This Morning Cup of Joe can do more than Perk you: it can destroy you
With the help of Starbucks on almost every block and “a grand frozen three-shot, extra-whipped mocha,” the usual way to ask for a drink after dinner is not always easy to remember what it was that we drank before Manhattan caffeine. With a few cups of java just to get away in the morning and double espresso to concentrate better in the afternoon, coffee becomes synonymous with energy. And New York is energy.
But is it good for us?
Symptoms of caffeine abuse include depression, anxiety, anxiety, indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Moderate or heavy consumption of coffee can even lead to heart disease. Addiction to sweet coffee drinks or sweet colas can also lead to extreme mood swings or even diabetes.
According to Stephen Chernitsky, the author of Caffeine Blues, coffee can also cause an increase in stress hormones. Every time we drink coffee, the adrenal glands produce adrenaline, the same thing happens when we are afraid or angry. After a long period of excessive consumption of caffeine, the adrenal glands no longer have adrenaline production. This leads to chronic fatigue, constant exhaustion and susceptibility to disease. Dr. James D. Lane, who studied caffeine for 15 years, found that stress hormones produced by a cup of coffee did not leave the participant’s body for 24 hours after consumption.
“If your food is unbalanced, you will need another stimulant, following a cup of coffee, to regain adrenaline,” says Dr. Craig Fishel, based on Manhattan, “a latte for this very reason.”
Caffeine is a substance that is naturally found in the leaves, seeds, fruits and nuts of more than 60 different plants and is added to food and many over-the-counter medicines. It is very rapidly absorbed and distributed in the body; it passes directly into the central nervous system or brain. Often combined with a huge amount of sugar in drinks, caffeine can be hard to quit for some.
“I had heads for a week after stopping coffee,” says retired New Yorker Bill Choyne.
According to Duke University Medical Center, eighty-five percent of Americans drink coffee daily, perhaps they want it or not. "Caffeine is similar to nicotine in its addictive properties," says Feishel.
But caffeine can be kicked.
"The best way to quit caffeine is to replace half of morning pregnancy with a decaffeinated alternative, gradually reducing the caffeine fraction," says Fishel.
Sometimes getting out of coffee brings unexpected results.
“My taste buds became more sensitive after coming out of coffee,” says Nina Mineeva, manager of Ernst & Young. "I discovered a whole world of herbal teas and other tasty drinks, instead of just mechanically swallowing coffee."
Since everyone has their own level of caffeine tolerance, the key is to know where to draw the line and how to get noise in New York while maintaining health, physically and emotionally.
Here are some ideas to help beat the jung cup.
Take natural supplements with anti-inflammatory properties to reduce the risk of heart disease: turmeric, a herb used as a spice in many Indian dishes, has a compound called curcumin with strong anti-inflammatory properties; Ginger root is a spice with many medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory; Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in deep-sea fish, have been shown to reduce inflammation.
Coffee alternatives in New York really exist. Try going to your local health food store, try several varieties of herbal teas. You can also experiment with chicory roots and barley drinks. As always, do not forget about hydration with drinking water.
