Breaking Caffeine's Spell

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Breaking Caffeine's Spell

 

We may not think about it as we're having our second cup of coffee or

another can of cola, but caffeine is an addictive drug that four out

of five American adults use every day. If you feel you may be addicted

to caffeine and wish to give it up, try doing so at a time when you

are most relaxed, such as a long weekend. Make a commitment to try

three caffeine-free days, and see how you feel afterwards. Be prepared

to experience tiredness, irritability and a very bad headache,

especially after avoiding caffeine for 24 hours. Prepare for these

side effects by keeping yourself busy: take walks, spend time in the

garden, or do other light, soothing activities. Avoid anything that

may aggravate a headache, such as prolonged TV watching or reading in

low light. These side-effects will eventually diminish - and are worth

it in the long run.

 

If the side-effects are too much for you, consider weaning yourself

off caffeine by gradually reducing your intake. Substitute green tea

or decaffeinated coffee for caffeinated coffee, and drink water or

fruit juice mixed with sparkling water in lieu of cola. Breathing

exercises, physical exercise and a diet rich in whole grains, fruits

and vegetables may also help reduce the severity of side-effects.

 

--

Diana Gonzalez

 

 

 

 

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is

carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a

life of serenity, not a life of regrets.

-Unknown

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There is also a natural product out that is made of dandelion root powder that taste just like coffee. I had some at the herbal symposium and it really wasn't all that bad. I will try to find out the name of it and get back to you on this.

Blessings

Silver SpiritwolfJose and Diana Gonzalez <joseanddiana wrote:

Breaking Caffeine's SpellWe may not think about it as we're having our second cup of coffee oranother can of cola, but caffeine is an addictive drug that four outof five American adults use every day. If you feel you may be addictedto caffeine and wish to give it up, try doing so at a time when youare most relaxed, such as a long weekend. Make a commitment to trythree caffeine-free days, and see how you feel afterwards. Be preparedto experience tiredness, irritability and a very bad headache,especially after avoiding caffeine for 24 hours. Prepare for theseside effects by keeping yourself busy: take walks, spend time in thegarden, or do other light, soothing activities. Avoid anything thatmay aggravate a headache, such as prolonged TV watching or reading inlow light. These side-effects will eventually diminish - and are

worthit in the long run.If the side-effects are too much for you, consider weaning yourselfoff caffeine by gradually reducing your intake. Substitute green teaor decaffeinated coffee for caffeinated coffee, and drink water orfruit juice mixed with sparkling water in lieu of cola. Breathingexercises, physical exercise and a diet rich in whole grains, fruitsand vegetables may also help reduce the severity of side-effects.-- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem iscarried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live alife of serenity, not a life of regrets.-Unknown

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