Splenda not such a splendid idea to use this product.

Sucralose (aka Splenda)
Discovered in 1976, it is made by chlorinating sugar! It was discovered by accident. Two Tate & Lyle scientists were looking for a way to test chlorinated sugars as chemical intermediates when there was a gross misunderstanding. Leslie Hough asked his young Indian colleague Shashikant Phadnis to test the powder. Phadnis thought Hough said “taste,” and he did—it was very sweet! A final sweetener formula was developed within a year.
Sucralose is composed of 50 percent phenylalanine, 40 percent aspartic acid, and 10 percent methyl alcohol. In 1998 it was approved by the FDA. In 2000 concerns over safety surfaced, including a lack of long-term studies. Reported symptoms of sensitivity to this compound include headaches, dizziness/balance problems, mood swings, vomiting and nausea, abdominal pain and cramps, seizures and convulsions, and changes in vision. Concerns have also been raised regarding its effect on the thymus gland—crucial to proper immune system functioning.

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Is chocolate really healthy?

Why is it good on HCG?
All the information below tells how great the chocolate is. Plus it is  DARK CHOCOLATE that tastes GREAT!!

Healthy Chocolate
Our Healthy Chocolate is produced with pure unprocessed cacao that is blanched, unfermented, sun-dried, non-roasted, non-alkalized, non-lecithinized, and coldpressed. Because these proprietary processes are closely monitored, Xoçai™. delivers the maximum amount of antioxidants naturally found in unprocessed cacao.

Cacao: Antioxidant Super Food
Many people don't realize that unprocessed Cacao is the highest source of antioxidants in the world, and that Googling "cacao" and "health" will return over a million results. And it's not just NBC, CNN, and CBS that are reporting on the healthy benefits of chocolate, it's medical professionals, scientists, and researches. So eat more chocolate! Not so fast. Most commercial chocolate is anything but unprocessed. Chocolate treats found on store shelves lose their healthy benefits from over processing such as dutching and roasting, and most store brands add unhealthy processed sugar, milk, fats, fillers, waxes and preservatives.

Antioxidants
Just as they sound, antioxidants are chemicals that prevent oxidation of other compounds.

Oxidation
Think about bananas turning brown or metal rusting, both are results of oxidation; a process of adding oxygen to a compound. This process can produce "free radicals" molecules, which is an atom with an unpaired electron.
Science has taught us that oxidation occurs in our bodies naturally and certain behaviors can intensify the process such as smoking, pollution, poor diet, and unchecked exposure to the sun. But science has also shown that we can defend against oxidation or Free Radical damage with Antioxidants.

Health Benefits of Cacao
In our bodies antioxidants can react with free radicals to make them more stable and less likely to cause damage to our lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Damage to these vital molecules has been linked to many common health issues and chronic diseases. Our bodies can defend against oxidation, but this ability declines with age. Eating antioxidant-rich foods can enhance our natural defenses. A few plant-based foods meet this criteria and are distinguished by their high polyphenol content.
A subclass of polyphenols are flavonoids that are found abundantly in cacao. Research on flavonoids make them well-known for their antioxidant characteristics, their help in supporting the immune system, and their positive effect on the health of the cardiovascular system.

ORAC
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is a standard for quantitating a food's ability to offset the harmful effects of free radicals. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Journal of the American Chemical Society dark chocolate tops the list for ORAC on a per serving basis.

Brunswick Labs
The Brunswick Labs Certification Program is a third party and independent laboratory test performed on Xoçai™ products three times a year that certify the ORAC and Flavonoid values displayed on Xoçai™'s product packaging.
"The Brunswick Labs Seal assures consumers that they are getting one of nature's premiere antioxidant-rich foods." - Brunswick Labs

Conclusion:
Cacao is abundantly rich in Flavonoids.
All-natural unprocessed cacao is healthier than commercially processed chocolate.
Xoçai™ Healthy Chocolate is raw unprocessed chocolate that maintains cacao's natural Flavonoids.


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Demystifying the pH of Drinking Water

Can understanding the significance of the pH of drinking water help you choose better water for you and your family?  Yes.  When you are choosing between bottled, tap, filtered or not, or distilled vs. purified water, understanding the role that water plays assisting your body in its quest to maintain proper pH at 7.365 is critical.

The pH level of a substance tells you whether it is an acid, a base, or neutral.  On the pH scale, which is 0-14, things with a pH of 7 are neutral, higher than 7 are basic, and lower than 7 are acidic.  Water is often considered neutral, with the normal range for surface water systems ranging from 6.5-8.5. At the proper pH of 7.365, your body is not only hydrated, but is better able to flush out toxins and waste products.

Water with a pH lower than 6.5 is acidic and “soft.”  While soft water is great for getting soaps and detergents to lather, it can be a sign that your water contains metals such as iron, manganese, copper, lead, and zinc, all of which can be harmful when ingested in large quantities.  Water with a very low pH often tastes metallic and can leave blue-green stains on sinks and drains.

Water that has a pH higher than 8.5 is basic and “hard.”  Hard water generally doesn’t pose the same health risks that soft water can, but it can taste bitter and make it difficult for soaps and detergents to lather.
When considering pH, it is also helpful to consider water’s alkalinity.  Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of the water to resist a change in pH that would typically make the water more acidic.  This resistance to change is one of alkaline water’s benefits.

Along with the pH level, it also helps to understand the difference between distilled vs. purified water, because things like minerals found in the water can have an effect on its pH.  Technically, distilled water is a form of purified water, but it is differentiated by the method used to remove impurities.  Distilled water is heated until it boils and turns into a vapor, and then the vapor is cooled until it again reenters a liquid state.

During this process, virtually all impurities are left behind when the water turns to vapor.  This creates very pure water, but because it has no additives, it tastes awful, and can actually pull minerals from your body when you drink it, so it shouldn’t be used as drinking water on a regular basis.  Purified water is water that has gone through any form of purification process, often some form of filtration.  Because the methods of purification are varied, the pureness of the water also varies greatly.

To make sure that you are drinking the best water for your health, a purified water system that provides alkaline water in your home as well as removes harmful substances from your drinking water is your safest and most economical solution.


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Candida, what is it?

Candida, what is it?

If you have ever taken an antibiotic, you have yeast overgrowth.

We all have good and bad bacteria in our digestive tract, where most of our immune system resides. These are meant to stay in balance. When one uses antibiotics, steroids, or birth control pills, they kill not only the bad bacteria they are intended for, but they also kill the good bacteria. This results in a compromised immune system. Candida yeast, which is a natural part of the digestive tract in small amounts, then overgrows, resulting in yeast overgrowth, or systemic Candida. Nutritional deficiencies, stress, and emotional and/or physical trauma are also known to proliferate Candida overgrowth in the body.

With too many bad guys– and not enough good guys….. what happens then? The immune system can no longer fight the bad bacteria that live in the body. Candida, or yeast, can then overgrow, and become a systemic problem. Then, it begins to wreak havoc in the body. Symptoms begin to develop, such as gas, bloating, cramping, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, constipation and/or diarrhea, allergies, fatigue, weight changes, and more. One may begin to experience major cravings for sugar, starches and possibly alcohol, which are the foods that candida thrives on to grow. The more of these foods that are consumed, the worse the condition becomes, releasing toxins, such as acetaldehyde, and interfering with digestion and the absorption of nutrients. The toxicity that occurs as a result of Candida, causes inflammation of the tissue in the body, causing further disruption.
This process wreak havoc on the body, and in the lives of those suffering from this condition. Over time, more and more varied symptoms may begin to appear, and will become more diffuse and convoluted. One may become more susceptible to infections. Bladder infections, vaginal yeast infections, tooth infections, sinus infections, and respiratory infections, are a few examples. One may notice a sensitivity to the presence of perfumes and chemicals. Depression may set in, and mood swings may begin to occur, appearing to be mental disorders. Thyroid dysfunction is common. It may be difficult to concentrate, more difficult to get a good nights sleep, and one may wake up feeling tired, and unrefreshed. Short term memory may begin to suffer. Systemic Candida, also known as systemic yeast, can create many problems in the body.

Common Symptoms Include:

• Sugar/sweet/alcohol cravings
• Gas
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Low energy
• Allergies
• Sinusitis
  Acid reflux
• Hormonal imbalances
• Brain fog
• Depression
• Arthritis

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