Caffeine Addiction – How To Give Up Successfully

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Caffeine addiction is the same as any other addiction. This is because caffeine is a powerful drug and giving it up successfully requires dedication, planning and organisation. Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, cola, chocolate as well as common medications for headaches and menstrual cramps. One of the most common reasons people have caffeine is for an energy boost. However, the manner in which caffeine works (by stimulating the adrenal gland to release adrenalin for an instant pick-up) means that over time, caffeine has the opposite effect. It gradually wears out your body and cells and leads to chronic tiredness and depletion of the adrenal glands.

If you have been consuming more than three to four cups of coffee (250-500mg caffeine) per day, then chances are you will have caffeine withdrawal symptoms when you decide to kick the habit. These can range between mild headaches, fatigue, intense cravings for caffeine, increased sweating, anxiety and constipation. If you make it through this period of discomfort (usually 2-4 days), you are likely to find that your energy improves far more than when you were having caffeine. This is the pay-off, but it takes a little time to get there.

Fortunately, there are things that you can do and take that assist you in your efforts to kick the caffeine habit once and for all.

· Gradual reduction or cold turkey? This is only a question that you can answer. But first ask yourself; are you an ‘all or nothing’ person? If you answered yes, then chances are you will need to go cold turkey. If you prefer things in moderation, then a better strategy for you would be to reduce your intake gradually over a few weeks. There is no doubt that reducing intake gradually will result in fewer side effects and withdrawal symptoms.

· Help to reduce caffeine cravings with tyrosine. This amino acid works on the central nervous system to increase levels of dopamine – the neurotransmitter involved in addictions and pleasure. This is also effective with any withdrawal from an addiction (drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, sugar, gambling and so on). Use it according to dosage instructions. Its best taken on an empty stomach.

· Avoid settings that you usually have a coffee in – morning tea in the cafeteria, meeting friends in cafes. These outings only need to be avoided in the beginning while you don’t feel fully in control.

· Have replacements on hand. If you usually make coffee first thing in the morning, have a hot water and lemon drink instead, or a herbal tea. If you typically have a caffeine drink at morning tea, have a herbal tea, juice or smoothie. You will soon notice that making a coffee or tea was simply a ritual that you did at certain times of the day. If you can do something in place of that ritual, you won’t feel so deprived.

Please note: The information in this article is not intended to take the place of a personal relationship with a qualified practitioner nor is it intended as medical advice.

By: Alison Cassar

About the Author:

Alison Cassar is a naturopathic practitioner and nutritionist and runs a busy clinic in Sydney, Australia. Her website and e-book http://whydoifeeltired.com/ explores the many causes of tiredness as well as solutions and prevention.

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Losing weight with natural suplements

by Jessie Caldhurst

If you are looking into getting a dietary supplement online, make sure you spend some time doing a bit of research on the products ingredients. Not doing your research can cost you nothing but money in the end.

There is so much hype that it is almost impossible to tell which products are just hype and which products deliver real results.

The right combination of ingredients can really make a supplement worth while and here is a list of some of the best ingredients used in today’s .

1. Hoodia Gordonii will curb your appetite almost immediately, after taking only a few milligrams; Hoodia gives you control over your appetite – being the most effective appetite suppressant ever found.Hoodia Gordonii will make you feel great – its a mood enhance

2. Fucoxanthin-rich brown seaweed has recently been studied for its promise as a fat burner, especially within the fat cells surrounding internal organs.

3. Green Tea – is used in as an energy increasing agent as well as a great source of antioxidants. The effects of green tea have been proven over and over again by scientific studies.

4. Pomegranate – being one of the worlds best sources of antioxidants and used in many dietary has proven great results for many users of products containing pomegranate. Pomegranate is widely consumed in juice form as well as in dietary pills.

These are just some of the various products that you can use to . Please consider the following.

You must do your own research before buying any , here are a few tips of what to look for.

Is the product all ? Some all products also come with serious side effects. A few minutes on line will help you determine whether a product is safe or not.

If you can’t find any contact information for the product you are researching – would not recommend buying it from them.

Is there a way to get your money back if the product does not work for you?

About the Author:
A all natural weight loss supplement will really help people to lose a few extra pounds. Using a supplement with all the right ingredients will be a be tricky to find as well and after hours of research I have findne I have only found one with everything in it I was looking for – Fuco Slim

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