One of my plethora of substances that seem to help.

Once I started reading about it my first thought was, "why didn't I know about this earlier?" It's one of those things we are introduced through the processed, sugar and dairy infused forms...

Chocolate also known as Cacao in it's raw form.

I picked up an oz of powder from a local vitamin store by the company Sunfood to sample costing only $1.50. (Later buying 8oz for $10) there are other brands usually in store and plenty of options online like ebay where you can get a pound for $13-14.

I usually use a teaspoon in cup with hot water over top (every few hours when I need some sense of relief and the uplift in spirit), the taste is pleasant to me but occasionally I'll add coconut oil and almond milk. Be sure to add your choice of milk after mixing in hot water, as it will make it less soluble if you do so before.

Here's a basic rundown of raw cacao benefits:

The phytochemical analysis of cacao beans reveal that raw chocolate is perhaps the most chemically complex food on Earth. There are compounds yet to be discovered in this most amazing of live superfoods. Phytochemicals usually degrade in the cooking process, so the raw forms of them should be abundant in every diet for longevity.

~Anandamide (the only food that contains this neurotransmitter responsible for the feeling of "bliss")

~ N-linoleoylethanolamine (prevents the re-uptake of anandamide)

~Phenethylamine (PEA, a neurotransmitter known as the "love molecule")

~Seratonin (a neurotransmitter that acts as a "stress defense shield" by making you feel good)

~Dopamine (a neurotransmitter that boosts motivation and pleasure)

~MAO Inhibitors (prevents the re-uptake of serotonin and dopamine)

~Coumarin (has appetite suppressant, blood thinner and anti-tumor properties)

~Theobromine (controversial but actually quite beneficial for humans, see last section)

~Asparaginase (an enzyme that has anti-leukemia properties)

~Ergosterol (a precursor to vitamin D)

~Sitosterol (decreases LDL cholesterol)

The nutrient density of raw cacao benefits every function of the body. One of the many cool facts about chocolate is that it is the highest source of magnesium and chromium of any food! Magnesium is the most deficient mineral in the average human. All of the compounds found in raw cacao benefits longevity in humans.

~Vitamin A ~Vitamin B (1, 2, 3, 5 and 6) ~Vitamin C ~Vitamin E ~Magnesium ~Copper ~Calcium ~Manganese ~Zinc ~Sulphur ~Iron ~Chromium ~Phosphorus ~Omega 6 Fatty Acids ~Saturated Fats ~Amino Acids ~Carbohydrates ~Soluble Fiber (which is the type people need more of) ~Enzymes (including catalase, lipase and amylase) ~Other Beneficial Phytonutrients (such as the antioxidants already mentioned in this article)

original article:

http://www.secrets-of-longevity-in-humans.com/raw-cacao-benefits.html

Keep the light on, I'm on my first night without any dosage after about 2 years almost everyday with a few breaks. First night always seems the worst for me due to always having gone to sleep after in an altered state... then it's about relearning to live and achieve the homeostatic feeling. Being vegan doesn't hurt, and cannabis products whether flower, tinctures, concentrates or edibles were always helpful.