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I was never even close to being addicted to coffee and I refuse to drink even one drink due to its effects on my body. Stimulants not only fry you a bit, they a
by Ixiaus 16y ago
I was never even close to being addicted to coffee and I refuse to drink even one drink due to its effects on my body. Stimulants not only fry you a bit, they also fatigue your adrenal glands which is the major cause for midday fatigue, random allergies, and poor sleep at night.
I highly recommend anyone that drinks anything more than green tea to quit - it seriously f's up your adrenals...
- savemylife 16y agoDo you have any references to back this up? I'm curious specifically about your claim that caffeine negatively affects adrenal glands.
- Ixiaus 16y agoI don't have any specific scientific papers to cite (although I have seen them), I do have personal anecdotal experience and this article that I read a while ago about it: http://www.integrativepsychiatry.net/adrenal_fatigue.html http://www.integrativepsychiatry.net/adrenal_fatigue.html My personal experience was this: extreme fatigue during the day (it was difficult for me to stay awake and not nap when doing anything sedentary), daily allergies that fired up (very badly) for no allergic reason, and a general sense of sluggishness. Once I cut out stimulants (it isn't just caffeine, but the amphetamines in decongestants, ADHD medications, etc...) and started taking pills with desiccated adrenal gland tissue and thyroid boosters I could stay sharp all day long without ANY caffeine or naps. I slept really well every night, and a general sense of well being came back. This coupled with my improved diet in general (paleo diet, no grains at all, high in animal protein and vegetables) made my life so much better. My body feels good, finally.
- fgf 16y agoI'm also very interested in more info about this.
- Ixiaus 16y agoSee my reply to the previous commenter.
- eru 16y agoWhy do you think than green tea is especially mild?