Do You Love the Taste or Smell of Coffee, or Both?
Posted Nov 01 2009 12:00am
Going “cold turkey” isn’t always a good idea, especially if you’re a heavy coffee drinker or are especially sensitive to caffeine. As with most drugs, eliminating caffeine from your system can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Even one cup of coffee a day can create an addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can include:
* Headache
* Drowsiness and fatigue
* Irritability
* Depression
* Trouble concentrating
* Flu-like feelings of nausea and muscle pain
In order to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, you should consider tapering off your coffee habit especially if you drink several cups per day.
If you want to quit drinking coffee gradually, there are steps you can take during the withdrawal process that will reduce the harmful effects of the coffee you are still consuming:
* Buy organic to avoid exposure to pesticides
* Avoid coffee additives like sugar, artificial sweeteners and milk – they are worse for your health than the coffee
* Use unbleached coffee filters in your drip coffee maker to avoid chlorine contamination of bleached filters
* If you switch to decaf, make sure to drink only coffee that has been non-chemically decaffeinated (for example, the “Swiss Water Process”)
Make sure to follow the nutrition plan for your particular type, get adequate high-quality sleep and exercise to increase your energy level naturally.
Consider using the Meridian Tapping Technique (MTT) to help with your caffeine addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
Remember to substitute a high-quality green tea when you want a warm, soothing drink. You might also try replacing your morning coffee with vegetable juice for an energy boost.
Do not make the mistake of substituting fruit juice or soda for coffee, as they are much worse for you. Remember pure water should be your primary beverage of choice, followed by healthful drinks like green tea and vegetable juice, in moderation.
This is written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, http://www.mercola.com and if you want to read about the
effects coffee has on the body, the negative studies that have been done: click HERE
Going “cold turkey” isn’t always a good idea, especially if you’re a heavy coffee drinker or are especially sensitive to caffeine. As with most drugs, eliminating caffeine from your system can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Even one cup of coffee a day can create an addiction. Withdrawal symptoms can include:
* Headache
* Drowsiness and fatigue
* Irritability
* Depression
* Trouble concentrating
* Flu-like feelings of nausea and muscle pain
In order to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, you should consider tapering off your coffee habit especially if you drink several cups per day.
If you want to quit drinking coffee gradually, there are steps you can take during the withdrawal process that will reduce the harmful effects of the coffee you are still consuming:
* Buy organic to avoid exposure to pesticides
* Avoid coffee additives like sugar, artificial sweeteners and milk – they are worse for your health than the coffee
* Use unbleached coffee filters in your drip coffee maker to avoid chlorine contamination of bleached filters
* If you switch to decaf, make sure to drink only coffee that has been non-chemically decaffeinated (for example, the “Swiss Water Process”)
Make sure to follow the nutrition plan for your particular type, get adequate high-quality sleep and exercise to increase your energy level naturally.
Consider using the Meridian Tapping Technique (MTT) to help with your caffeine addiction and withdrawal symptoms.
Remember to substitute a high-quality green tea when you want a warm, soothing drink. You might also try replacing your morning coffee with vegetable juice for an energy boost.
Do not make the mistake of substituting fruit juice or soda for coffee, as they are much worse for you. Remember pure water should be your primary beverage of choice, followed by healthful drinks like green tea and vegetable juice, in moderation.
This is written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, http://www.mercola.com and if you want to read about the
effects coffee has on the body, the negative studies that have been done: click HERE