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Detox
Caffeine withdrawalIf you are planning a detox, then caffeine is usually one of the main drinks you need to avoid. However, if you are a regular coffee or tea drinker then this can be difficult. Caffeine withdrawal usually first begins with a bad headache, and this can happen as early as 10 hours after your last cup of tea or coffee. It is much kinder to your body to gradually decrease your caffeine intake, which will eventually allow you to eliminate it completely without the caffeine withdrawal symptoms.If you drink caffeine regularly you tend to have a reduced sensitivity to the drug's effects and need higher doses of caffeine. Health experts generally advise that people should try to consume no more than around 300 mg of caffeine daily. Caffeine withdrawal headache If you are prone to migraines then, unfortunately, caffeine withdrawal can often trigger a major attack. Caffeine, a neurotoxic alkaloid, constricts blood vessels in the head and neck, and so when you withdraw from caffeine the constriction goes. Vascular dilation is closely associated with migraines. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system to some extent, and many of us drink a cup of coffee to help us wake up, tackle lethargy and to feel more alert during the day. Caffeine is also a diuretic, and as well as being present in coffee and tea, it is also in cola, some soft drinks and certain brands of chocolate; dark chocolate can contain up to 30 mg of caffeine. The average cup of coffee contains about 135mg, black tea 35mg, diet Cola 46mg of caffeine.
When you are following a calorie-controlled diet you are far more likely to snack when you have a cup of tea or coffee - such drinks call out for a biscuit or cake to accompany them. So as well as dropping calories with the milk and sugar you have with your coffee and tea you will also probably drop snacks too.
Peppermint is a natural headache remedy, so try a refreshing cup of peppermint tea. Try a cooling eyemask (the gel-filled ones you chill in the fridge are best) and a relaxing nap. A head and shoulders massage can be really soothing at this time, especially with aromatherapy oils. A 20 minute walk outside will help clear your head a little, and get the oxygen pumping into your body which will help with your detox overall. |
Caffeine
withdrawal symptoms
De-caffeinated tea and coffee
To qualify as decaffeinated the product must have at least 97
percent of the caffeine removed.
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Emma's
Diet Tip 
According to a recent study, drinking a glass of pomegranate juice a day may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. It's because this delicious juice is full of polyphenols - these help reduce the cell replicating.
Top non caffeine drinks
1. Water - make sure it's chilled with lots of ice and a chumk of lemon. Carbonated makes a refreshing change.
2. Herbal /Fruit Teas - there are so many delicious flavours now, such as: vanilla, chamomile, rose-hip, cranberry, citrus blends,etc.
3. Hot water and lemon - you really will find a mug of this refreshing first thing in the morning. It's great for your digestion and detox.
4. Decaff Tea and Coffee - if you get a well known brand it is difficult to tell the difference with the caffeine-filled versions. They still have a little caffeine content though, so don't drink them all day or you'll wreck your detox diet plan!
5. Decaff soda and soft drinks - check the labels carefully for any caffeine, but there are plenty of great flavours without caffeine. Try and avoid aspartame as well.