What is CRP And Why Is It Important For Tacoma?

Hi, I am Tacoma Xocai blogger Tehane Gallimore. Today's post explores the link between CRP levels, inflammation and heart disease. What is CRP? CRP is a measure of C-reactive protein in the blood. You can get your CRP tested when you get your cholesterol measured. A high level of CRP tells you that inflammation is present in your body.
The health dangers of inflammation are well established. If your blood vessels are inflamed, you may be at risk for heart disease. A high CRP level can occur even if no other heart disease risk factors are present. The Mayo Clinic has an article on this if you want to read more.
What does this have to do with Xocai health chocolate?
Antioxidants lower CRP levels, thereby reducing inflammation. The main ingredient in Xocai healthy chocolate is cacao. Cacao is the #1 Antioxidant Food.
The National Institute of Aging conducted a study in 2004 which found a link between antioxidant supplements and lower CRP levels. According to the researchers: "taking an antioxidant supplement was associated with CRP levels similar to those seen in those who exercised 180 minutes/week or more and did not take supplements."
I am certainly not recommending that you stop exercising. I just wanted to point out that the NIA study showed just how effective antioxidant supplements are in reducing CRP levels even in people who do not exercise. Obviously, the best combination for heart health is antioxidant consumption coupled with regular exercise.
How do I get my antioxidants? Xocai healthy chocolate, of course! Of all the antioxidant-rich foods available in Seattle, Xocai dark chocolate is the most delicious and satisfying.
I share Xocai with people in Puyallup, University Place, and Lakewood. If you come to one of my Xocai reviews you can sample Xocai products while learning about chocolate health benefits. Call me anytime at 7192107588 to schedule a meeting.
I look forward to hearing from you.
-Tehane S. Gallimore

Tacoma News - Xocai Gets An 'A' From Better Business Bureau!

I am pleased to announce to our Tacoma Xocai community that MXI Corp (the Healthy Dark Chocolate Company) has received an 'A' rating from the Better Business Bureau!
This ranking is current; this ranking is credible; this ranking is Incredible!

News from Tacoma Washington: BBB Ranking For MXI Corp.: 'A' Jeanette Brooks, President Andrew Brooks, COO

The Better Business Bureau issues Reliability Reports on all businesses. The BBB Rating for MXI Corp. is as follows…
Based on BBB files, MXI Corp. (Xocai; A Jeanette Brooks company) has a BBB Rating of 'A' on a scale from A+ to F.
The BBB assigns ratings by evaluating businesses in the following categories:

• BBB experience with the industry in which the business operates, including Tacoma Washington
• The business' length of time in operation
• Whether the BBB has information that the business does not have a required competency license
• Any known government actions against the business that are related to marketplace activities
• Any advertising issues found by the BBB
• The number of complaints received by the BBB from the business' customers
• The number of complaints received by the BBB from the business' customers that are of a serious nature
• Whether the business has responded to complaints received by the BBB
• Whether complaints have been resolved in a timely manner / the business has demonstrated a good faith effort
• Business' overall complaint history with the BBB
• Whether the business has failed to resolve the underlying cause(s) of a pattern of complaints
• Whether the business has honored any commitments to the BBB to arbitrate or mediate disputes and comply with decisions
• Whether the BBB has sufficient background information and clear understanding of business
• Whether the BBB Accreditation was revoked because the business failed to comply with agreed BBB standards

Ratings are determined by a proprietary formula that represents the BBB's opinion as to the importance of each category, and the appropriate score given to the business for each category.
The Better Business Bureau assigns company's like Xocai grades from A to F with pluses and minuses. A+ is the highest grade and F is the lowest. The grade represents the BBB's degree of confidence that the business is operating in a trustworthy manner and will make a good faith effort to resolve any customer concerns filed with the Better Business Bureau.
The BBB's rating of MXI reflects their opinion about the business based on information in they have in their files and their experience with the company. While the rating is not a guarantee of the company's reliability or performance, it is a good indicator of Xocai's performance based on the list of criteria above.
This is fantastic news for our Tacoma Washington Xocai distributors!
BBB ratings are subject to change on a daily basis based on changes in a business' BBB file.
love what you do and eat what you crave without the guilt factor!
Tehane Gallimore
independent distributor
7192107588

Xocai Chocolate for IBS In Seattle

People in Tacoma may be amazed, but it's true that our gastrointestinal tract is home to hundreds of different types of bacteria, each of which is constantly trying to divide and conquer.
The 'good' bacteria help us absorb nutrients from the food we eat. The 'bad' bacteria trigger a variety of intestinal miseries like constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn, stomach ulcers and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
IBS is a common ailment among Puyallup women and men and a leading cause of workplace absenteeism.
Bacterial imbalances in Seattle adults are also linked to conditions such as allergies, depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic yeast infections.
Probiotics are the key to a healthy GI tract for Tacoma people concerned about intestinal health. Probiotics are 'good' bacteria that are able to survive the stomach acids and bile salts on their way to the intestines where they can grow and devour the 'bad' bacteria. There are relatively few foods that can successfully deliver probiotics to the intestines; aged cheeses, live-culture yogurt, kefir (a beverage consisting of fermented milk and kefir grains), and miso are some of them.
MXI Corp, producers of Tacoma Xocai chocolate have developed the most effective probiotic delivery system; Xocai healthy chocolate. An 11 gram Xocai XoBiotic Square delivers one billion friendly microorganisms to the GI tract.
Xocai XoBiotic Squares are one of the only probiotic foods that can be eaten by University Place people who suffer from lactose intolerance.
Many Puyallup people who have started eating Xocai XoBiotic Squares not only have noticed improvement in their digestion, they feel more energetic and seem to be more resistant to catching colds.
I am Tacoma Xocai distributor Tehane Gallimore. If you are suffering from health problems that have eluded diagnosis and successful treatment, I suggest you try Xocai XoBiotic Squares. Xocai XoBiotic Squares the most delicious way to maintain GI health. To order Xocai XoBiotic Squares or any other Xocai antioxidant chocolate product, call 7192107588.
love what you do and eat what you crave without the guilt factor!
Tehane Gallimore
independent distributor
7192107588

Xocai Dark Chocolate is a Brain Food

Seattle seniors with high blood pressure should be aware that hypertension may contribute to diminishing mental function in Washington elderly.
The following is from Psychology Today:

Prosper With MXI!

MXI and the Xocai Chocolate Story for Tacoma are featured in Prosper Magazine this January. Watch this quick video to learn more:

Choose Xocai for Balance

Most people in Tacoma understand the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids, but many are not aware of the need for a balance of Omega-3s and Omega-6s. Unlike Omega-3, there are a multitude of Omega-6 sources. In fact, most cookies, candy, snacks and crackers contain soybean oil which is very rich in Omega-6.

Chocolate for Heart Health

The Kuna Indians of Panama live both on the mainland and on a chain of islands in the Caribbean. The Kuna who live on the islands have retained their traditional culture which includes a diet rich in unprocessed cacao.
Most island-dwelling Kuna drink several cups of cocoa a day. Unlike people in developed nations, as the Kunas age, they don't experience a rise in blood pressure. The westernized Kuna who live in Panama City do not consume cocoa daily and do not enjoy a lower rate of hypertension. (see Medical News Today)

Chocolate for Healthy Digestion?

Today's featured healthy chocolate product is Xocai XoBiotic Squares which contain valuable Probiotics.
'Biotic' means 'life'. (It has the same 'bio' root such as 'biology' and 'biography'.) Probiotic, therefore, means 'pro-life'. Probiotics are living microorganisms that maintain and improve health. Xocai has discovered that chocolate is one of the most effective delivery systems for probiotics.

Lose Weight Eating Chocolate?

In June, Xocai began a 12-week pilot study to test the new High-Antioxidant Wellness System. There are 50 subjects, males and females, from all over the country, ranging in age from 26-76. Each participant wants to lose at least 20 pounds (and some up to 100). As of the halfway point (July 30) the subjects were on target to reach their weight-loss goals.

Direct Selling Opportunity Early In Tacoma

One of the oft-perpetuated myths about Tacoma MLM marketing companies (by insiders and outsiders alike) is that it is only wise to join companies that are in the pre-launch phase. You have probably seen pitches similar to the following:

'New Seattle MLM Ground Floor Opportunity - Join Today!'

Choose Xocai for Balance

Most people in Tacoma understand the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids, but many are not aware of the need for a balance of Omega-3s and Omega-6s. Unlike Omega-3, there are a multitude of Omega-6 sources. In fact, most cookies, candy, snacks and crackers contain soybean oil which is very rich in Omega-6.

Are You Passionate About Chocolate?

Seattle chocolate sales increase dramatically around Valentine's Day. The Puyallup Wal-Mart and University Place Costco often run out of Lindt and Dove special-edition Valentine's boxes. Forgetful chocolate gift-givers dash into Tacoma convenience stores on their way home from work, hoping to find something fancier than a Kit-Kat bar. International chocolate sales hit $345 million in February 2009. Why is this heavenly confection associated with the most romantic of all holidays?

World's Record in Armenia!

The world record for the largest chocolate bar was broken on Sept 13, 2010. Guess where? Armenia! The chocolate bar weighed 9702  pounds (4410 kilograms). I don't know why the location surprised me; chocolate is loved all over the world just as much as here in Tacoma, but if I hadn't seen the news story I would have guessed Belgium, Switzerland, Japan or Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Latest Hangover Cure...Healthy Chocolate!

You know those mornings where you wake up and wish that you did not drink so much the night before. Nothing seems to help that horrible feeling of dehydration, nausea, headache, fatigue, fever, vomiting, stomach issues, and sensitivity to light and sound. All of these hang-over symptoms will make you regret all of the fun you may have had the night before. Well...I have found something that actually helps and it is something that you never would have guessed.

Gluten Free Delicious All-Natural Healthy Chocolate!

Hello, its Tehane Gallimore again spreading the news about delicious Xocai healthy chocolate.

In previous articles I have talked at length about the health-promoting ingredients contained in Xocai antioxidant chocolate. Today, I am going to talk about some of the ingredients that are not found in Xocai healthy chocolate.

Xocai dark chocolate is the only chocolate product that does not include:

• Refined Sugars
• Trans fats
• Dairy
• Gluten
• Preservatives
• Waxes

How Can I Lose Weight by Eating Chocolate?

You must think that I have lost my mind! You are
probably thinking that it is impossible to even have chocolate that can be healthy, but to lose weight by eating chocolate? This is just pure insanity!
As a matter of fact...a new product is now on the market that has been clinically proven and scientifically tested to help people lose weight safe and effectively. The chocolate is absolutely delicious and made with the finest ingredients, and Doctors are recommending their patients eat 3-4 pieces a day!

Chocolate Diet in Washington?

Eventually, it happens to every Tacoma man or woman who has taken a haphazard approach to diet and exercise. The Health Reckoning. The Big Wake-up Call. Harsh Reality.
Call it what you may, but eventually us Lakewood slackers all realize that we have to live a healthy lifestyle to feel good, look good, and stay active.
For many Seattle folks, that means improving diet and
incorporating more exercise into chaotic schedules. Perhaps Seattle teens and Puyallup twenty-somethings can function without nutritious food, adequate sleep and regular exercise without noticing any ill-effects. But that lifestyle cannot continue indefinitely without serious consequence.

Tacoma Healthy Chocolate Review

It is not surprising that Xocai healthy dark chocolate is getting a lot of attention. Doesn't the term "healthy chocolate" pique your interest as well as your taste buds?

Fox59 News in Indianapolis recently did a story on Xocai healthy chocolate. In the clip, entitled 'Xocai Healthy Chocolate Review', dietitian Jennifer Jones lists a few of the numerous health benefits of dark chocolate. Gerontologist Dr. Steve Warren explains why a bag of Hershey's Kisses purchased in a Tacoma supermarket is far inferior to Xocai healthy chocolate.

Is Xocai Chocolate Really Good For You?

I was cruising around the web in my Tacoma office the other day and came across an article from the Harvard Medical School. I was pleased to see this respected institution validate Xocai's physiological benefits.

Here is an excerpt about endothelial function:

The endothelium is the thin inner layer of arteries. It’s responsible for producing nitric oxide, a tiny chemical that widens blood vessels and keeps their linings smooth. Can chocolate help? Doctors in Greece think it may. They fed 100 grams (about 3½ oz) of dark chocolate to 17 healthy volunteers and observed rapid improvement in endothelial function. Swiss investigators found similar effects from dark chocolate.

German scientists reported that flavanol-rich cocoa can reverse the endothelial dysfunction produced by smoking, and European doctors reported that dark chocolate appears to improve coronary artery function in heart transplant patients. There’s good news for nonsmoking, original-heart people, too, since Harvard researchers found that cocoa can blunt the endothelial dysfunction associated with aging.

Yes, It Grows On Trees (Just Not Around Tacoma)!

Think about the last time you got to enjoy chocolate while out and around Tacoma. Perhaps it was a chocolate milkshake at a Puyallup restaurant. Maybe it was a Snickers bar you picked up at a Lakewood 7-11 whose wrapper is still stuffed in a cup holder in your car. It could have been a chocolate chip cookie still warm from the oven.

Whatever it was, did you pause to think about where the chocolate came from? Though it seems to come straight from heaven, chocolate is actually produced from cacao, a plant-based food. Just like peaches, almonds, and bananas, cacao is a natural substance that comes from a tree. Technically, cacao is a fruit.

The theobroma cacao is an equatorial tree whose fruit is shaped somewhat like a football. These color of the pods range from a purplish-brown to a golden shade and can grow to over a foot long. The tree is extremely productive, it shoots out pods year-round and can produce nearly two thousand per year. My favorite thing about the cacao is that its pods not only hang from its branches, they even sprout directly from the trunk! -biological efficiency at its best!