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FOREVER CACAO
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Health Benefits of Cacao
According to some scientific research Cacao has a wide array of unique properties such as:
Antioxidants
Cacao contains 10 grams of flavanol antioxidants per 100 grams, which is an incredible 10%. Research has also demonstrated that the antioxidants in Cacao are highly stable and easily available to human metabolism.
Magnesium for the Heart and Brain
Cacao is the primary dietary source of magnesium, the most deficient mineral in western civilisation. Magnesium is the most important mineral for a healthy functioning heart. It also plays a key role in producing energy for the neurons in the brain from glucose. So when there is an abundance of magnesium the brain works with clarity and focus.
Mood elevators and Anti-depressants
Cacao is a great source of serotonin, dopamine, anandamide and phenylethylamine (PEA), four well-studied neurotransmitters, which are associated with feelings of well being and help alleviate depression. Both PEA and anandamide (the bliss chemical) are found in abundance in the brains of happy people and are particularly released when we are feeling happy. Both of these neurotransmitters are present in cacao in large enough quantities to affect the brain and lift our moods. Cacao also contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO I's) that keep neurotransmitters in the bloodstream for longer without being broken down.
Fast forward four generations, and growing up with very sensitive skin I struggled to find high street products that didn’t contain chemicals or preservatives plus offered the spa-like pamper I was looking for.
Following a few experiments and many hours around the kitchen table with my husband, Simon, Banks-Lyon Botanical was born.
From our offices in Ramsbottom, in the beautiful countryside at the outer-reaches of Manchester, we started to wrap, bottle and mix an ever-changing array of natural bath and skincare products.
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Encompassing homewares and accessories for both your home and your yoga practice it is truly for you, your home and your practice.
With Yogipod products we aim to bring an ever changing curated collection of homewares, accessories and yoga props to you from around the world.
Working with artisans with different specialities and from different areas of the world we hope to support them while supporting you in your yoga practice and filling your home with beautiful handmade pieces.
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