Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
How Caffeine Can Affect Your Health
In a regular cup of coffee there are about 170 mg of caffeine and in decaffeinated coffee there are about 30/40 mg of caffeine.
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
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 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
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
IS THERE A HEALTHY COFFEE, BECAUSE I LIKE MY COFFEE?!?
Gano Healthy Coffee Products reduce the caffeine to about 7 or 8 mg per cup and give you the same energy boost without the health risks. De-caf Gano Cafe, Cafe Mocha and Tea, all blended with Ganoderma Mushroom extract, are available online at www.Healthy-Coffee-Shop.com. Ask for a free sample and try it for yourself.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011
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Friday, December 16, 2011
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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker For College
Being a school teacher has its perks. One of them is getting the inside scoop on what kids are into.
So when one of the parents told me she was getting a Keurig single serve coffee maker for her college daughter, a light went off in my head. It occurred to me that students, both high school and college age students, are drinking more and more coffee. That certainly was not true in the past.
When I was in college, very few students were drinking coffee. Now, they are connoisseurs of the stuff. I guess I should have taken notice when our high school yearbook had a coffee theme two years ago. Kids are showing up every morning with their Starbucks, Carribou, and Java Joe to-go cups clutched in one hand as they try to carry the books in the other hand.
We have had a Keurig single serve coffee maker in the room behind the media center. That's where I learned the benefits of this amazing machine.
Yes, the k-cups do cost more than the coffee you make from a bag of regular coffee purchased at a grocery store, but there is no comparison in coffee quality.
I order my favorite k-cups online and save money there, but they still cost more. But I can't put a price tag on the flavor. It is great... every time.
So my friend is telling me about the Keurig coffee maker her daughter has at college. The girl was telling her mom how wonderful the machine is because they don't have a kitchen at college. There is no clean up, no mess, and they can brew one cup and take off for class without looking back.
This really works for the kids because they are on a bit of a tighter budget while at school. They used to pay 3-4 bucks for their morning "Joe" while in high school. Now they are actually saving money by brewing their own. It is a win-win setup for students and parents. The students are getting their coffee and the parents are saving 0 or more each month.
As a parent, you can even put a Keurig single serve coffee maker bug in Grandma's ear. The grandparents are always trying to help out or buy things for their grandchildren, and this would really give them some "trend status" in the eyes of their grandkids.
What's on your counter? You really don't have to be a college student to enjoy a Keurig single serve coffee maker.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Part 3 - Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (Chs 12-15)
Friday, December 2, 2011
Great Atmosphere, Great Coffee - Caribou Coffee
Caribou coffee is the second-largest coffee retailer in the United States, that they have ranked first in recent years in taste test for flavor. This company began in Minnesota, and now the caribou coffee franchise includes 460 coffee shops in 18 states in the eastern and central regions of the country. It is second to only the Starbucks corporation franchise in terms of size and the number of stores.Carabou coffee has had its up's and downs since it was founded in 1992. But the company's story is very in inspiring and in interesting to up and coming entrepreneurs.
In 1990, while on a trip to the wilderness of Alaska, the founding members of Caribou John and Kim Puckett, encountered a beautiful site. While they were climbing to the top of Sable Mountain, they saw in the valley below a herd of Carabou running by. What happened then was they took this vision home to Minnesota with them, and a couple of short years later they opened the first Caribou coffee shop in Edina, Minnesota. This started them on that path to their dreams. And it resulted in the company which strives for the highest quality of products and service in the coffee business today.
Caribou Coffee Offers
What you'll find when you walk into a caribou coffee franchise shop is a laid back atmosphere that can be compared to a ski lodge or even a wilderness cabin. Carabou coffee offers more than just hot and cold beverages. They have now begun to offer baked goods that will warm your bones and make your mouth water.You'll find most beverages that you have come to expect to find in your basic coffee shop today, including espresso drinks such as cappuccinos and lattes. You can also find blended drinks, with and without coffee, depending upon your desire.
You can also find tea has a common item at your favorite Caribu coffee shop. And you'll find the tea will come in many different flavors and types. You must also experience the selection of " wild drinks", which includes some signature concoctions that you will only find in Carabou coffee franchise stores.This company, a couple years ago started a bakery side of the business, which includes muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls that will go along with your beverage of choice.
They even have sandwiches, so that you can enjoy your coffee at lunchtime. Carabou coffee has even starting a selection of clothing that is available and shows the caribou coffee label.Caribou coffee has had its shares of problems over the years as the business has developed. Without question Caribou coffee offers a quality product that many people have come to enjoy. If you have never tried Caribou coffee, then you should probably give it a try today.For more information on this topic as well as other coffee / espresso topics visit: Caribou Coffee [http://www.coffeeespressoclubs.com]
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