Question 1

dark chocolate is it healthier?

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Cacao: Dark chocolate has higher % of cacao , the bean from which chocolate is made. It's less sweet, doesn't have the milk of milk choc which has more fat and sugar, in general. Cacao has theobromine and phenylethylamine /pea which have CNS enhancing or stimulant effects, theobromine is like caffeine. Pea ("love chemical")  probably gets deactivated in the gut. Cacao has antioxidants , too.

Question 2

why is my vision going dark slowly?

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PLEASE SEE AN EYE: Specialist as soon as possible. Many possibilities, some of them dangerous.

Question 3

how to not be so afraid of the dark?

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Cognitive behavioral: Therapy is a great approach for this.

Question 4

what are benefits of  dark chocolate?

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New health claim: Some think chocolate can improve blood circulation. It contains flavanols which might help reduce risk for heart disease and improve blood pressure. A big chocolate manufacturer, barry callebaut, recently presented data on those positive benefits and got support from the european food safety authority http://online.Wsj.Com/article/sb10001424052702304388004577532811491380258.Html moderation is key!

Question 5

how healthy is 85percent dark chocklate?

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Pretty healthy: There is evidence that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is healthy when eaten in moderation.... The key is moderation! here are some articles for you to view: http://j.mp/tbce2j (chocolate consumption good); http://j.Mp/tbchev (moderate chocolate consumption lowers risk of stroke); http://j.Mp/tbcz5b (chocolate may help with weight control). http://j.mp/tbd74x (chocolate may help with heart).

Question 6

what are the benefits from eating dark chocolate?

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Antioxidants: Eating dark chocolate which is bitter provides high concentrations of  flavanols (antioxidants). It can help to reduce cholesterol levels and protect from heart disease. It may reduce feeling stressed & help to control appetite.

Question 7

my underarms are dark how can i lighten them or fix this?

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Need to see a doctor: Darkening of the armpits skin can be due to a hormonal imbalance, so a visit to a primary care doctor or an endocrinologist is needed to evaluate and perhaps check some hormone levels. There may be a relationship to pre-diabetes. Sometimes, there is no disorder, but the darkening is instead runs in the family. If it is familial, it will be very difficult to change the coloring.

Question 8

my freckles are getting darker. could this be something serious?

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No: It might be just exposed to sun too much, if you know it's freckles, not moles.

Question 9

why is my blood dark?

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Myoglobinuria: Very, dark  urine with the color of cola could be due to the presence of myoglobin, which is a breakdown product of muscle cell. It can be caused by trauma, alcohol, medications, and vigorous exercises. It could indicate that you have rhabdomyolysis, which could lead to kidney failure. Another cause would be blood (as in uti) or bilirubin in the urine (as in liver disease). Should be checked.

Question 10

how come my blood is so dark?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Can indicate significant oxygen extraction by the body, some nutritional variances (like high iron), dehydration (/concentration), and more often than not--if otherwise healthy--is just a normal variant that is ok for you. If worried, ask your dr.

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