http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for caffeine Copyright 2008 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:09:15 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/caffeine http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-caffeine-is-a-personal-preference http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-caffeine-is-a-personal-preference#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:34:59 +0000 benefits of green teaconvenience marketstea plantscaffeine in coffeecaffeine in tea and coffeetea leavesamount of caffeine in tea http://www.artwoo.com/article/green-tea-caffeine-is-a-personal-preference convenience markets and at special events such as a baseball game. Green tea caffeine is a matter of personal preference because green tea can come with or without caffeine. Some people drink green tea because there is a wealth of information on the benefits of green tea.

Some people make a conscious effort to drink green tea every day because of the reported benefits. Some of these people believe in the benefits, but they do not like to consume green tea caffeine for different reasons.

Some people do not want to consume green tea caffeine because this substance can cause insomnia. Most people do not want anything to interfere with their sleep. Caffeine can be addictive, and those that suffer from an addiction to caffeine end up drinking or eating products with caffeine throughout the day. The foods with caffeine could include tea, coffee, and some sweets.

Once people learn of the benefits of green tea, they look for products with the green tea caffeine removed from the product. There are several companies that offer green tea without the caffeine so people can get the benefits without the unwanted side effects.

Green Tea Caffeine Is Similar To The Caffeine In Coffee

Green tea caffeine and coffee caffeine are similar substances that are naturally in the tea plants and the coffee beans. The amount of caffeine in tea and coffee can vary from one plant to the next and from one coffee bean to the next. In general, coffee has more caffeine than tea. Then there are products where the green tea caffeine or the coffee caffeine have been removed almost completely. Most people try different products, and buy the ones that meet with their approval.

Green tea caffeine is never completely removed from the tea leaves that are used to make the beverages offered in the stores. The green tea caffeine is almost completely removed from the products that are labeled as decaffeinated. The amount of the caffeine in tea seems to differ from leaf to leaf depending on the length of the tea leaf. People who have problems with caffeine can still drink green tea once the caffeine has been removed from the product.

The great benefits of decaffeinated green tea are similar to those of regular green tea. These benefits include better cardiovascular health and lower cholesterol. These benefits are important considerations when choosing a beverage. Compared with coffee, green tea has more advantages and fewer disadvantages. Ann Marier writes informative articles about family life and general health issues, Her lastest are about the health benefits of green tea. Click on http://www.greenteaandcll.com to read her green tea articles. Click on http://www.ultimatehealthinfo.com to see all the other general health issues ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-headaches-causes-prevention-and-remedies http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-headaches-causes-prevention-and-remedies#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:27:11 +0000 caffeineheadache medicineheadache remediesfood and drug administrationcoffee beandrink coffeeexcedrin http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-headaches-causes-prevention-and-remedies Caffeine is an interesting compound. We "need" it first thing in the morning, when we're working late, and when we've gotten too little sleep the night before. If we don't get enough, we get a headache. Get too much, and get a headache. Sometimes if you have a headache, getting a little caffeine makes it all go away.

What is caffeine anyway? Caffeine in its pure form is a white crystalline powder that alone tastes very bitter. It is found naturally in its highest doses in the coffee bean. It's estimated that more than 90 percent of us consume something with caffeine in it every day. You'll often hear people say they aren't into all that caffeine stuff because they don't drink coffee, but if they eat chocolate, or enjoy tea, or even pop a pain reliever now and then, they get some caffeine in their diet.

A caffeine headache occurs when one of two things has happened: You regularly drink coffee or another caffeinated drink and suddenly don't. You might develop a headache from not getting enough caffeine. As well, you can develop a headache if you consume too much over the course of a single day. For most people, however, they must drink a huge quantity of caffeine before they'll develop a headache from it.

Those who stay away from caffeine might be surprised to discover many best-selling headache remedies on the market contain caffeine. But it's the caffeine that can help relieve pain. If you are suffering from a headache that just won't go away, you can certainly drink a cup of coffee or pour a glass of soda, but you might also avail yourself of one of a best-selling pain reliever.

The Food and Drug Administration regulates how much caffeine can be found in any over the counter or prescription drug. Caffeine also has to be listed as an active ingredient in the drug. What drugs contain caffeine? Let's take a look:

Excedrin is one of the best-selling pain relievers on the market. Recently, its manufacturers got approval to call it a migraine relief headache medicine, and it's likely the caffeine in the drug is the main factor in its headache relieving abilities. Excedrin contains about 65 milligrams per tablet. So if you take two tablets for your headache, you're consuming about 130 milligrams of caffeine, which is about what's found in a cup of coffee (which generally has about 110 to 150 milligrams of caffeine in it).

Other over the counter remedies that contain caffeine include:

Anacin, which has about 32 milligrams per tablet Midol, which has about 32 milligrams per tablet Vanquish, which has 33 milligrams per tablet

If you have a headache and need a boost of caffeine for that as well as so you can stay up for some time driving, studying, or working, the stimulant drugs contain larger amounts of caffeine. Vivarin tablets contain about 200 milligrams each. Dr. Beth Paxton is a family physician and educator who specializes in pain management including migraine headaches, tension headaches and natural headache remedies. http://www.headache-guide.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-and-cellulite-a-new-treatment http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-and-cellulite-a-new-treatment#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:27:03 +0000 cellulite creamscaffeineweight loss surgeriesstarbucksorange peel skinskin researchcottage cheese http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-and-cellulite-a-new-treatment caffeine has a very positive affect on treating cellulite. Although it is hard to believe that caffeine and cellulite would have a connection, it may be the cure so many people have been searching for.

So what is that awful problem they call "cellulite?" Some people refer to it as cottage cheese or orange peel skin, but it is the result of fat cells pushing outward on the skin. That is how the bump-like look is created.

Caffeine and Cellulite: Friends or Foes

Although anyone can experience the problem of cellulite, it typically occurs in the skin of those who are overweight. And because of the increase in fat in the body, the cellulite is more noticeable than it would be on someone smaller. The problem is extremely difficult to get rid of and even after weight loss surgeries, people still seem to have cellulite on their skin. So why would you put caffeine and cellulite problems together?



If you love to have coffee in the morning or make runs to Starbucks during the day, you may be very happy to find that caffeine and cellulite problems are enemies. The caffeine that you consume constricts the blood vessels in your skin, making your skin look tighter. Although the skin will go back to normal once the caffeine leaves your body, you temporarily have better looking skin.

Research is still very new on how affective caffeine and cellulite problems work against one another, but it at least gives us hope for a future cure. Many products are now adding caffeine to their cellulite creams in order to make them more potent. Although they are unsure whether it will really make a difference, they are definitely trying it out.



When it comes to caffeine and cellulite problems, researchers are wondering why we aren't seeing a decrease in cellulite in people that consume excess amount of caffeine. They are also curious to see whether it takes a specific amount of caffeine to help with cellulite problems. Do caffeine and cellulite problems only work against each other in certain people or is it something that occurs in everyone? With all the many questions we have on caffeine and cellulite problems, researchers have their work cut out for them. One thing is for sure: we will be seeing much more on caffeine and cellulite problems in the future. About the Author: Tom Rally is the author of "Cellulite Unfolded Program" and of several reports that explain ways to reduce Cellulite, through improved lifestyle and adequate exercise activity. Check his website at http://www.celluliteunfolded.com/caffeine-and-cellulite-new-meaning-to-speed-bumps ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-caffeine-and-high-blood-pressure http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-caffeine-and-high-blood-pressure#comments Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:27:09 +0000 high blood pressurecaffeine addictioncaffeine intakelower blood pressureunfathomablestrategizeluckily http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-caffeine-and-high-blood-pressure high blood pressure do not mix.

To understand the correlation between caffeine and high blood pressure you must first understand the basics of high blood pressure. High blood pressure occurs when the arteries are constricted -- through a variety of factors including poor diet, physical inactivity, genetics, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption -- and blood flow is slowed. Therefore, the heart is required to pump harder to get the blood where it needs to go. This puts an enormous stress on the heart; high blood pressure that is left untreated can result in heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and a number of other conditions.

Caffeine elevates heart rate also causing the heart to pump harder thus exacerbating high blood pressure. For this reason caffeine and high blood pressure is not a good match.

Because caffeine is not limited to coffee, it can be tricky to eliminate it altogether from your diet. High levels of caffeine can also be found in tea, soft drinks, chocolate, and some medications. And for those of us with a full-blown caffeine addiction, eliminating it can be unfathomable. Luckily, when it comes to caffeine and high blood pressure, most health care professionals agree that it is not necessary to completely eliminate caffeine; simply reducing caffeine intake can be enough to lower blood pressure.

Work with your doctor to learn how to best approach caffeine and high blood pressure. You doctor can help you strategize ways to limit caffeine while still enjoying those things you love. Perhaps one cup of caffeinated coffee in the morning -- followed by only decaffeinated beverages for the rest of the day -- is enough of a lifestyle change to impact your blood pressure.

Tackling caffeine and high blood pressure is only one of the ways to successfully manage hypertension. Do your research, be proactive, and continue medical treatment; you'll be surprised to find you have more control than you think. For easy to understand, in depth information about espresso visit our ezGuide 2 http://highbloodpressure.ezguide2.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-caffeine-how-much-is-in-your-cup http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-caffeine-how-much-is-in-your-cup#comments Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:27:10 +0000 caffeine contentcoffee blendscoffee beancup of coffeedrip coffee makerbrew coffeecoffee beans http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-caffeine-how-much-is-in-your-cup coffee bean. Some of these components are partially destroyed by the roasting process; however, many of these components are not. Caffeine is one of the components that is not affected by the roasting process. With the addition of hot water, the caffeine is extracted from the coffee bean.

Caffeine was discovered in coffee in 1820. Caffeine is an alkaloid that acts as a mild stimulant. It increases the blood pressure, stimulates the central nervous system and the action of the heart and lungs, and promotes urine formation. It also acts as a diuretic and delays fatigue. Caffeine does have some positive side effects. It has been found to help treat migraines since it helps constrict the dilated blood vessels, therefore reducing the pain. It also has been documented to increase the potency of aspirin and to slightly relieve the affects of asthma attacks. It has been suggested that caffeine has been linked to possible cancers and birth defects. However, this has not been confirmed and there are no bans or warnings that have been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA).

The amount of caffeine found in the coffee beans varies. On average, a regular cup of coffee contains approximately 90 to 150 mg of caffeine. Coffee brewed in a drip coffee maker has about 115 to 175 mg of caffeine while other coffee makers may brew coffee with about 80 to 135 mg. Typically, espresso has about as much caffeine as a regular cup of coffee. On average, a standard espresso cup would have about 100 mg of caffeine. However, the serving size for espresso is much smaller. The actual content of caffeine per milliliter in an espresso is much higher than in a regular brew. Also, caffeine is assimilated quicker when ingested in a concentrated dosage such as an espresso cup.

The amount of caffeine found in coffee blends will also vary. The following are examples of the caffeine content for different coffee blends:

-Brazilian Bourbons: contains 1.20% caffeine -Columbia Excelso: contains 1.34% caffeine -Columbia Supremo: contains 1.34% caffeine -French Roast: contains 1.22% caffeine -Costa Rican Tarrazu: contains 1.35% caffeine -Vienna Roast: contains 1.27% caffeine -Decafs: contains 0.02% caffeine

People hypersensitive to the caffeine found in coffee may decide to drink decaffeinated coffee. This way, they can still enjoy the great coffee taste, yet avoid the caffeine. Coffee can be andquot;decaffeinatedandquot; by treating the green beans with solvents called chlorinated hydrocarbons. Once the solvents are removed, the beans are then roasted by ordinary procedures. Most people become accustomed to decaffeinated coffee and do not have to worry about the effects of caffeine. More Coffee Articles at http://Coffee-Today.com. Learn how to operate a Successful Adsense Website Network at http://eWebCreator.com. Matthew Hick has been designing profitable Niche Adsense Websites for over 5 years. Award winning Adsense Website Service at http://eWebCreator.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/herbal-tea-benefits http://www.artwoo.com/article/herbal-tea-benefits#comments Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:00:13 +0000 wissotzky teagreen teatea blackblack tearaspberry teapeach teatea companies http://www.artwoo.com/article/herbal-tea-benefits tea companies use caffeine in their products; you can of course choose those that don't -- for example, let us take Wissotzky tea: Black tea has 60 - 70 mg of caffeine, Green tea has 15 - 20 mg while Herbal Tea would have no caffeine at all.

The variety of tastes is quite large: Raspberry Tea, Peach Tea, Nana Tea, Lemon Tea, Cherry Tea -- and most importantly -- no side effects. It may appear surprising that drinking something like tea should cause anything at all, yet it is important to know the facts. As turns out, caffeine may act upon our moods -- especially if you have a tendency towards depression -- be aware -- consuming caffeine may depress you even more.

To those of you with depression tendencies -- avoid caffeine at all cause! Especially when mixed with white sugar, it operates on the brain and may make you feel worse than you did before (brown sugar is better anyway). As you have surely by this time realized -- coffee may be your biggest enemy. Black coffee consists 150 mg of caffeine and Instant coffee 120 mg. If you're a "heavy drinker", do the math. And let us not forget Coca Cola. This same drink that has conquered the world so fast is another host of caffeine. It is not in vain that caffeine is compared to drugs -- indeed, some of us are real Cola-addicts! (I confess, I used to be one myself)

Please, don't be depressed by this, my intention in precisely the opposite one: my solution was simply not drinking it anymore. There are plenty of other delicious drinks that consist of herbs, and work to improve you daily nutrition. I know that simply refusing something you like may sound hard to do, yet it is quite simple when you try. About The Author: Our experts have made a research to find the best nutrition sources. Find the exclusive results only on http://www.911dietplans.com/Diet/Best%20nutrition%20supplement%20vitamins.php More valuable nutrition content on http://www.tigilet.com/c/Weight%20loss%20nutrition.php ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-consume-caffeine-to-lose-weight http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-consume-caffeine-to-lose-weight#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:27:07 +0000 caffeinemayo cliniccentral nervous systemgreen teairregular heart rateincrease your metabolismweight loss http://www.artwoo.com/article/should-you-consume-caffeine-to-lose-weight weight loss easier. One way to help speed weight loss is to find ways to speed up the metabolism, so that more calories are burned in a day.

Research has shown that caffeine is effective at speeding up the metabolism, so that you burn more calories. According to the Mayo Clinic, caffeine stimulates many body functions, including the heart rate, central nervous system function and metabolism.

In addition, caffeine may decrease the appetite short term. So, adding caffeine may be an effective way to jump start weight loss. There are some things to consider, however:

You may see no effect if you're already a caffeine consumer. If caffeine is already a part of your daily diet, you would likely need very high doses of caffeine to increase your metabolism above the level at which it already functions. However, those who don't regularly consume caffeine may see some benefit.

You must be careful where the caffeine comes from. If you start getting your caffeine from sugary sodas, you'll likely gain weight rather than lose it. However, if you get your caffeine from coffee, tea and sodas without sugar, you may see some results.

You must consider your other health issues. If you already suffer from an irregular heart rate or high blood pressure, your doctor may have warned you to stay away from caffeine. If this is the case, caffeine may not be safe for you. Be sure to talk to your doctor before adding caffeine.

What if I'm Caffeine Sensitive?

Many people stay away from caffeine because they find that too much caffeine causes sleeplessness or jitters. For these people, supplementing with caffeine for weight loss might seem unreasonable. However, there's one form of caffeine that seems to be tolerated well by those who are normally caffeine sensitive.

Green Tea May Be the Answer

Green tea may well be the best way to get your caffeine for weight loss. Though green tea does contain caffeine, it is in smaller amounts than many other beverages. In addition, the caffeine in green tea seems to be better tolerated by the caffeine sensitive than other caffeinated beverages. This is thought to be because of the anti-oxidants in green tea.

These anti-oxidants, in addition to making the caffeine less of a problem, also offer a myriad of health benefits. Green tea's anti-oxidants have been shown to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease and some forms of cancer. So, even if you don't lose weight from drinking green tea, it's a healthy habit to add to your diet.

But, the best news is that in addition to being healthy and well tolerated by the caffeine sensitive, it may just be that green tea is the best way to get your caffeine for weight loss. This is because studies have shown that green tea is more effective in promoting weight loss than other caffeinated beverages. The combination of caffeine and green tea's anti-oxidants appears to be more effective in promoting weight loss than caffeine alone.

One important study on this subject was reported by the Obesity Research Group. In this study, ninety overweight men and women were studied. First, the group was put on a low calorie diet for four weeks. The subjects were divided between low caffeine consumers and high caffeine consumers. At the end of the four week diet period, the subjects were placed on a weight maintenance program. During this weight maintenance period, subjects either received a green tea/caffeine supplement or a placebo. Within the groups, both high caffeine consumers and low caffeine consumers were given the green tea/caffeine supplement. The weight maintenance period lasted for 3 months.

At the end of the study, the results were as follows:

• Caffeine consumers overall seemed to have higher satiety levels and lower leptin levels, which helped speed weight loss.



• During the weight loss period, caffeine consumers lost more weight than non-caffeine consumers.

• During the weight maintenance period, the low caffeine consumers who received the green tea/caffeine supplement kept off more weight than the low caffeine consumers who received the placebo. In fact, many of them continued to lose weight.

• During the weight maintenance period, the high caffeine consumers who received the green tea/caffeine supplement did not report a significantly higher success rate in keeping the weight off than those high caffeine consumers receiving the placebo.

While more research is needed to truly determine how green tea and caffeine can help with weight loss and maintenance, it does appear that consuming green tea and other forms of caffeine can help you lose weight. In particular, caffeine and green tea may be especially effective for those who don't consume a great deal of caffeine on a regular basis. And, since green tea is a form of caffeine that is well tolerated by most caffeine sensitive people, green tea may be the best way to use caffeine as a weight loss aid.

You have nothing to lose by adding green tea to your diet. It's healthy, refreshing and has no side effects. And even those who are sensitive to other forms of caffeine can usually drink green tea without experiencing unpleasant side effects. So, see if green tea can help you in your efforts to lose weight! Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, green tea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-or-tea-time-is-all-about-me-time http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-or-tea-time-is-all-about-me-time#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:20:01 +0000 coffee teacoffee beanscoffee infopot of teacaffeine productsalcohol is a depressanthectic http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-or-tea-time-is-all-about-me-time hectic day. Hot or cold, with some favorite fruit or nut flavors added, can make for a very special time. Both coffee and tea come with caffeine as optional. If you find that caffeine disturbs your sleep or raises your blood pressure, you can opt for the caffeine free version. If, caffeine is not a problem then go for it! Since both coffee and tea contain caffeine naturally, they must undergo a process to remove it. The decaffeination process whether for beans or leaves, takes some of the flavor out of it, so plan to purchase a better grade of coffee when you want the caffeine out.

There is some humor when people link caffeine products with relaxation and comfort, while at the same time, look upon alcohol as a party drink. When in reality, alcohol is a depressant. You can always spice up your coffee and tea with some flavoring. Just check out your local supermarkets. There are a huge variety of flavorings for your coffee and tea. A scented pot of coffee is the norm at breakfast time. The aroma is as exhilarating as the coffee itself. Tea makes a nice break in the afternoon, accompanied by a light sandwich.

Coffee and tea are sometimes split up by gender as well as time of day. Coffee is the man's drink, served with a newspaper while a flowered porcelain pot of tea is the picture of milady's genteel tastes. In reality, men all over the world prefer strong mugs of tea and there's no shortage of women who gather for a ladies afternoon with coffee.

Hot or cold, man or woman, flavored or plain, caffeinated or not, coffee and tea are possibly the best part of the day. Kerry Ng is a successful Webmaster and publisher of The Coffee Info Blog. Click here for more great helpful information about Coffee: http://www.coffeeinfoblog.com/the-lowly-coffee-beans ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-finding-a-replacement-for-your-fix http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-finding-a-replacement-for-your-fix#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:01:25 +0000 caffeine addictionenergy drinkscoffee teaphysical exercisefilling the voidcold beveragephysical act http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-finding-a-replacement-for-your-fix Caffeine addiction can be overcome more easily when you find something to replace your obsession. This article will help you identify ways to quit caffeine more easily by filling the void.

We drink caffeine for many reasons. Many of us like the rush of adrenaline it gives us. Some of us even like the taste. In many cases, we just keep drinking whether we want to or not because we are addicted.

Any habit becomes comfortable after a while. Caffeine addiction actually starts to play an important role in our daily lives.

We find comfort in having our coffee, tea, or energy drinks at the same time and in the same place day after day. This ritual becomes a normal part of every day.

Before we can break away completely, we must have a replacement lined up to fill the inevitable void.

For some people, it's important to replace the physical act of drinking an energizing beverage. In this case there are a variety of herbs that will give you a healthy lift and allow you to go through the motions of having your hot or cold beverage on time each day.

Other individuals can replace their daily caffeine regimen with an exercise program. Physical exercise like walking or stretching elevates the heart rate and releases adrenaline and endorphins into the blood stream. Adding a light session to your day at the time when you previously relied on a dose of caffeine is a very progressive, healthy replacement measure.

Perhaps the simplest form of replacement is conversation. It's very helpful to talk about the way you feel when you are missing your daily caffeine.

Get your feelings out in the open and address them. Keeping your cravings and disappointments inside is dangerous, and will eventually lead to a relapse. Being open and honest about the fact that you miss your caffeine is a healthy way to meet the challenge at hand head on.

The key is not to simply refrain from drinking caffeine, but to find a new way to spend your time and energy. Many addiction therapists say the chemical use is a symptom, not the actual problem.

In other words, there may be some emotional or psychological reasons behind our obsessive use of caffeine. This clearly does not mean you are sick or crazy if you get hooked on coffee; it simply means that in order to quit successfully you need to be fully aware of what you are thinking and feeling when you miss your caffeine.
People deal with boredom in different ways. It's often difficult to sit alone with your thoughts and not occupy your mind or your hands with something idle.

How many times have you found yourself pouring an extra cup of coffee even when you really had no desire for the effects of the caffeine? You may have just wanted something to do.

Many people find this realization discouraging. But getting bummed out will likely lead to your throwing in the towel and getting right back into your regular caffeine use.

Just accept the fact that you need to occupy your mind and your time with new, healthy activities to improve your chances of successfully quitting caffeine for good.Quit caffeine quickly, easily, and for good using the author's proven system. Download this complete guide to beating your caffeine addiction right now and discover how you too can kick your habit and remain caffeine free for the rest of your life.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-tea-and-caffeine-can-help-you-control-your-waistline http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-tea-and-caffeine-can-help-you-control-your-waistline#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:27:09 +0000 egcg green teacaffeine intakecaffeine contentweight loss supplementexperience weight lossanti oxidantblack tea http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-tea-and-caffeine-can-help-you-control-your-waistline weight loss supplement. However, the problem with using caffeine as a weight loss supplement is that most of our bodies are accustomed to some caffeine intake, so it may require a significant amount to have any effect. And for some, such a large dosage of caffeine can have side effects.

Some supplement manufacturers attempted to get around this problem by combining caffeine with other supplements purported to enhance weight loss, such as ephedrine. With this particular combination, users did experience weight loss, but the side effects of ephedrine proved very dangerous, sometimes even causing death by heart failure.

So, ephedrine has since been banned in the United States.

However, there may still be hope for using caffeine in conjunction with other supplements to achieve weight loss. The most promising is green tea's most potent anti-oxidant, EGCG.

Green tea alone has been shown to promote fat loss, speed up metabolism and even inhibit the absorption of dietary fat. However, it appears that when green tea is combined with additional caffeine, it may have even more impact on your ability to lose weight.

Green tea contains caffeine; however, its caffeine content is significantly lower than that of black tea, coffee and colas. So, most of green tea's weight loss effect is contributed to its anti-oxidant level rather than its caffeine level.

Bearing that in mind, researchers decided to evaluate how green tea might affect weight loss and weight maintenance if it was combined with an additional dose of caffeine, similar to that in coffee or cola. In addition, researchers evaluated how the results differed between subjects who were already consuming large amounts of caffeine compared to those who consumed small amounts of caffeine.

The study evaluated 76 overweight and moderately obese people. The participants were placed on a low calorie diet for 4 weeks. Following the diet period, they were observed during a weight maintenance period of 12 weeks. The participants were divided into high caffeine consumers, low caffeine consumers and a control group.

During the weight maintenance period, participants were either given a supplement that contained green tea's anti-oxidant EGCG plus caffeine, or a placebo.

During the study period, high caffeine consumers lost more weight than those who consumed smaller amounts of weight. During the weight maintenance period, the EGCG/caffeine supplement had a significantly greater effect on the people who were low caffeine consumers than on those who consumed larger amounts of caffeine. The low caffeine consumers who took the EGCG/caffeine supplement during weight maintenance continued to lose weight, lose body fat and show an increased metabolism. However, in the high caffeine consumers, the EGCG/caffeine supplement appeared to have no effect during the weight maintenance period.

So, what does this mean to your diet? Well, it certainly means that people who don't habitually consume large amounts of caffeine could benefit, in terms of weight loss, from increasing their caffeine consumption.

In addition, when you combine this research with results from other studies on green tea's effect on weight loss, it suggests that green tea may be the right way to increase your caffeine intake, particularly if you're caffeine sensitive.

Green tea's caffeine does not appear to raise the heart rate and blood pressure the way other caffeinated substances can, so it is better tolerated by those who are sensitive to caffeine.

In addition, it's important to note that the EGCG/caffeine supplement used in this study did not supply an inordinate amount of caffeine. The caffeine supplement was just 150 mg of caffeine, roughly equivalent to the amount you would find in a cup of green tea.

Other studies have shown that green tea has the ability to increase weight loss more than its mere caffeine content would suggest. Some studies have compared the weight loss of those who consumed green tea to those who consumed the same amount of caffeine found in green tea through other beverages.

In these studies, the participants who consumed green tea lost more weight than those who consumed the same amount of caffeine from other beverages, suggesting that it's not just the caffeine in green tea that makes it a good weight loss supplement.

Studies have shown that the EGCG in green tea can promote fat oxidation and inhibit the absorption of fat from the diet. This may be the reason that drinking green tea is more effective for weight loss than drinking other caffeinated beverages.

If you're trying to lose weight, there's still no substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise plan. Eating right and exercising will help you shed excess pounds and keep them off for good.

However, when you're trying to lose weight, any help is appreciated -- and it appears that increasing your caffeine consumption, particularly through drinking more green tea, may be just the jump start your metabolism needs. Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, green tea and wu long tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-two http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-two#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:50:25 +0000 enormous implicationsherbal energymundane activitiesaddictive substancecup of coffeeunfamiliar territoryenergy drink http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-two
In our last piece we covered the first two steps in the formula for successfully quitting caffeine. They were:

1. Accept the fact that you have a real addiction that's serious business.

2. Find as many people as possible to support your effort to quit.

In this article we'll have a closer look at the final two steps for quitting caffeine. Take action on these simple steps and you'll be on your way to a caffeine-free life.

Change Your Routine

A routine change is critical when you want to quit caffeine or any other addictive substance. By breaking the predictability of your daily pattern you decrease the likelihood of compulsive actions.

In this case, by eating breakfast in a different part of your house, and even changing the order of mundane activities like showering and shaving, you create unfamiliar territory for yourself. Once you are out of your normal routine you decrease the odds of simply reaching for your cup of coffee where it normally rests on the counter, for instance.

Removing this sort of compulsive, automatic action from your day goes a long way toward relieving the stress of abstinence and helping you to quit caffeine for good.

If you don't currently exercise in the morning, you should seriously consider starting. This will elevate your heart rate and give you a healthy charge of energy to replace the standard caffeine fix you've become used to.

You might even want to try an herbal energy drink in the morning. This will take the place of your usual caffeine beverage and leave you with a healthy lift.

Always Take One Day At A Time

Avoid thinking in terms of "forever" and "never again". These attitudes have enormous implications that can exhaust your energy and make you feel very small and vulnerable.

Instead, simply take one day at a time. All you really need to do to quit caffeine for good is not drink any today!

This technique drastically reduces the scope of what you need to do in order to succeed. Who wouldn't be intimidated with the idea of keeping something up for the next 50 years? It's much easier, both practically and emotionally, to manage a 24-hour period of time.

Anyone can quit caffeine for just one day. All you need to do is start a new day every morning when you wake up and renew your motivation and enthusiasm.

By breaking your long-term goal down into a more manageable frame of time you increase your chances of success exponentially. And you take an enormous amount of pressure off yourself, making it possible to actually enjoy the process of quitting caffeine.

Armed with these simple but highly effective steps caffeine will be no match for you! These tactics are taken directly from many of the leading addiction treatment philosophies, which are used to help people who are hooked on drugs like alcohol and heroine.

If these simple steps work for people who are addicted to life-threatening chemicals and hard drugs, they will certainly help you quit caffeine and stay caffeine-free for as long as you want.Quit caffeine quickly, easily, and for good using the author's proven system. Download this complete guide to beating your caffeine addiction right now and discover how you too can kick your habit and remain caffeine free for the rest of your life.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-stimulating-effects-of-black-tea-and-green-tea http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-stimulating-effects-of-black-tea-and-green-tea#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:25:02 +0000 benefits of green teatea cantea leaftea leavestea drinkingblack teaeffect of caffeine http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-stimulating-effects-of-black-tea-and-green-tea
The stimulating effect of a tea is mainly due to what is called alkaloid caffeine which is then linked with tannin found in a tea leaf.

Almost the entire amount of caffeine is dissolved during the infusion within the first 1-2 minutes because caffeine dissolves well in hot water. This is without the tannin.

This short brewing time results to a brew with a high level of caffeine not related to tannin. If the tea is brewed for a longer time about 4-8 minutes, the tannin as well as other ingredients start to dissolve gradually. This results, however, to a stronger brew.

Tannin has the ability to prevent or delay the caffeine from being absorbed quickly in the stomach or intestines.

It has been found that this delayed effect can stretch the cumulative effect of caffeine to 10-12 hours with frequent, daily tea-drinking.

So, if you want a more stimulating effect of a black tea or green tea, consider a short brewing time and if you only want a slightly stimulating effect, have a longer brewing time.

The caffeine of a tea can be reduced by pouring a little boiling water over the amount of tea to be used and then sieving this off after half a minute.

When not consumed in excess, tea can have a stimulating effect but not irritating unlike other beverage. This stimulating effect does not raise blood pressure. However, an excess intake of caffeine can cause an increase in blood pressure.

A recommended amount of tea to use is a maximum of one level teaspoon per cup of tea leaves with a longer brewing time about 4-6 minutes. This can be consumed naturally without the use of artificial sweeteners or sugar.

A tea left for a shorter time only results to a milder brew. Mary Rose Antonio invites you to learn more about the benefits of green tea as well as visit her online store where she sells organic green tea, assam black tea, and more byvisiting her site @ http://www.theteaavenue.com/ and http://www.green-tea-expert.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-one http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-one#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:50:27 +0000 substantial consequencescritical stepnervous systemsdrug addictsheroinecouple of daysaddict http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-quit-caffeine-for-good-part-one
This article will show you how to quit caffeine permanently.

As you probably know by now, it's easier to tell people you're going to quit caffeine than it is to actually pull it off. Maybe you've made it a few hours, a couple of days, or even a week or two without caffeine but eventually you always crawl back to your habit.

So why is it so difficult to quit caffeine? The answer is simple enough.

You're addicted.

Before you start protesting about how you already know this, sit for a moment and let the idea really sink in. You are addicted to caffeine.

You are, in many ways, no different from the person who is hooked on alcohol or heroine. You may not want to hear this; in fact it may even tick you off.

But do you want to quit caffeine or not? If so, put your ego aside for a few minutes and keep reading.

Until you accept the fact that you are an addict, your chances of successfully quitting are minimal. As long as you fool yourself into thinking it's "just a little coffee" or something along these lines there are no substantial consequences involved when you pick the habit back up.

But when you face the truth - that you are in fact addicted to a chemical that causes harm to your circulatory and nervous systems - the stakes of the game are raised. When you admit to yourself and to others that you have a serious problem your whole attitude on the matter will likely change.

Once you stop dealing with a little habit and start dealing with a serious addiction you become more committed. This is the first critical step toward quitting caffeine and staying caffeine free fro good.

Take a few minutes or a few days to come to terms with this issue. And then once you have fully accepted the fact that you have the same kind of problem that other drug addicts struggle with get to work on your plan for quitting again; this time for good!

You'll need to set a firm date in the near future as your official quit caffeine date. This will allow you to mentally prepare for the leap and to gather the support of those around you.
Involve as many other people as possible to improve your chances. Tell all your friends, your spouse, your family, and your co-workers you are going to quit again and you'd like their support.

Ask the people in your life to call you out when they see you drinking caffeine after your set quit date. This will put positive peer pressure on you and of course the team effort will greatly increase your odds of success.

When you have multiple people in your life who will confront you for backing out on your goal, it becomes much more difficult to backslide and relapse. Even if you get angry with these people in the heat of the moment you'll know deep down they are acting in your best interest.

When another person interrupts your addictive/compulsive thought process by calling you out, it provides you with an opportunity to reflect. This gives you a chance to reconsider your actions and get back on track.

So to recap, the first and most critical two steps on your journey to a caffeine free life are:

1. Accept the fact that you have a real addiction that's serious business.

2. Find as many people as possible to support your effort to quit.

Follow through on both of these steps and you'll be well on your way to reclaiming control of your life and putting an end to a negative habit.Quit caffeine quickly, easily, and for good using the author's proven system. Download this complete guide to beating your caffeine addiction right now and discover how you too can kick your habit and remain caffeine free for the rest of your life.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-understand-what-caffeine-does http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-understand-what-caffeine-does#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:27:59 +0000 decaf coffeeaffects of caffeinecoffee beanscoffee loversdrink coffeedunkin donutsdelicious flavour http://www.artwoo.com/article/coffee-understand-what-caffeine-does drink coffee before bedtime because I am sensitive to the affects of caffeine. I can't even drink pop before bedtime or I will pay for it at night. This one of the main reasons why I keep a supply of decaf in my kitchen. If I do need that quick taste, I can brew some coffee without suffering the intolerable insomnia associated with caffeine.

My other backup for those times when I have run out of decaf and I crave a quick coffee at night is Dunkin Donuts. They brew a decaf that has all the flavour of the regular brew, but without the concentrated caffeine levels that will wire up my nerves. I've even wandered out to get the iced variety when it has been too hot for my normal drink, and because I just have to have that delicious flavour running over my tongue.

Coffee beans have the natural molecule called caffeine built in. I am not very familiar with the process for its removal though. I picture a huge contraption resembling a sieve that uses a filtration system to remove the caffeine from the boiling beans' water. I suppose this is more fantasy than reality because you can get whole grinds and beans from stores.

I strongly imagine that the process involves the entire bean and not just the water. However, it is my best bet for coffee lovers like myself who have to avoid that dreaded caffeine.

I do worry that with the flavours of regular and decaf coffee being so much alike that the coffee-houses may give me regular accidentally. I avoid this concern by keeping a constant supply of decaf in my kitchen. Making mistakes is only human, right? I am also concerned that my Starbucks barista may give me decaf instead of my morning regular. Without that morning boost of caffeine, I have forked out $4, only to continue to doze the day away. Whatever the case I do adore coffee. Don't you? Concentrating on the topic of coffee types, Peter J. Wilson publishes essentially for http://www.coffee-espresso-maker-tips.com . Through his detailed publications (e.g. http://www.coffee-espresso-maker-tips.com/coffee-maker.html on coffee maker ) he improved his expertise in the field. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/strategies-for-quitting-a-coffee-or-caffeine-addiction http://www.artwoo.com/article/strategies-for-quitting-a-coffee-or-caffeine-addiction#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:01:35 +0000 target daynausea and vomitingblood pressure dropcold turkeychocolate barsexcess bloodsoft drinks http://www.artwoo.com/article/strategies-for-quitting-a-coffee-or-caffeine-addiction cold turkey, or a gradual withdrawal.

It is extremely hard to stop cold turkey, as you suddenly no longer get your morning "fix", causing you to feel lightheaded and shaky. As the day progresses, people start to feel irritable, unable to work, nervous, restless, sleepy, and develop a huge headache. These headaches are caused by the reduction in caffeine, which makes the body oversensitive to adenosine, making blood pressure drop dramatically and excess blood to fill the head. This headache usually lasts from one to five days and can usually be alleviated with ibuprofen or aspirin. Nausea and vomiting have even been reported in some extreme cases. The second day of the cold turkey cure is a little bit easier, and you should feel like a new person within a week.

To ease the shock of eliminating coffee all at once, there are several tricks that are suggested, including starting the day with a cold shower, deep breathing, standing on your shoulders to bring blood to your head, and exercise to get your circulation pumping. A lot of people who are successful with the cold turkey approach do it while they are on vacation.

Gradual withdrawal is much easier for most people, with the first step being to determine how much caffeine you average each day. Keeping a journal or making notes in your planner for a week is a good idea, as you need to remember to count all coffees, teas, soft drinks, chocolate bars, and medicines that you know contain caffeine. Once you figure out how much caffeine you average, make a plan to reduce caffeine each day, which is known as caffeine fading. It is also important to set a target day for being caffeine free, a time period of a month is suggested. The easiest first step is to switch to a lower caffeine type of coffee, while others claim that the best way is cut down daily caffeine intake by half a cup.

If you choose to do this method, plan ahead and make sure to have substitutes available, with many colas having a caffeine-free version. You can also try using half-decaffeinated/half-caffeinated for a while and slowly decreasing to full decaf. If you like milk in your coffee, you can simply add more to reduce the amount of caffeine you are taking in. When dependant on caffeine, you may snack more during the day without even realizing it, as a way to keep blood sugar high. Therefore, you may even lose a few pounds once you give up caffeine. Although there may be no substitute in something that tastes quite like coffee, there are toasted grain beverages and a variety of herbal teas that are much healthier than caffeinated coffee.

Other suggestions for overcoming you addiction to caffeine are avoiding people, places, and things that you associate with coffee; cleansing your system with a detox diet; hypnosis, relaxation techniques, visualization, yoga, and tai chi; regular exercise, and adding a multiple vitamin to your diet for energy will help your fight against caffeine addiction.More information on coffee and caffeine addictions is available at VitaNet ®, LLC Health Food Store. http://vitanetonline.com/]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-a-problem-to-be-solved-as http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-a-problem-to-be-solved-as#comments Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:50:09 +0000 caffeine withdrawal symptomseffects of caffeinecoffeestomach ulcersawakebeveragesaftermath http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-a-problem-to-be-solved-as coffee contains caffeine but that is not the case. Beverages like cokes and chocolate products contain caffeine. A hot cup of coffee with the morning sunshine sounds so tempting and revitalizing.

It has the ability to keep you awake and help burn that midnight oil in time of dire need. Coffee becomes a matter for social gathering. It helps you socialize by letting you bump into one of your colleagues in the office which otherwise wouldn't have happened.

It is being considered as one of your friend as it has helped you sit up late at night and clear those grueling Math's papers. With all the usefulness one can think of we also happen to know that coffee contains caffeine which is not good for your health.

Having coffee can help you remain alert but it is the aftermath you should be worried about the ill effects it has on your health. It is a stimulus which does wonders to your central nervous system by stressing the hormones in the blood stream and keeping you alert and awake whenever you have it.

This unnatural way of keeping your body alert takes a toll on your body. The normal way of functioning gets disrupted due to the intake of coffee or any other product which contains good amount of caffeine.

As caffeine gets into our system it makes us addicted. After knowing the ill effects of caffeine if you suddenly stop taking coffee, you will face caffeine withdrawal symptoms which can be anything from a headache, irritability, fatigue, constipation, lack of appetite, lack of concentration to even forgetfulness.

The withdrawal symptoms can be very harmful leading to stomach ulcers as the coffee can be acidic. This excess acid gets into your blood streams causing loss of calcium in urine. Caffeine which has been freely used in most of the beverages has led kids get addicted to it. The high content of sugar just makes it very popular among children which are the future generation with excess weight.

It is also the cause of abnormal fast, slow or irregular heartbeats. It is also known for increasing blood pressure which leads to constant stress and hypertension. There are increasing chances of heart disease; pancreas and bladder cancer which we all know can be very fatal.

The idea to quit caffeine should be very strong and not one to tampered with. The process should be slow and gradual. As we all know the withdrawal symptoms of caffeine is very bad. Avoid other caffeinated products which would just make matters worse. If you happen to drink 6 cups coffee a day cut it down. Try to have 2 cups green tea and 4 cups coffee and similarly as you go ahead you will completely stop till you got rid of caffeine from your life. Sharon Hopkins manages home remedies sites such as http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com to help you in your daily life with simple and easy home care remedies. Like many addiction caffeine addiction works on the theory of slow and gradual treatment. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/tea-and-the-caffeine-myth http://www.artwoo.com/article/tea-and-the-caffeine-myth#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:27:03 +0000 loose leaf teatea caffeinetea bushcaffeine contentcup of teatea flavortea shops http://www.artwoo.com/article/tea-and-the-caffeine-myth tea shops - it was nice to see that loose leaf teas are gaining in popularity at least in some parts of the U.S. There's definitely a lot yet to be done in terms of general education about the quality of different leaves - I will write another article about this, hopefully I'll have some physical samples soon. I came back with what feels like countless new things to write about, but for the moment let's just dispell the various rumors about caffeine in tea. We'll take a look at caffeine contents of different parts of the tea bush, absorption, flavor, and differences of caffeine in tea and coffee.

Let's start with some basic facts, from the beginning...: the quantity of caffeine in dry loose leaf tea is higher than the quantity of caffeine in the same weight of dry coffee beans. The caffeine content of a cup of tea, on average, is lower though (by about half), than the same in a like size cup of coffee. This is due to the fact that more tea is produced from the same amount of tea leaves than from coffee beans. Infusing tea beyond the recommended steeping time increases the caffeine content of the cup, which is something I recommend against - the flavor of the tea will be affected to some degree (the primary contributors to the tea 'flavor' is due to the interaction between the caffeine and polyphenols present in the leaves).

So, in short, a properly infused cup of tea generally yields about half the caffeine content of a cup of tea.

Caffeine content of a tea bush varies by the part of the bush used for your loose leaf tea. While caffeine levels vary slightly by region, the general breakdown of caffeine content is as follows:

Bud 4.50 % First leaf 4.10 % Second Leaf 3.40 % Third Leaf 2.90 % Upper stem 2.50 % Lower stem 1.40 %

Depending on the type of tea you are drinking (white tea, for instance is primarily just buds, with high caffeine content). Many low quality loose leaf teas have higher net quantities of stems, resulting in a lower caffeine content tea. This is important, remember, because flavor is a matter of the essential interaction between polyphenols and caffeine in tea). As far as daily consumption is concerned, it is generally safe (and has no known - at least from what I've found in all my research) to consume as much as 10 to 12 cups of tea per day. I do have to add a word of caution here though.... tea is a diuretic, due to its caffeine content. You will need to drink more water to make up for fluid loss caused by drinking a lot of tea. I realize it may sound odd, but just try it! Drink a pot of real loose leaf tea, and you'll find yourself feeling dehydrated an hour later. Of course the same isn't true for the junk that passes itself off as tea (think Lipton ice tea, for instance).

To further illustrate the relative caffeine content in various beverages, here's a comparison:

Bottle of Coke (300ml) - 40mg caffeine (average) Dark Chocolate Bar (50g) - 35mg caffeine (avg) Cup of Coffee (8oz) - 100mg (avg) Cup of Tea (8oz) - 35mg (avg) A pharmacologically active dose of caffeine is 200mg and a fatal dose is 10,000mg. Important to note here is also that several studies suggest that as much as 70-80% of caffeine content consumed is actually not absorbed by the body.

Here is another one for you: caffeine content of green tea is approximately the same as it is in black tea. The fermentation process critical to the state of the final leaf (green or black) does affect the active Catechin (antioxidant) content of the leaf, but the caffeine content remains largely the same. So.... when the store clerk tells you that the green tea has less caffeine, don't take their word for it. Just stick with the recommended water temperatures and infusing times, and you'll get a great cup of tea - with a caffeine dose half that of coffee, and not detrimental to your health (standard disclaimer applies here, if you have any health concerns please do consult with your doctor).

On to the subject of decaffeinated tea: This probably warrants its own subject, but let's at least have this for a bit of reference. There are three commercial means of extracting caffeine from loose leaf tea, including the use of solvents (either ethyl acetate or methylene chloride) or the use of carbon dioxide. While producers insist that this affects the leaf only minimally, you will be drinking a tea with less than 0.4% caffeine (that's the max content of caffeine in the dry leaf for decaffeinated tea). Again here as a purist I do want to mention that the flavor interactions will be affected, and you are consuming a product altered through the use of foreign chemical substances. Buyer beware. Mark is a contributing author to the Loose Leaf information site at http://www.looseleaf.info ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/single-cup-coffee-makers-bring-convenience http://www.artwoo.com/article/single-cup-coffee-makers-bring-convenience#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:01:30 +0000 single cup coffee makersflavor changescup coffeecoffee cupcup of coffeemany different typesmorning noon http://www.artwoo.com/article/single-cup-coffee-makers-bring-convenience Single cup coffee makers can make life a little easier in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening depending on when you need that one cup. There are many different types of these products out on the market today so depending on what you drink will depend on the type of item you purchase. You can brew right into your cup and there are products that allow you to brew right from the package. Choosing your favorite cup of caffeine any time of the day or night will be more convenient with one of these products.

For you a regular cup in the morning is all you need then there are several of these products you can choose from. There are items that brew a pot and there are items that brew right into your coffee cup. You may find that brewing your first cup in the morning is the most enjoyable because it is the least messy and all you have to do is pick up the cup and go. Then you may be an evening caffeine drinker if that is the case you can still use one of these styles to brew your decaffeinated cup of coffee. No matter what your choice is from the selection of single cup coffee makers you will be able to have a cup anytime you want without a lot of mess.

Some people love their espresso but may think they would have to brew an entire pot. That is not true there are several varieties on the market that will let you have your favorite flavor for just one cup. Many may choose this caffeine first thing in the morning or even to relax with when they get home. The choices are many and you may think that you would have to pay a heavy duty price for these well you don't. There are some that can provide you with flavor changes and all kinds of features that you may want to choose for a higher price but for just that one favorite flavor you don't have to pay a big price. Some run under $20 and go up so depending on what you need to make sure you have your flavor in the morning; noon or night depends on what you will pay.

Choosing one of these products that are automatic will not only let you enjoy great tasting caffeine but it may even help to wake you up when you smell the fresh pot brewing. At your fingertips all for you when you want it will help you get your morning started on the right foot. These days the possibilities of your first wake me up dose of caffeine in the morning will depend on you. The many styles and designs to choose from will let you pick just the right one for you. Not only will you be able to choose one that makes the caffeine you want but you can choose it in the style you want to match your kitchen. When you choose from single cup coffee makers selecting one in style that brings convenience will be easy.Mike Brown Hot resources where you can find and buy single cup coffee makers are as follows... Single Cup Coffee Makers]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/perk-up-with-bawls-energy-drink http://www.artwoo.com/article/perk-up-with-bawls-energy-drink#comments Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:27:09 +0000 bawls energy drinkenergy drinkscaffeine contentsoft drinksextra energyparty loversrefreshing taste http://www.artwoo.com/article/perk-up-with-bawls-energy-drink extra energy with a punch, then it is only right that you get yourself Bawls energy drink.

What makes Bawls different from any other energy drink?

The manufacturers of Bawls distinguished themselves from its competitors in the energy drink industry by putting caffeine into their ingredients. Caffeine is the primary ingredient in Bawls energy drink.

Caffeine is said to be the ingredient that is making people more active and energetic. This same ingredient are found mostly in soft drinks and coffee. The thing with Bawls energy drink is that their caffeine is way stronger than those you find from any other drinks. The delicious and refreshing taste of Bawls energy drink should not fool you into drinking more than the necessary amount. Take note of its caffeine content. And take note that one bottle of Bawls energy drink is enough to keep your energy pumping for hours on end.

Is Bawls energy drink for everybody?

Considering the ingredient that is in Bawls energy drink, it can be said that those students who need to stay up late for studying purposes, persons on an all-night trip and party lovers who want to have fun all night long are the best possible consumers.

If you are into an activity that needs you to be perked up and active for along period of time, then Bawls energy drink is what you should take. Keep in mind that this drink is not meant for those who are involved in physical activities. It is not meant to boost your energy like other energy drinks can but it will surely keep you awake when you have to.

Bawls does not have the needed nutrients that are available in other energy drinks. So if you are one of those who are way too sensitive to caffeine, Bawls energy drink is definitely not what you should take.

Why you should consider Bawls energy drink?

1. The price.

Bawls energy drink cost somewhere between an energy drink and a soda. This simply means that it does not cost as much as the price of energy drinks that you have taken or seen from the grocery.

Considering the effect that this drink will give to you, it would not be hard for you to decide some of Bawls energy drink over the others which are more familiar and are more commercialized already.

2. The nutrients.

Bawls energy drink will not make you more fatter compared to the usual soda that you normally take. A bottle of Bawls contain more or less 120 calories so those who are watching out their weights need not worry about putting on additional pounds. Furthermore, it is far more efficient when it comes to calorie content as opposed to other energy drinks who have a lot more in them.

3. The effect.

What energy drinks can do for you should be one of the consideration before you let yourself enticed by what the ads are presenting.

The caffeine that is in Bawls energy drinks should be taken seriously. Those who do not aversion to this ingredient can definitely benefit from the effects that Bawls energy drink can give them. This is especially if you want to keep alert and active during the times when you have to be.

This is one of the best thing that Bawls energy drink can give you. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. For more information on energy drinks, please visit http://energy-drink.articlekeep.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-how-to-give-up-successfully http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-how-to-give-up-successfully#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:27:27 +0000 caffeine withdrawal symptomscaffeine addictioncaffeine workschronic tirednessadrenal glandsadrenal glandfortunately http://www.artwoo.com/article/caffeine-addiction-how-to-give-up-successfully 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 health practitioner nor is it intended as medical advice. 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. ]]>