Caffeine Detox

January 21, 2009

Jay, These are caffeine detox symptoms:Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms

headache

constipationrunny nose

cravinganxietynausea

irritabilitynervousnessvomiting

insomniashakinesscramps

fatiguedizzinessringing in the ears

depressiondrowsinessfeeling hot and cold

apathyinability to concentratetachycardiaThe most common is a throbbing headache.In my reading, tapering off is the best method. Here are some suggestions that will help during this process. Or even if you decide to go cold turkey.Anyone with regular caffeine intake should truly consider

withdrawing from their habit until they can reach a state of occasional

use and enjoyment. For caffeine detoxification, it is important to

support ourselves nutritionally while we eliminate or reduce our

intake. If we are clearly addicted to caffeine products or if we become

pregnant, we should quit totally. Breaking the habit by tapering down

or going "cold turkey" will be better handled with a good diet and

adrenal support.

An alkaline diet is helpful during detoxification. Fruits can

be used as snacks; vegetable salads, soups, greens, seaweed, corn, some

whole grains, sprouts, soy products, and some nuts and seeds are the

basis of this high-nutrient diet. A decrease in acid foods, such as

meats, sugar (avoiding sugar may really help minimize caffeine

withdrawal), and refined flours, and avoiding overuse of baked goods,

even whole grain products, and nuts and seeds are good ideas. Drinking

at least six to eight glasses of filtered water and sipping on some

mineral waters can help replace the coffee habit. Often, some baking

soda or, even better, potassium bicarbonate tablets, will help make us

more alkaline and reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Vitamin C supplementation also helps during withdrawal and supports the

adrenals. As an antistress program, several grams or more of vitamin C

can be taken over the course of the day, preferably in a buffered form,

along with certain minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, and

zinc, all of which often need to be supplemented. B complex vitamins

with extra pantothenic acid (250 mg. four times daily) along with 500

mg. of vitamin C every two hours can be helpful in withdrawal.

With general coffee usage, we need to support the commonly

depleted nutrients. These include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2),

pyridoxine (B6), vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and probably zinc,

iron, calcium, and the trace minerals. Sometimes additional amino acids

are helpful in balancing our energy level during use or withdrawal from

caffeine. Water intake and additional fiber, even on top of a

high-fiber diet, will help support the bowel function, which can slow

down during caffeine withdrawal.

For caffeine detoxification, it is definitely easier to detox

over a week or two to avoid significant headaches and other symptoms,

although some regular users can stop fairly easily without many

problems. Drinking grain-coffee blends, diluted or smaller amounts of

regular coffee, or decaffeinated coffee (only if it is water processed)

is a good way to reduce caffeine intake. Some people can substitute

tea, which has less caffeine, and taper off of that more easily.

If headaches occur during detoxification, some mild pain

relievers can be used for a few days, but not much longer. Increased

water intake, vitamin C and mineral support, an alkaline diet, and

white willow bark herb tablets, which contain a natural salicylate, may

also ease withdrawal.

As we move away from coffee and caffeine beverages, there are a

number of herbal substitutes that can be both stimulating and

refreshing. The roasted herbal roots, including barley, chicory, and

dandelion, are most common. These grain "coffees," such as Rombouts,

Postum, Pero, Cafix, and Wilson's Heritage, are becoming very popular

among former coffee drinkers. Ginseng root tea is preferred by some.

The Chinese herb ephedra is a stimulant like caffeine and can be used

for transitions, though I do not recommend its regular intake as we

still want our body's natural energizing functions to work. Ephedra is

found in a number of "natural" stimulant formulas. Herbal teas made

from lemon grass, peppermint, ginger root, red clover, and comfrey can

also be very energizing. Herbal Caffeine Substitutes

Roasted barleyRomboutsGinseng root

Chicory rootRosataromaGinger root

Dandelion rootWilson's HeritageEphedra

PostumCafixComfrey leaf

PeroMiso brothLemon grass

PioneerDuranRed clover

PeppermintComfrey leafCaffeine Support and Detox Nutrient Program

Water

2 1/2-3 qt.

Fiber15-20 g.

Vitamin A10,000 IUs

Iodine150 mcg.

Beta-carotene25,000 IUs

Ironmen—10-20 mg.

Vitamin D400 IUs

women—20-30 mg.

Vitamin E400-800 IUs

Magnesium500-800 mg.

Vitamin K300 mcg.

Manganese5-10 mg.

Thiamine (B1)75-150 mg.

Molybdenum300-500 mcg.

Riboflavin (B2)50-100 mg.

Potassium 300-600 mg.

Niacinamide (B3)50-100 mg.

Silicon100 mg.

Niacin (B3)50-100 mg.

Selenium200 mcg.

Pantothenic acid (B5)500-1,000 mg.

Zinc45-75 mg.

Pyridoxine(B6)50-100 mg.

Pyridoxal-5-phosphate25-50 mg.

Adrenal50-50 mg.

Cobalamin (B12)100-200 mcg.

L-amino acids500-1,500g.

Folic acid400-800 mcg.

Potassium

Biotin300 mcg.

bicarbonate*600-1,000 mg.

Vitamin C2-6 g.

Bioflavonoids250-500 mg.

Calcium800-1,000 mg.

Chromium200-400 mcg.

Copper2-3 mg.

January 22, 2009

Jay.

The quiker way to give up caffeeine is to give up coffee lol, no really, if you wont to give up but can not, buy some dandelion coffee has no caffeeine at all, and it taste uh well a bit like coffee, you wiil find it at health food stores, or try carob powder it's dark in color and tastes like chocolate.

Hope this helps you.

Hugs Mary

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Jay

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:13 PM

caffeine detox

Time to cut out all caffeine. Any ideas on the best quickest andsafest way to do so. Tapering doesn't work for me. Been there done that.Jay

January 22, 2009

Try moringa oleifera tea. Available in websites.

Packed with nutrients.

Melly

January 22, 2009

I had to quit caffeine and coffee because of my heart palpitations.

Let me interject here that quitting coffee wasn't enough for my heart but

magnesium bicarbonate and iodine were.

I had already tapered my use of all caffeine. I had already quit all soft

drinks for a few years and had quit tea for months, then tapered the coffee.

I quit coffee on August 22. I thought I would be fine since I had quit most

other caffeine and had tapered the coffee. Boy was I ever WRONG!

It was the hardest habit to break of my life. The first week wasn’t too bad

but by the second week I turned into a raving lunatic and bit everybody's

head off, chewed it up, spit it out and handed it back to them. The anxiety

was incredible. By the third week I was getting better but still unsure if I

could keep it up. The fourth week was finally better.

No substitutes helped anything for me including dandelion coffee, which

looked so good that it just made a worse disappointment in my mouth.

I stayed clean for 4 months during which time I went through quite a bit of

adrenal gland adjustment and I had to fight depression.

After 4 months I tried drinking it again. The heart palps came back after a

very few days of drinking just a little despite my previous success with

mag-bicarb and iodine. I can never make it a habit again. I have recovered

from it and am now used to living without it. I don't miss it. If an

emergency arises and I need the stimulation then I can drink it, then I can

put it down and walk away.

That's the way to live for me.

Spare me the posts of how " Ooohhh I just LUUUV my coffee " . If you drink it

just once every day, you're addicted. Face it and deal with it. It is NOT

healthy no matter what you think or what coffee industry propaganda you've

read.

Nevertheless, I'm a libertarian at heart and there is a bag of good coffee

beans in my pantry. I will use it but it will not control me.

A reformed abuser/user/sinner/whore is the worst and now I'm one too;>)

Daddybob

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January 22, 2009

I can definitely relate.....I have a ventricular arrithymia and had to quit all caffeine....

I have heard that resveratrol will also help with arrithymia's.....

How has the magnesium bicarb and iodine helped you?

Smiles,

Terry

ransley <ransleyoleander soup Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:14:36 AM Re:caffeine detoxI had to quit caffeine and coffee because of my heart palpitations. Let me interject here that quitting coffee wasn't enough for my heart butmagnesium bicarbonate and iodine were.I had already tapered my use of all caffeine. I had already quit all softdrinks for a few years and had quit tea for months, then tapered the coffee.I quit coffee on August 22. I thought I would be fine since I had quit mostother caffeine and had tapered the coffee. Boy was I ever WRONG!It was the hardest habit to break of my life. The first week wasn¢t too badbut by the

second week I turned into a raving lunatic and bit everybody'shead off, chewed it up, spit it out and handed it back to them. The anxietywas incredible. By the third week I was getting better but still unsure if Icould keep it up. The fourth week was finally better.No substitutes helped anything for me including dandelion coffee, whichlooked so good that it just made a worse disappointment in my mouth.I stayed clean for 4 months during which time I went through quite a bit ofadrenal gland adjustment and I had to fight depression.After 4 months I tried drinking it again. The heart palps came back after avery few days of drinking just a little despite my previous success withmag-bicarb and iodine. I can never make it a habit again. I have recoveredfrom it and am now used to living without it. I don't miss it. If anemergency arises and I need the stimulation then I can drink it, then I canput

it down and walk away.That's the way to live for me.Spare me the posts of how "Ooohhh I just LUUUV my coffee". If you drink itjust once every day, you're addicted. Face it and deal with it. It is NOThealthy no matter what you think or what coffee industry propaganda you'veread. Nevertheless, I'm a libertarian at heart and there is a bag of good coffeebeans in my pantry. I will use it but it will not control me.A reformed abuser/user/sinner/whore is the worst and now I'm one too;>)DaddybobChecked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.12/1909 - Release 1/22/20097:08 AM---