What is a Cacao Dieta?

A Cacao dieta gives us sacred space and time for ourselves in a stressful and chaotic world. It is the perfect space to switch off the external noise and take a shamanic journey into ourselves to meet the spirit of Cacao. Once we have met her, she gives us the answers we seek, helps us find clarity, and shows us the next steps we need to take. 

Cacao is a powerful Plant Medicine that assists us in releasing emotional blockages that no longer benefit us, discovering forgiveness in ourselves and others, and showing us the way forward if we are afraid or stuck of making the necessary life changes to move on. Cacao also allows us to access conditionings, stuck emotions, patterns of behaviour and addictions that are buried deep in the unconscious and release them in a safe and nurturing environment. 

We drink Cacao to reconnect with our deep inner guidance. Using Shamanic journeying, you will be guided to meet the Cacao Spirit to discover more about yourself, release negative blockages, open your heart, and find peace and clarity. Cacao is not psychoactive and does not take you out of your body. Everyone will experience Cacao differently. It all depends on an individual’s extra sensory perception and how Cacao works with you.

Spiritual Benefits of Cacao

Cacao is a plant medicine used for the heart space. Cacao expands the heart's energy to feel an abundance of unconditional love. Cacao is used to create a communal space, to reconnect each other to the oneness (singing, dancing and much more). Cacao is also a private and sacred practice that can be used for the self-healing journey. Cacao can be combined with other sacred plants like Rose, Blue Lotus etc. It depends on what you need from the combination of plants, but Cacao is purely for the heart space.

She inherits so much wisdom & allows you to connect with your higher self in such a gentle, anchored way. She brings euphoric energy as well as nurturing. When we journey or meditate with Cacao, we can access her wisdom & she allows us to bring forward our own. Healing with Cacao is a beautiful way to release emotional pain and trauma. From this, we gain unique experience and wisdom.

Medicinal Benefits of Cacao

• Theobromine stimulates the heart and dilates the cardiovascular system.
• Antioxidants and anti-bacterial effects - Polyphenols, Epicatechin
• Aphrodisiac - Stimulates sensuality
• Anandamide: known as the "bliss molecule."
• Phenylalanine is an amino acid involved in making dopamine, the same chemical released when we are in love.
• Serotonin - Tryptophan is an amino acid found in raw, unprocessed Cacao and assists our body in producing serotonin.
• Magnesium - keeps blood pressure normal, bones strong, and the heart rhythm steady.
• Iron - Excellent for deficiency or regular intake of Iron
• Sulfur - Shown to improve skin (ageing) & conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne.
• Manganese - helps the body form connective tissue, bones, blood clotting factors, and sex hormones. It also sustains fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Manganese is also necessary for normal brain and nerve function.
• Zinc - reproductive quality for men.
• Potassium, amino acids, chromium and calcium 

Other benefits of Cacao:  

• No sugar

• Weight loss as Cacao suppresses hunger and sugar craving

• Long lasting energy

• Rejuvenation of old cells

• Antiaging, the appearance of wrinkles

• Speed metabolic system

• Help with sleep and relaxation.

• Helps with the digestive system and opening of the bowels.

• Supports anxiety and depression

• Anti-inflammatory

The Healing Power of Plant Ceremony

You don’t need to be unwell to reap the benefits of making healthy choices – it’s all part of investing in your well-being. Proactively maintaining your mental health is as important as taking care of your body by exercising or eating well.

Thanks to a surge in mainstream media. What’s also coming to light is that plant medicine works and benefits people without diagnosed mental health conditions who nonetheless wish to improve their mental well-being, creativity and ability to thrive despite modern stressors. 

We have all experienced Trauma, even if those traumatic events have not resulted in diagnosed mental health conditions. We’ve all experienced a particularly stressful few years during the pandemic. Our lives are typically busy with competing demands on time and energy, and our bodies accumulate daily stress. This can lead to burnout in the long run.

Plant medicine provides an opportunity to process and discharge Trauma and stress from the nervous system and the body, where it is stored. This helps us mentally recharge, improves mood and enhances our overall well-being. Providing the appropriate “container” – a controlled and safe environment.

It is also important to give yourself space to integrate from a retreat/ Ceremony experience (which, at Soulful Medicine, is fully supported.) In a guided setting, where facilitators create a container of safety and provide the necessary support, it is possible to have life-changing experiences with psychedelics. Exploring the expanded states of consciousness that psychedelics provide creates many positive outcomes that aid mental wellness.