Magnesium Deficiency - Chocolate is high in magnesium, the lack of magnesium is a very common reason for this craving. Magnesium is needed to relax nerves and muscles.When someone is low in magnesium they often suffer from several of the following symptoms:

Muscle cramps, nervous irritability, menstrual cramps, tension headaches, constipation, muscle tightness, and feeling uncomfortable around big crowds of people.

Because magnesium is so important to so many functions in the body, there are several more serious symptoms associated with magnesium deficiency as well:

• Diabetes or hypoglycemia
• Low HDL cholesterol levels
• Gallstones
• Mitral valve prolapse
• Migraine headaches
• Heart problems
• Chronic fatigue
• Fibromyalgia

If you crave chocolate and suffer from several of these symptoms it is likely you would benefit from magnesium supplementation. I recommend NSP's Magnesium Take 1 tablet in the AM, and 2 tablets in the PM. Reduce dosage over time as condition improves, or if you develop loose stools this is an indication of needing less of the magnesium. Note: Because magnesium helps with a sluggish bowel, expect more bowell movements when you first use it. It is considered most healthy to have 2-3 bowell movements every day.

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Because of the connection between chocolate cravings and blood sugar balance make sure to eat good healthy balanced meals. Include a small amount of protein with each meal, eat whole grains and foods high in fiber, instead of white flour products.

Chocolate and Moods - I think you may have heard of endorphins, the chemicals made in the brain that cause feelings of pleasure, and cheer you up. Chocolate stimulates endorphin production in the brain, this is why you often crave chocolate when you are emotionally upset. Chocolate is also high in something called "amines" , there are good and bad amines in the body and in food and chemicals in the environment Unfortunately chocolate is loaded with the bad, toxic type. The body needs to neutralize these bad amines and does it with an enzyme called monoamine oxidase (MAO). When you eat a lot of chocolate, and on a regular basis you keep these MAO levels high, this then creates a second problem which is a depletion of some good amines, serotonin and dopamine. A lack of these good brain chemicals creates depression, sleep problems and more food cravings. If these levels are low on a consistent basis they can create a wide variety of symptoms:

• Cravings for carbohydrates
• Vague muscle aches and pains
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Binge eating
• Tension headaches, migraine headaches
• PMS headaches, mood swings, and body aches
• Generalized fatigue
• Joint swellings
• Numbness and tingling
• Fibromyalgia
• Obsessive compulsive behavior
• Addictions (alcohol, smoking, stimulants)

Chinese Mood Elevator This is a wonderful herbal blend that is very good at enhancing the mood, and reducing cravings for chocolate. It is also wonderful for those who suffer from depression from the lack of daylight during the winter months. It is recommended to take 3 capsules 3 times daily thru the first bottle, this will help to rebalance your body. After that you can reduce the dose to what works best for you. Since you should be eating a lot less chocolate while on this formula you may do well on a very small maintenance dose.

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Note: Since both the magnesium symptoms and the low serotonin symptoms are almost the same, I recommend heavy chocolate cravers to start a program that includes both supplements. Reduce the quantity of both supplements over time as your cravings and diet improve.

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