Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Wake Up And Kick The Caffeine Habit For Good

Do you need a cup or two of coffee just to get started in the morning?
Do you crave more coffee or a couple of colas to make it through the afternoon?
While you're reaching for another cup, do you find yourself devouring a donut, Danish, or other fat, sugar-laden treats? If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, read on and kick the caffeine habit for good, and get back on track with your life.
It is time to be clear and admit to the fact that many of us are addicted to caffeine.
We have bought into social conditioning and brainwashed ourselves into believing that we need caffeine to wake us up and keep us going.
We need to realize that caffeine, harmless as it may seem, is actually a legal stimulant that causes havoc with our nervous system.Before you groan, "Not something else I have to give up," please understand that I am not saying that anyone should deny the pleasurable taste and rituals associated with coffee, tea, and chocolate drinking.
After all, remember that age old saying: "A little of what you fancy does you good."
Instead I am merely offering a reality and perspective that some of us may not have considered. Each day we hear more about the effects of stress and many of us long to slow down and take life at a slower pace, yet we continue to race around and experience the symptoms of caffeine overuse i.e. depression, anxiety, restlessness, stomach upsets, nausea, and vomiting.
So... What is the safe or recommended amount of caffeine one should take in one day?
It is generally agreed that consuming up to 300 mg of caffeine per day is safe. That would be about the amount of caffeine you would get from three cups of coffee.
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant may want to decrease that amount or skip the caffeine altogether.
Increasing the amount of caffeine you take in over 300 mg per day may give you "caffeine jitters." Larger amounts of caffeine may make you irritable, sleepless and may even trigger anxiety and cause diarrhea.
so... everyone !! gotta think about it now...
are you a caffeine addict ?
maybe its time to kick the caffeine habit out ~ ^-^
just for your body !!

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