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What You Need To Know About Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase of life, yet it is rarely discussed. According to NAMS (North American Menopause Society), menopause is defined as the final menstual period, confirmed after afetr 12 months of no menstrual bleeding. Perimenopuase starts approximately 4 years before this event. Age of onset varies, but typically occurs between the ages of […]
Should You Eat Dark Chocolate?
Dark chocolate has numerous health benefits, but not all chocolate is created equal. The benefits of chocolate are derived from the cocoa, which is rich in plant flavanols-The main flavanols found in cocoa are epicatechin and catechin, and procyanidins. Procyanidins provide the majority of antioxidant activity in cocoa products. In addition to polyphenols, cocoa contains methylxanthine compounds-predominantly theobromine-about 2% to 3% by weight.. […]