On the
stock market, Coffee is a 90 billion dollar industry but what is significant is
that just in North
America 85%+ drink 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day. A huge
number of people are at risk for many of the issues surrounding coffee
consumption.
Top Ten Reasons why you should consider switching to a "Healthy
Coffee"
Top 10 Caffeine-Related Health Problems
Cardiovascular Problems
Caffeine
increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure, and can contribute to
the development of heart disease. Both decaf and regular coffee increase your
cholesterol and homocysteine, the biochemical that science has linked to
increased risk for heart attack. Caffeine is also linked to coronary
vasospasms, the cause for 20% of all fatal heart attacks which kill otherwise
perfectly healthy people.
Stress
Stress
Caffeine
stimulates the excretion of stress hormones which can produce increased levels
of anxiety, irritability, muscular tension and pain, indigestion, insomnia, and
decreased immunity. Increased levels of stress from caffeine can keep you from
being able to make healthy responses to the normal daily stress everyone is
subjected to in their lives.
Emotional Disturbances
Anxiety
and irritability are hallmark mood disturbances associated with caffeine
consumption, but equally important is depression and attention disorders.
Depression may occur as part of the let down after the stimulant effects of
caffeine wears off. It may also appear during the recovery period after
quitting caffeine while the brain's chemistry is readjusted. Caffeine rather
than increasing mental activity actually decreases blood flow to the brain by
as much as 30% and negatively effects memory and mental performance.
Blood Sugar Swings
Diabetics
and hypoglycemics should avoid caffeine because it stimulates a temporary surge
in blood sugar which is then followed by an overproduction of insulin that
causes a blood sugar crash within hours. If you're trying to loose weight, this
rollercoaster will actually cause weight gain since insulin's message to the
body is to store excess sugar as fat.
Gastrointestinal Problems
Many
people experience a burning sensation in their stomach after drinking coffee
because coffee increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid leading to an
increased risk for ulcers. Coffee, including decaf, reduces the pressure on the
valve between the esophagus and the stomach so that the highly acidic contents
of the stomach pass up to the esophagus leading to heartburn and
gastro-esophageal reflux disease. With America 's high consumption of coffee,
its no wonder the best selling over-the-counter drugs are the so-called
antacids.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Caffeine
inhibits the absorption of some nutrients and causes the urinary excretion of
calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and trace minerals, all essential elements
necessary for good health.
Male Health Problems
Male Health Problems
Male Health Issues
Coffee is
an irritant to the urinary tract and bladder. It is also a diuretic that
aggravates conditions associated with frequent urination. Eliminating coffee
and caffeine often relieves symptoms associated with frequent urination due to
enlarged prostate glands.
Dr.
Milton Krisiloff, M.D. has found that in the majority of cases, men can
significantly reduce their risk for urinary and prostate problems by making
dietary changes which include eliminating coffee and caffeine.
Female Health Problems
Fibrocystic
breast disease, PMS, osteoporosis, infertility problems, miscarriage, low birth
weight infants, and menopausal problems such as hot flashes are all exacerbated
by caffeine consumption. Women on birth control pills are particularly at risk
since they have a decreased ability to detoxify caffeine.
Adrenal Exhaustion
Caffeine
consumption leads to eventual adrenal exhaustion which can leave you vulnerable
to a variety of health disorders related to inflammation, autoimmunity, and
fatigue.
Aging
Aging
Many
people find in their forties that they can no longer tolerate the same level of
caffeine consumption as they could in their twenties and thirties. The
production of DHEA, melatonin, and other vital hormones start to decline and
caffeine speeds up that downhill drop. Caffeine dehydrates the body and
contributes to the aging of the skin and kidneys. It has been shown to inhibit DNA
repair and slow the ability of the liver to detoxify foreign toxins.
Exhausted Adrenal Glands
Caffeine
is a central nervous system stimulant. It causes the adrenal glands to secrete
adrenaline, the hormone your body depends on in emergencies to elevate your
heart rate, increase your respiration and blood pressure for a rapid
flight-or-fight response. When you overuse stimulants, the adrenals become
exhausted. If your caffeine sensitivity has diminished or you're one of those
who claims you can drink 3 shots of espresso and go right to sleep, guess what?
Your adrenals have given up responding. This means you have less resistance to
stress, which leaves you vulnerable to health hazards such as environmental
pollutants and disease pathogens
Severe Blood Sugar Swings
Caffeine
forces the liver to release glycogen into the blood stream. The pancreas
responds to the sudden rise in blood sugar by releasing insulin, the hormone
which causes excess carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Within the span of an
hour or two, the result is a sharp blood sugar drop resulting in a state of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That's when you think it's time for another cup
of coffee and the whole cycle starts up again.
Acid Imbalance
Over 208
acids in coffee can contribute to indigestion and a wide variety of health
problems resulting from over-acidity associated with arthritic, rheumatic and
skin irritations. Many people experience a burning sensation in their stomach
after drinking coffee because coffee increases the secretion of acid in the
stomach. Optimal health calls for an alkaline pH balance in the body.
Essential Mineral Depletion
Coffee
inhibits the absorption of some nutrients and causes the urinary excretion of
calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and trace minerals, all essential elements
necessary for good health. Women need to be concerned about osteoporosis as
menopause sets in. Studies show that women who drink coffee have an increased
incidence of osteoporosis compared to non-coffee drinkers. Men are not immune
to osteoporosis either.
These are
a number of health conditions for which doctors advise their patients to
eliminate coffee and all caffeine from their diet.
Acid
indigestion
Anxiety, irritability and nervousness
Candida or yeast problems
Colitis, diverticulitis, diarrhea and other irritable bowel symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other auto-immune disorders
Diabetes or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Dizziness, Meniere's syndrome or tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Gout (Elevated Uric Acid levels)
Heart disease or heart palpitations
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Insomnia and interrupted or poor quality sleep
Liver disease and gallbladder problems such as gallstones
Kidney or bladder problems including kidney stones
Migraines or other vascular headaches
Osteoporosis
Skin irritations, rashes and dryness
Ulcers, heartburn, and stomach problems such as hiatal hernias
Urinary tract irritation
Anxiety, irritability and nervousness
Candida or yeast problems
Colitis, diverticulitis, diarrhea and other irritable bowel symptoms
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other auto-immune disorders
Diabetes or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Dizziness, Meniere's syndrome or tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Gout (Elevated Uric Acid levels)
Heart disease or heart palpitations
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Insomnia and interrupted or poor quality sleep
Liver disease and gallbladder problems such as gallstones
Kidney or bladder problems including kidney stones
Migraines or other vascular headaches
Osteoporosis
Skin irritations, rashes and dryness
Ulcers, heartburn, and stomach problems such as hiatal hernias
Urinary tract irritation
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