Tag ‘Coffee’
The Caffeine Inhaler Debate: Awesome No-Calorie Energy Boost or Threat to Health?
Invented by a Harvard Professor, the caffeine inhaler, known as AeroShots, is another in a long line “energy boosting” retail items for the over-worked, sleep deprived American populace. The caffeine inhaler boasts a safe, no calorie way of getting your morning caffeine boost. While the rest of us are drinking highly sweetened coffees, sodas, and more
Coffee and Anxiety Attacks – Is Caffeine Good or Bad for Stress?
When I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I was told to stay away from caffeine because coffee and anxiety attacks don’t mix…or rather, they do mix together very well, causing more anxiety. I didn’t drink coffee back then, but I did consume caffeine in the form of sodas. Does Coffee Cause Anxiety Attacks? Coffee more
Scenes from a Sick Day in Our House
It started on Sunday evening. I added generic Tylenol to my evening pills (with my prozac, zyrtec, mutli-vitamin and two doses of flax oil), because my head was POUNDING. Unfortunately, the acetaminophen did me no good. My head was still pounding after several visits upstairs to calm my crying son who apparently developed a sore more
Caffeine & Sugar Addiction: Soda to Mocha
Almost a year ago, I wouldn’t touch anything with caffeine or sugar in it, except on very special occasions or when I was desperate. I would have some pie after Christmas dinner, the occasional soda in a restaurant if I felt tired, and a cup of tea in the morning to give me a healthy more
Falling off the proverbial wagon
I’m lame. I’m no different than an alcoholic or a cocaine addict. Okay, maybe not that severe, but still… I can follow the healthy lifestyle for a few days; then, without even realizing it, I’ve fallen back into old habits and feeling ill again. I am so frustrated with myself right now. I cannot even more
The Morning Calm – Boosting Mood & Energy
The kids have been total terrors lately. Constant tantrums, demanding things from me, and just not getting along. Screaming…that’s a big one. It’s physically and emotionally exhausting. My energy levels and mood have not been so great lately as a result of this constant barage of mood swings from the kids. Did I mention they more
Sugar High, Sugar Low
Image via Wikipedia I have over-indulged on the sugar lately, and the results are not so good. I haven’t gained weight, at least not yet. But I will say that my nerves are shot. I’m anxious, mildly depressed, my mind is racing, and today, I’m jittery. How do I know it’s the sugar? I’ve over-indulged more
