Chocolate Can Melt Away Pain
“Nibbling on chocolate or even sipping a glass of water can relieve aches and pains, a study has shown. A team of researchers says the distraction of eating or drinking for pleasure acts as a natural painkiller. Although the findings come from studies on animals, the scientists believe the same effect takes place in people. Dr Peggy Mason, of Chicago University, found that rats were less bothered by pain if they were eating a chocolate chip or drinking water. ‘It’s a strong, strong effect, but it’s not about hunger or appetite,’ she said. ‘If you have all this food in front of you that’s easily available to reach out and get, you’re not going to stop eating, for basically almost any reason.’ Past studies have shown that eating can ease pain.” w/ photo
