Under construction:I am working on this journal entry and pulling some resources from othe places. May take be a coulpe of days to put this post together as I envision it.  How Can I Eat Less Chocolate? by Jane Thurnell-Read As well as containing antioxidants, chocolate also contains potassium, magnesium and vitamins B1, B2, D and E. But let's not fool ourselves, you can get all these benefits in other foods: you don't have to eat chocolate to get these important nutrients. There's nothing wrong though with chocolate in moderation. Unfortunately many people find it difficult to eat chocolate in moderation. They find they crave chocolate; they're addicted to it. If you're one of these people, try taking a good zinc supplement. Many people find a regular intake of zinc, reduces their chocolate craving - you need to look for a zinc supplement that contains 10 mg to 15 mg of elemental zinc, and take one each day. Tea, coffee and alcohol interfere with the absorption of zinc, so make sure you leave a gap between taking your zinc supplement and drinking any of these. Zinc is a vitally important nutrient, so taking it is likely to have other positive health benefits. Adequate levels of zinc are vital for the immune system, for general skin health, as well as for rapid healing of burns and wounds. Zinc is important for vision, and your senses of taste and smell. It has a role in fertility and prostate health. Enjoying a small amount of chocolate with a high cocoa solid content as part of a normal diet is, for most people, perfectly acceptable, but do not let the chocolate replace more nutrient-dense foods like fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts.Heathandgoodness.com is were this info came from on zinc.   _________________________________________________________Causes of Seborrheic dematitis = very dry skin Though the exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis isn't known, several contributing factors seem to play a role, including an abnormality of the oil glands and hair follicles. People with this disorder seem to have increased oil (sebum) production. It's also thought that in some people, a yeast (fungus) called malassezia grows in the sebum along with bacteria. Antifungal treatments, such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), are often effective, supporting the idea that yeast is a contributing factor. Outbreaks may be linked with production of certain hormones, physical stress, fatigue, travel, change of season — outbreaks are usually worse in the winter — or illness. Seborrheic dermatitis may also occur more frequently in people who have neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease. Seborrheic dermatitis may also accompany acne rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness of the face. However, the vast majority of people with seborrheic dermatitis have no other associated skin conditions.Info from mayoclinic.com ________________________________________________   Body Ecology is all about building immunity and zinc plays an important role in this. Zinc's immune building properties may explain why it is helpful in protecting against most infections including colds. Zinc also plays a role in the regulation of our levels of stress! Reducing stress, as most of you know, is essential to our ability to enjoy our lives and in becoming the best we can be. Stress is one of the most debilitating problems today, and is a major cause in the break down of health on every level. Zinc has antioxidant properties, which means that it helps protect cells in the body from the potential damage caused by free radicals. Unfortunately, environmental toxins (including ultraviolet light, radiation, cigarette smoking, and indoor and outdoor air pollution) increase the number of these damaging particles. Free radicals contribute to the aging process, making us appear older than we are by drying and wrinkling the skin. Free radicals have also been linked to the development of a number of health problems including heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants such as zinc can neutralize free radicals and may reduce or even help prevent some of the damage they cause. Zinc is an essential trace mineeral.  Spirulina, a nutrient-dense sea algae, has a natural occurrence of the mineral zinc.Info from bodyecology.com _____________________________________