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Many of my Healthy chocolate blog articles have focused on the link between vascular health and antioxidant levels. Two of the most potent antioxidants are epicatechins and catechins. 

Today's article explores the link between antioxidants in chocolate and peak brain function. As it turns out, antioxidants improve brain function precisely because they

Buranovskiye Babushki represent Russia at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan with the song 'Party For Everybody'.

Watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKNRGc71hjc

http://youtu.be/WKNRGc71hjc

Santa Cruz seniors with high blood pressure should be aware that hypertension may contribute to diminishing mental function in California elderly. 

The following is from Psychology Today:

"A number of vegetable-based foods—among them tea, purple grapes, cranberries, as well as cocoa—are rich in antioxidants. But chocolate has its own unique profile of

There is something special about savoring a steamy cup of cocoa here in Santa Cruz. For centuries, Europeans have enjoyed afternoon tea, a ritual that allowed them to relax and spend a few minutes with a friend or family member. You can begin your own tradition of taking a daily 'hot cocoa' break, a time when you slow down and recharge your batteries. 

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When your marriage has ended painfully, the last thing you want is to go back there over and over again in your dreams.  

Is it some cruel trick, after your divorce, to find yourself revisiting scenes from your marriage for ten, twenty, or even thirty years? What purpose could this recurring dream serve?

Many women who still dream of their ex wonder

Tidal Wave Dreams

Tidal waves have enormous power. In dreams, the power of the wave represents valuable energy in you that needs expression.

by Jenny Davidow

Copyright 2010. Reprint only with written permission from the author

 

Recurring nightmares can change.

They want to change.

  

Suppose there's a huge tidal wave coming toward you. The moving wall of water is

My deepest, most concealed, most radical secret these days is that I am, in fact, addicted to The Sims 3. Believe me, I know it's not the hardest drug or the most self-destructive personal pursuit, but it is certainly worthy of mild concern. See, I never thought I'd be able to relate to the tech articles of yesteryear, or my mother for that matter, who can

   The TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) which I wrote about in previous posts is getting better.  My jaw is more aligned, my teeth are straighter, and my bite is more even than it's been in years.  I'm also getting out of my apartment a little more often these days. 

I'm not out of the woods completely however.  Loud noises still grate on me

My mother is Swedish & I grew up reading all of Tove Jansson's Moomin troll books. According to the Wikipedia: "They are a family of trolls who are white, round and furry in appearance, with large snouts... The carefree and adventurous family live in their house in Moominvalley, in the forests of Finland... They have many adventures along with their

Astrochat for January 2009

Tap into the celestial tides to enhance your souls journey on your chosen life path. Let this be the gift of usable energy in any way that is beneficial to you now. Take in any information that resonates with your current situation, and simply disregard the rest. Blessed Be.


Sun in Capricorn since Sunday, December 21, 2008.

Every Breath is a Gift

For almost two months now, I have been struggling for my health. Specifically, I've been struggling to get a breath. Ever since my birthday, when I was dealt a double emotional wallop, I have been doing everything in my power to regain my balance.

Every muscle hurts, as every cell feels starved for oxygen, and a deep depression has

    In an earlier post I wrote about Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) and how it affects me, especially the disorientation and heightened sensitivity to loud noises which has caused me to stay indoors these last two to three months.  But last Friday, I went to Aqua Bleu after work to meet up with my friend and former coworker, Dave, and after we had