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Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars

Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars are packed with protein, healthy fats and minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc. They are just sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth and are the perfect afternoon "pick me up" with a cup of tea.  They are also a good option for when you arrive home famished after a long day and you still need to cook dinner. Snacking on one of these will help tide you over so you can prepare a healthy meal. All the ingredients in Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars are also Whole Health DETOX approved. Because these bars are packed with nutrient dense seeds and nut butters, it is best to limit yourself to one bar a day if you are watching your weight.    Chocolate Sesame Raw Bars 2 cups sesame seeds ½ cup ground milk thistle seeds or flax seeds 1 ¾ cups shredded coconut (unsweetened) ½ cup agave nectar ¼ cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup raw cocoa powder 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ te

Simple Solutions for PMS

Over 100 symptoms have been linked to PMS including anxiety, sleep disturbances, irritability, headaches, depression, fatigue, bloating and constipation. Fortunately there are numerous natural options to help women ease these symptoms while promoting a healthy menstrual cycle. Magnesium, Vitamin B-6 and Evening Primrose Oil can be useful tools to help you navigate each cycle with grace. Magnesium Magnesium has been shown to have a significant impact on diminishing premenstrual mood changes and depression. Magnesium also relaxes muscle tension and therefore helps alleviate premenstrual headaches, nervousness and anxiety, constipation and cramping.   Taking 400-800mg magnesium a day the two weeks before your period can relieve PMS symptoms. Magnesium citrate is easily absorbable and therefore more effective than the more common magnesium oxide but can cause diarrhea in sensitive individuals. Magnesium glycinate is another option for those individuals sensitive to magnesium c