Most candy bars only contain about 15% or less of these healthful flavonols, so it is important to eat minimally processed, dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content.

In one specific study, it was found that the eczema in the group of patients was not improved with standard medical treatment (corticosteroids), however, “showed prompt resolution when GFD (gluten free diet) was introduced”.

Research over the past 2 decades is finding that most chronic health conditions begin with the health of our digestive systems. An unhealthy gut contributes to disorders such as diabetes, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, obesity and rheumatoid arthritis.

** While essential oils are typically very safe, they are very potent! They should be used in small quantities (1-2 drops) and usually diluted with a carrier oil. I do not recommend ingesting any essential oils as they can be very powerful and overwhelming for some and some oils can be toxic when ingested. They are best used by diffusing them in the air with a diffuser, rubbing into the bottoms of the feet or on pulse points of wrists and temples, and used on the nape of the neck at the occipital region.