Caffeine blues
Pulls together all the latest research & details the full scope of caffeine's detrimental effect on our physical, mental & emotional well being. They say caffeine gives you energy. They say caffeine gives you a lift. -- They say caffeine sharpens your mind. Don't believe the java jive! Nearly 80% of all Americans -- even doctors and journalists -- are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea, and chocolate -- and added to drugs, soft drinks, candy, and many other products, this powerful drug can affect brain function, hormone balance, and sleep patterns, while increasing your risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, ulcers, PMS, stroke, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Now for the first time, one of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. - Back cover.
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- I've been tapering the last 3 days (only drinking green tea) and I already feel WAY better (it's much lower in caffeine than coffee). I'm keeping a log of each day so far:
Day 1 Headaches, nausea, had to take 200mg advil Slept amazingly well (felt better on 7 hours sleep than I usually do on 8.5) 4 cups of green tea (est 120-160mg total caffeine)
Day 2 Barely noticeable headache 3 cups green tea (est 90-120mg caffeine) Felt much calmer and relaxed Face was flushed, not sure if a withdrawal symptom
Day 3 (today) No headache Feeling relaxed and focused Planning to cut down to 2 cups of green tea (estimated 60-80mg caffeine)
From what I've heard, it can take more than a year to be completely free from the symptoms, so I'm in it for the long haul. My goal is to be completely off caffeine by the end of the week. Check out the book Caffeine Blues to get a better understanding of how dangerous caffeine actually is.
- I think this kind of information is funded by the caffeine industry. This is pure insanity. It took me a month to quick coffee (IT professional here) and to stop hating my life. Another 5 months to finally get completely over it where I didn't feel like I was dragging every day.
Now, I am free from coffee addiction and happy as I have ever been. No way in hell is that stuff good for you.
Read Caffeine Blues, it will wake you up for real.
https://www.amazon.com/Caffeine-Blues-Hidden-Dangers-America...
