Even after Valentine’s day, Chocolate is Bliss. Chocoholics will swear by it, chefs will too, and now joining the group are Italian Beauticians who believe that just like your inner self, your outer self needs nourishment and comfort and what better substance to abuse of than pure, creamy chocolate.
Picture this: a pitcher of warm frothy chocolate syrup poured down your spine and spread over your body like icing on a cake. Now THAT is seventh heaven!
We know that chocolate has an aphrodisiacal effect on our mind and our mood from the inside, triggering the release of endorphines – our body’s natural painkillers – moving us into a state of ‘feeling no pain’ and inducing a warm, inner glow. Chocotherapy works on the warm outer glow by blending ancient Ayurvedic Sensory massage and rhythm techniques with the healing qualities in cacoa powder which contains mineral salts to fight cellulite, vitamins to hydrate your skin, anti-oxidants to fight age, and caffeine to reduce excess weight.
The aroma released by the chocolate concoction is also therapeutic. Chocolate odors stimulate relaxation by reducing theta activity in the brain – this fact is for all those physicians out there who need a scientific explanation. Me, I’m good for anything involving the dark brown lush and if my testimony isn’t enough authority for you, read about first hand research the Guardian did on the subject.
Italian Chocolate is the finest ingredient in the whole thing. Domori makes a powder high in caffeine, essential to slimming spare tires.
So, does an Italian Chocolate massage in preparation for your Destination Wedding in Italy really work? Most Brides will agree, ‘It do‘!
Pictures courtesy of Tao’s Garden
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