The document discusses recent research that has found coffee may provide health benefits rather than risks. Studies show drinking 1-3 cups of coffee per day is associated with reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. While caffeine is often credited, other compounds in coffee like polyphenols may also contribute benefits. Experts recommend paying attention to individual tolerance, as coffee can cause sleep issues if consumed late in the day, and is addictive for some people. Moderation of 2-3 cups seems to provide benefits without negative effects.
The document provides tips for naturally losing weight fast that are backed by scientific research. These include intermittent fasting like the 16/8 method, tracking calorie intake, eating mindfully, eating protein for breakfast, cutting back on sugar and refined carbs, and eating plenty of fiber. It also discusses some effective weight loss products that can help reduce time to see results, such as the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic, VivaSlim, Alive supplements, and following a keto diet plan.
Stephanie Daniels | Counterintuitive Health Tips That Really WorkStephanie Daniels
Many counterintuitive health tips have been shown to work, including drinking coffee before a nap, not brushing teeth right after eating acidic foods, and gaining muscle weight to fit into a smaller clothing size. Some other unconventional tips that can improve health are eating more substantial snacks to eat less overall, exercising when tired to gain energy, and handwriting notes rather than typing to better remember information. Spending less alone time with relationships can also improve their quality by allowing more processing of thoughts than constant interaction.
Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a home remedy, used to treat everything from a sore throatto varicose veins. But there’s not much science to support the claims. Still, in recent years, some researchers have been taking a closer look at apple cider vinegar and its possible benefits. It’s mostly apple juice, but adding yeast turns the fruit sugar into alcohol -- this is fermentation. Bacteria turn the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s what gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell.
Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: To lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water.
14 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise in 2021, According to Expertssaeedsiddig
14 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise in 2021, According to Experts
These smart and easy tips will help you slim down, and you don't even need to lace up your sneakers.
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- The document discusses 33 "saboteurs" that can prevent weight loss efforts, including things like water retention, weekend overeating, not eating enough calcium or good fats, following fad diets, and consuming too many calories from drinks.
- It provides solutions and tips to overcome each saboteur, such as drinking more water, planning healthy weekend meals in advance, including calcium-rich foods, and cutting back on sugary beverages.
- The key message is that identifying and addressing common weight loss obstacles can help people achieve their slimming goals through small changes to their diet and lifestyle habits.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for executives due to stress, smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Regular walking can significantly reduce risks by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving fitness and stress levels, and helping to quit smoking. The simple act of walking briskly for 20 minutes daily can provide major health benefits and reduce the risk of heart disease without significant time or cost commitments.
This document provides nutrition information for women before and after menopause. It addresses common concerns around weight gain and bone health during this time. For weight maintenance, it recommends choosing low-fat foods and healthy fats while eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. It also stresses the importance of regular physical activity to increase calorie burning and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The document also discusses bone health and osteoporosis, emphasizing calcium and vitamin D intake through food and supplements, as well as weight-bearing exercise to promote strong bones.
The document provides tips for naturally losing weight fast that are backed by scientific research. These include intermittent fasting like the 16/8 method, tracking calorie intake, eating mindfully, eating protein for breakfast, cutting back on sugar and refined carbs, and eating plenty of fiber. It also discusses some effective weight loss products that can help reduce time to see results, such as the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic, VivaSlim, Alive supplements, and following a keto diet plan.
Stephanie Daniels | Counterintuitive Health Tips That Really WorkStephanie Daniels
Many counterintuitive health tips have been shown to work, including drinking coffee before a nap, not brushing teeth right after eating acidic foods, and gaining muscle weight to fit into a smaller clothing size. Some other unconventional tips that can improve health are eating more substantial snacks to eat less overall, exercising when tired to gain energy, and handwriting notes rather than typing to better remember information. Spending less alone time with relationships can also improve their quality by allowing more processing of thoughts than constant interaction.
Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a home remedy, used to treat everything from a sore throatto varicose veins. But there’s not much science to support the claims. Still, in recent years, some researchers have been taking a closer look at apple cider vinegar and its possible benefits. It’s mostly apple juice, but adding yeast turns the fruit sugar into alcohol -- this is fermentation. Bacteria turn the alcohol into acetic acid. That’s what gives vinegar its sour taste and strong smell.
Many methods to improve your health are pretty straightforward: To lose weight, eat less and exercise more; to boost your energy, get more sleep; to prevent dehydration, drink more water.
14 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise in 2021, According to Expertssaeedsiddig
14 Proven Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise in 2021, According to Experts
These smart and easy tips will help you slim down, and you don't even need to lace up your sneakers.
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- The document discusses 33 "saboteurs" that can prevent weight loss efforts, including things like water retention, weekend overeating, not eating enough calcium or good fats, following fad diets, and consuming too many calories from drinks.
- It provides solutions and tips to overcome each saboteur, such as drinking more water, planning healthy weekend meals in advance, including calcium-rich foods, and cutting back on sugary beverages.
- The key message is that identifying and addressing common weight loss obstacles can help people achieve their slimming goals through small changes to their diet and lifestyle habits.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for executives due to stress, smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Regular walking can significantly reduce risks by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving fitness and stress levels, and helping to quit smoking. The simple act of walking briskly for 20 minutes daily can provide major health benefits and reduce the risk of heart disease without significant time or cost commitments.
This document provides nutrition information for women before and after menopause. It addresses common concerns around weight gain and bone health during this time. For weight maintenance, it recommends choosing low-fat foods and healthy fats while eating plenty of fruits and vegetables and whole grains. It also stresses the importance of regular physical activity to increase calorie burning and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The document also discusses bone health and osteoporosis, emphasizing calcium and vitamin D intake through food and supplements, as well as weight-bearing exercise to promote strong bones.
Yes, drinking more water may help you lose weight hubJohnEpps6
Drinking more water may help with weight loss in several ways:
1. It can suppress appetite by mimicking feelings of fullness and preventing dehydration from being mistaken for hunger.
2. Drinking cold water can slightly increase metabolism as the body expends energy warming it.
3. Replacing high calorie drinks like soda with water reduces overall liquid calorie intake.
4. Proper hydration enhances exercise performance and ability to burn calories through increased energy and muscle efficiency.
The document outlines 11 habits that can help people live to 100 years old according to various experts and studies. The habits include: not retiring but staying active in other ways, flossing daily to reduce bacteria in the mouth, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, eating a fiber-rich cereal for breakfast, sleeping 6 hours per night, eating whole foods instead of supplements, managing stress through activities like yoga, living like Seventh Day Adventists who avoid smoking and overindulgence, maintaining daily routines, staying socially connected, and being conscientious.
The document provides tips for increasing metabolism by getting adequate sleep, avoiding crash diets and skipping meals, staying hydrated, consuming calcium-rich foods and spices, and engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise and weight training to build muscle mass and boost calorie burning. Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, inadequate sleep, and other lifestyle factors can cause metabolism to slow over time. Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can help speed up metabolism and make it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
The paleo approach - achieving optimal health with paleo nutritionRikzy Jezuli
The Paleo diet consists of eating preferrably grass-fed meats, poultry, wild-caught fish, organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, roots, and healthy oils while avoiding most processed foods, grains, dairy, legumes, refined sugars, and unhealthy oils or transfats.
The basis for eating this way was discovered by researching the hunter-gatherer dietary practices of Paleolithic man who existed and thrived during an era prior to the developement of agriculture. Our prehistoric ancestors were omnivores who mostly foraged and hunted for food for over 2 million years.
However, with the advent of agriculture 10,000 years ago, humans began consuming more dairy, grains, sugars, and salt which led to a significant increase in obesity, disease, and death in civilized populations around the world.
The goal of following the Paleo diet is to return to humanity’s original food sources and reclaim our health!
Select The Best Immunity Booster Supplement To Prevent Health Disordersnixpolking
Low immune health can be caused by factors like asthma, cancer treatments, and an unhealthy lifestyle involving smoking and drinking. Supplements like vitamin C, green tea, astragalus, and elderberry can help boost immunity by reducing viruses, rebuilding healthy cells, and stimulating immune-fighting cells. Zinc-rich foods also support immunity, while Revival capsules are a recommended herbal supplement containing tested, safe ingredients to stimulate overall immunity when taken twice daily for at least three months.
This document discusses caffeine consumption and provides information about the amount of caffeine in various foods and drinks. It notes that the general consensus is to stay below 400mg of caffeine per day. However, it can be difficult to track total caffeine intake, as many foods and drinks contain caffeine but do not list the amounts. While caffeine has some potential health benefits, there are also risks from consuming too much, such as anxiety, sleep issues, and caffeine dependence or addiction. The document advises moderating caffeine intake and paying attention to individual tolerance levels.
The document discusses the development and benefits of an herbal coffee made from bitter melon and malunggay seeds. It aims to address issues of waste reduction and provide health benefits. Researchers created "Ampalunggay Herbal Coffee" using a process of toasting, grinding, and brewing the seeds. The coffee is proposed to help lower diabetes risk from antioxidants in the seeds while also reducing food waste. The document reviews related literature on coffee's health benefits and studies on using plant materials for alternative coffees or medicines.
Halmari Tea Estate has risen to become one of the top tea producers in Assam, India due to its constant efforts to maintain high quality. Located on 534 hectares of land in Moran, Assam, Halmari has been under the management of the Daga family since 1913. It produces teas that are regularly purchased by top international buyers and trading nations for their quality. Halmari has achieved the highest auction prices in recent years, establishing itself as the Kohinoor or best tea brand in Assam through wholesome efforts and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.
Prenatal Nutrition The Effects Of Caffeine And Green TeaAlicia Knapp
This article discusses the effects of caffeine and green tea consumption during pregnancy. It recommends limiting green tea intake due to compounds that can interfere with folate absorption and affect fetal development. Moderate caffeine consumption from coffee and tea of up to 3 cups of coffee or 6 cups of tea daily is considered safe, but higher intake over 600mg per day can reduce birth weight. Drinking 8 or more cups of coffee daily increases risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
Prenatal Nutrition The Effects Of Caffeine And Green TeaAlicia Knapp
This article discusses the effects of caffeine and green tea consumption during pregnancy. It recommends limiting green tea intake due to compounds that can interfere with folate absorption and affect fetal development. Moderate caffeine consumption from coffee and tea of up to 3 cups of coffee or 6 cups of tea per day is considered safe, but higher intake over 600mg per day can reduce birth weight. Drinking 8 or more cups of coffee daily increases risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
The Coffee Board of India wants to create advertising highlighting the health benefits of coffee, specifically the antioxidants. Coffee contains significant antioxidants, especially polyphenols, which research shows can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and cancers. Studies find coffee has even higher antioxidant levels than tea, with 4 times as many antioxidants. The proposed ads would position coffee as good for the heart, protecting it from disease and other ailments, due to the antioxidant magic of the polyphenols in every cup.
1) Bananas and oranges are healthy foods that contain potassium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C respectively which are good for health and strengthening the body.
2) Studies on the French paradox show that the French have lower rates of heart attacks despite unhealthy lifestyles, possibly because they drink wine regularly. Wine contains antioxidants and alcohol which improve blood flow.
3) Early studies showed coffee raised blood pressure and heart rate, but later 1970s/80s studies proved coffee may actually improve blood pressure and reduce risks of diabetes, heart disease, and heart attacks.
Coffee beans may provide several positive health benefits according to recent research. Studies have shown that coffee can boost physical performance by increasing adrenaline levels and preparing the body for exertion. It may also help with weight loss by regulating blood sugar levels and reducing cravings. Caffeine additionally helps the body burn fat and use it for energy. Research indicates coffee could lower the risk of certain cancers like prostate and skin cancer, as well as reduce the risk of stroke.
This document provides 6 easy ways to burn more fat: 1) Stand up from your desk periodically to keep enzymes active for fat burning. 2) Drink 6 cups of cold water per day to raise metabolism by 50 calories. 3) Eat chili peppers which contain capsaicin to temporarily boost metabolism by 23%. 4) Drink coffee or tea, as caffeine can raise metabolism by 5-12% burning up to 174 calories per day. 5) Drink milk as calcium may reduce fat absorption and deficiency slows metabolism. 6) Consider supplements for fat burning, but they may not be necessary or affordable for all.
Coffee has numerous potential health benefits according to recent research. It contains antioxidants that can help prevent cell damage. Studies have shown drinking coffee can increase mental speed, cognition, and alertness in students. Coffee may also decrease the risk of depression and increase mood. Some studies indicate coffee drinking is linked to increased bone density in postmenopausal women and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. While more research is still needed, coffee appears to offer various health advantages beyond initial beliefs that it was unhealthy.
Coffee simply makes things better. Some say it is a hug in a mug. It definitely makes your social life better and helps you get through the day. But that is not all! There are many more reasons to enjoy your daily dose of espresso with Espresso 1882 Australia. Here are scientifically backed facts on why you should drink more coffee.
The document provides 7 quick ways to calm down anxiety, including walking away from triggers, closing your eyes, finding solitude, going outside, finding water, breathing deeply, and listening to music. It then discusses 15 hidden health secrets of lemons, such as using lemons to abolish acne, abandon anxiety, cure canker sores and fevers, help with colds and flus, cure corns and calluses, and erase eczema.
This newsletter from Urology Group of Athens provides health and wellness information to patients. It discusses how caffeine can irritate the urinary tract and affect urinary frequency, with coffee and sodas being common culprits. It also profiles the founder of the practice, Dr. Oliver, and his philosophy of treating the whole person through a balanced approach to physical, emotional and spiritual health. Additionally, it announces updates to the practice's website to make it simpler to access on mobile devices.
Yes, drinking more water may help you lose weight hubJohnEpps6
Drinking more water may help with weight loss in several ways:
1. It can suppress appetite by mimicking feelings of fullness and preventing dehydration from being mistaken for hunger.
2. Drinking cold water can slightly increase metabolism as the body expends energy warming it.
3. Replacing high calorie drinks like soda with water reduces overall liquid calorie intake.
4. Proper hydration enhances exercise performance and ability to burn calories through increased energy and muscle efficiency.
The document outlines 11 habits that can help people live to 100 years old according to various experts and studies. The habits include: not retiring but staying active in other ways, flossing daily to reduce bacteria in the mouth, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, eating a fiber-rich cereal for breakfast, sleeping 6 hours per night, eating whole foods instead of supplements, managing stress through activities like yoga, living like Seventh Day Adventists who avoid smoking and overindulgence, maintaining daily routines, staying socially connected, and being conscientious.
The document provides tips for increasing metabolism by getting adequate sleep, avoiding crash diets and skipping meals, staying hydrated, consuming calcium-rich foods and spices, and engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise and weight training to build muscle mass and boost calorie burning. Poor eating habits, lack of exercise, inadequate sleep, and other lifestyle factors can cause metabolism to slow over time. Adopting healthy lifestyle changes can help speed up metabolism and make it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
The paleo approach - achieving optimal health with paleo nutritionRikzy Jezuli
The Paleo diet consists of eating preferrably grass-fed meats, poultry, wild-caught fish, organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, roots, and healthy oils while avoiding most processed foods, grains, dairy, legumes, refined sugars, and unhealthy oils or transfats.
The basis for eating this way was discovered by researching the hunter-gatherer dietary practices of Paleolithic man who existed and thrived during an era prior to the developement of agriculture. Our prehistoric ancestors were omnivores who mostly foraged and hunted for food for over 2 million years.
However, with the advent of agriculture 10,000 years ago, humans began consuming more dairy, grains, sugars, and salt which led to a significant increase in obesity, disease, and death in civilized populations around the world.
The goal of following the Paleo diet is to return to humanity’s original food sources and reclaim our health!
Select The Best Immunity Booster Supplement To Prevent Health Disordersnixpolking
Low immune health can be caused by factors like asthma, cancer treatments, and an unhealthy lifestyle involving smoking and drinking. Supplements like vitamin C, green tea, astragalus, and elderberry can help boost immunity by reducing viruses, rebuilding healthy cells, and stimulating immune-fighting cells. Zinc-rich foods also support immunity, while Revival capsules are a recommended herbal supplement containing tested, safe ingredients to stimulate overall immunity when taken twice daily for at least three months.
This document discusses caffeine consumption and provides information about the amount of caffeine in various foods and drinks. It notes that the general consensus is to stay below 400mg of caffeine per day. However, it can be difficult to track total caffeine intake, as many foods and drinks contain caffeine but do not list the amounts. While caffeine has some potential health benefits, there are also risks from consuming too much, such as anxiety, sleep issues, and caffeine dependence or addiction. The document advises moderating caffeine intake and paying attention to individual tolerance levels.
The document discusses the development and benefits of an herbal coffee made from bitter melon and malunggay seeds. It aims to address issues of waste reduction and provide health benefits. Researchers created "Ampalunggay Herbal Coffee" using a process of toasting, grinding, and brewing the seeds. The coffee is proposed to help lower diabetes risk from antioxidants in the seeds while also reducing food waste. The document reviews related literature on coffee's health benefits and studies on using plant materials for alternative coffees or medicines.
Halmari Tea Estate has risen to become one of the top tea producers in Assam, India due to its constant efforts to maintain high quality. Located on 534 hectares of land in Moran, Assam, Halmari has been under the management of the Daga family since 1913. It produces teas that are regularly purchased by top international buyers and trading nations for their quality. Halmari has achieved the highest auction prices in recent years, establishing itself as the Kohinoor or best tea brand in Assam through wholesome efforts and strict adherence to food safety and hygiene protocols.
Prenatal Nutrition The Effects Of Caffeine And Green TeaAlicia Knapp
This article discusses the effects of caffeine and green tea consumption during pregnancy. It recommends limiting green tea intake due to compounds that can interfere with folate absorption and affect fetal development. Moderate caffeine consumption from coffee and tea of up to 3 cups of coffee or 6 cups of tea daily is considered safe, but higher intake over 600mg per day can reduce birth weight. Drinking 8 or more cups of coffee daily increases risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
Prenatal Nutrition The Effects Of Caffeine And Green TeaAlicia Knapp
This article discusses the effects of caffeine and green tea consumption during pregnancy. It recommends limiting green tea intake due to compounds that can interfere with folate absorption and affect fetal development. Moderate caffeine consumption from coffee and tea of up to 3 cups of coffee or 6 cups of tea per day is considered safe, but higher intake over 600mg per day can reduce birth weight. Drinking 8 or more cups of coffee daily increases risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.
The Coffee Board of India wants to create advertising highlighting the health benefits of coffee, specifically the antioxidants. Coffee contains significant antioxidants, especially polyphenols, which research shows can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and cancers. Studies find coffee has even higher antioxidant levels than tea, with 4 times as many antioxidants. The proposed ads would position coffee as good for the heart, protecting it from disease and other ailments, due to the antioxidant magic of the polyphenols in every cup.
1) Bananas and oranges are healthy foods that contain potassium, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C respectively which are good for health and strengthening the body.
2) Studies on the French paradox show that the French have lower rates of heart attacks despite unhealthy lifestyles, possibly because they drink wine regularly. Wine contains antioxidants and alcohol which improve blood flow.
3) Early studies showed coffee raised blood pressure and heart rate, but later 1970s/80s studies proved coffee may actually improve blood pressure and reduce risks of diabetes, heart disease, and heart attacks.
Coffee beans may provide several positive health benefits according to recent research. Studies have shown that coffee can boost physical performance by increasing adrenaline levels and preparing the body for exertion. It may also help with weight loss by regulating blood sugar levels and reducing cravings. Caffeine additionally helps the body burn fat and use it for energy. Research indicates coffee could lower the risk of certain cancers like prostate and skin cancer, as well as reduce the risk of stroke.
This document provides 6 easy ways to burn more fat: 1) Stand up from your desk periodically to keep enzymes active for fat burning. 2) Drink 6 cups of cold water per day to raise metabolism by 50 calories. 3) Eat chili peppers which contain capsaicin to temporarily boost metabolism by 23%. 4) Drink coffee or tea, as caffeine can raise metabolism by 5-12% burning up to 174 calories per day. 5) Drink milk as calcium may reduce fat absorption and deficiency slows metabolism. 6) Consider supplements for fat burning, but they may not be necessary or affordable for all.
Coffee has numerous potential health benefits according to recent research. It contains antioxidants that can help prevent cell damage. Studies have shown drinking coffee can increase mental speed, cognition, and alertness in students. Coffee may also decrease the risk of depression and increase mood. Some studies indicate coffee drinking is linked to increased bone density in postmenopausal women and a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. While more research is still needed, coffee appears to offer various health advantages beyond initial beliefs that it was unhealthy.
Coffee simply makes things better. Some say it is a hug in a mug. It definitely makes your social life better and helps you get through the day. But that is not all! There are many more reasons to enjoy your daily dose of espresso with Espresso 1882 Australia. Here are scientifically backed facts on why you should drink more coffee.
The document provides 7 quick ways to calm down anxiety, including walking away from triggers, closing your eyes, finding solitude, going outside, finding water, breathing deeply, and listening to music. It then discusses 15 hidden health secrets of lemons, such as using lemons to abolish acne, abandon anxiety, cure canker sores and fevers, help with colds and flus, cure corns and calluses, and erase eczema.
This newsletter from Urology Group of Athens provides health and wellness information to patients. It discusses how caffeine can irritate the urinary tract and affect urinary frequency, with coffee and sodas being common culprits. It also profiles the founder of the practice, Dr. Oliver, and his philosophy of treating the whole person through a balanced approach to physical, emotional and spiritual health. Additionally, it announces updates to the practice's website to make it simpler to access on mobile devices.
This document summarizes research on coffee and caffeine. It discusses the two main commercially grown coffee species, caffeine content in coffee, typical physiological effects of caffeine consumption including increased heart rate and metabolism, and research on coffee's potential health benefits and risks. Studies suggest coffee may protect against cardiovascular disease and diabetes but overconsumption can cause issues like diarrhea or sleeplessness. Caffeine is commonly used to enhance physical performance. The document also provides a brief history of coffee.
This document summarizes and debunks five common nutrition myths:
1) Calcium alone does not guarantee strong bones - exercise, hormones, and vitamin D also contribute to bone health. The recommended daily intake of vitamin D was increased based on new evidence of its importance.
2) No single diet is clearly best for weight loss - most diets work if adhered to, but low-carb diets reduce triglycerides while low-fat diets reduce cholesterol.
3) Sports drinks provide benefits over water for competitive athletes due to carbohydrates and electrolytes that replenish energy stores and delay fatigue during intense exercise.
4) People are often inaccurate when estimating calorie intake, which can
Less Ringing in Your Ears with Coffee
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There are all sorts of wonder health benefits from drinking coffee, especially healthy organic coffee. Now there is another benefit. It appears that you get less ringing in your ears with coffee consumption. This info comes from a prospective study derived from the Nurses’ Health Study II. Nurses’ Health Study II
was established by Dr. Walter Willett and colleagues in 1989 with funding from the National Institutes of Health. The primary motivation for developing the Nurses’ Health Study II was to study oral contraceptives, diet and lifestyle risk factors in a population younger than the original Nurses’ Health Study cohort.
Over the years a wealth of useful information has come from follow-ups on this group.
Less Ringing in Your Ears with Coffee
According to info published by the researchers in Nurses’ Health Study II, caffeine was originally thought to cause tinnitus, also called ringing in the ears. In order to test this hypothesis the researchers looked at the reports from 65,085 women aged 30 to 44 in the study group as of 1991. Information regarding ringing in the ears, tinnitus, was obtained from 2009 reports. Eighteen years after the initial baseline info was obtained more than 5000 women reported some degree of ringing in the ears. Interestingly the relationship to drinking coffee was opposite what common wisdom had predicted. Women who reported drinking two and three cups of coffee day had a significantly lower incidence of this condition that women who drank a cup of coffee a day or less. The conclusion of the report was that women who drink coffee have a lower incidence of ringing in the ears that those who do not. The study did not include men and did not address organic versus regular coffee.
One More Good Reason to Drink Coffee
This is just one more good reason to drink coffee. We have reported on these pages how coffee reduces the risk of type II diabetes, prostate cancer, endometrial cancer and colon cancer. Scientific evidence indicates that drinking coffee reduces your risk getting Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression or cirrhosis of the liver. We even noted that coffee may make sex better!
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Cup of Joe: A harmful vice or health elixir?
By JENNIFER LEAVITT
T
rying to keep up with the
latest research on which
foods, drinks and supple-
ments we should stock up
on, and which ones we
should immediately shun,
can be downright exhausting. It’s enough
to make you want to reach for a double
espresso. And that may not be such a
bad thing after all.
Coffee is a longtime staple in the west-
ern diet, and for most who drink it daily,
it’s a habit that dies hard. The good news
is, despite its dubious reputation over the
decades, that java may actually be good
for you.
For decades it seemed to be common
knowledge that coffee stressed our car-
diovascular systems, led to stomach ul-
cers and caused dehydration and insom-
nia. Many Americans perceived it as a
necessary evil for making it through life.
Then one day, our morning fuel was re-
deemed when food chemists announced
that it was a good source of antioxidants.
Soon after, a Harvard research study re-
vealed that people who drank as many
as six cups of coffee per day were less
likely to die during the next five years.
That news was followed by a surge of
research into the relationships between
coffee and specific diseases, with sur-
prising results. Dozens of long-term stud-
ies in the United States, Europe, and Asia
have shown not only does coffee not
cause heart attacks and strokes, but it
actually seems to have a protective ef-
fect against these incidents.
One Kaiser Permanente study, en-
dorsed by the American Heart Asso-
ciation, examined the healthcare data of
130,000 members and discovered coffee
drinkers were less likely to need hospi-
talization for heart rhythm disturbances.
One to three cups per day reduced car-
diac incidents, regardless of other risk
factors.
In Sweden, researchers followed
30,000 women over 10 years and
learned that those who drank more
than one cup per day appeared to have
a 22 to 25 percent lower risk of stroke
than non-coffee-drinkers did. They also
concluded that low or no consumption
of coffee increased the risk of stroke in
women.
Habitual coffee drinkers tend to have
slightly lower blood pressure than non-
consumers do, and a better chance of
avoiding diabetes. Study participants
who increased their intake of daily cof-
fee by more than one cup over four years
reduced their risks by 11 percent com-
pared to those who made no changes.
Across hundreds of these studies, the
group reaping the greatest benefits ap-
peared to be those drinking 2-3 cups of
coffee per day, but even at 5 cups, no
negative cardiovascular implications
were found.
Even the dehydrating myth has been
labeled as such. Although coffee does
indeed have a diuretic effect, that is ap-
parently offset by the drink’s volume of
liquid.
Coffee appears to be protective of our
liver, gallbladder, intestines and pancreas
as well. Italian researchers learned that
taking up the coffee habit lowered liver
cancer risks by 40 percent, while drink-
ing three cups per day could reduce the
risk by an additional 10 percent.
Coffee has also been associated with
reduced risks of oral, endometrium,
brain, colon and rectum cancers, and
one study showed strong protection
against breast cancer recurrence in
women who were taking tamoxifen.
The story doesn’t end there.
Word from the lab is that drinking sev-
eral cups of coffee per day is associated
with reduced rates and later onset of Al-
zheimer’s disease. Those who indulge in
their favorite morning (or anytime) brew
are also less likely to develop Parkin-
son’s.
Researchers were convinced that caf-
feine was the healing ingredient, un-
til another study called that wisdom
into question. While it may be the best
known component in our sunrise mugs,
it only accounts for 2 percent of the
bean. It is highly likely that the polyphe-
nols, chlorogenic acids, phytoestrogens
and other micro ingredients contribute
to our health. In fact, researchers at the
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Si-
nai discovered in their study on mice
that decaffeinated coffee improved the
brain energy metabolism seen in type 2
diabetes, and which happens to be a risk
factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other
forms of dementia.
An 8 ounce cup of coffee usually con-
tains one to three percent of our daily
required folate, thiamin, niacin, manga-
nese, potassium, magnesium and phos-
phorus; six percent of the pantothenic
acid we need; and 11 percent of our
daily requirement for riboflavin. It also
contains, believe it or not, nearly half a
gram of fiber.
So is this a green light to start drinking
coffee by the gallon?
Yes and no, say the experts.
For starters, everyone has different
physiology to some extent. What bol-
sters one person’s health may send an-
other into anaphylactic shock. Pay atten-
tion to what your body is telling you.
Then too, the one entirely legitimate
warning about coffee is that it can cause
sleep disturbances. No one should be
using caffeine as a substitute for slum-
ber. And drinking too late in the day can
cause serious insomnia that night. Plan
accordingly.
Despite all the promising studies, we
do know that caffeine increases cate-
cholamines, which are stress hormones,
and it can cause anxiety in some people.
Caffeinated coffee is also addictive, so
where you once drew on energy from
adequate sleep, fresh air and balanced
nutrition, you may come to need it just
to feel normal, and to avoid brain fog and
headaches that can start just 24 hours af-
ter your last cup.
One final word of warning is to re-
member that correlation does not equal
causation. This means that, even though
we know coffee drinkers have better
health outcomes, that could be because
coffee drinkers have other healthy habits
that were overlooked.
Of course, coffee is not our only source
of caffeine. The past decade has seen
another favorite bean of ours exonerated
as well — the cocoa bean. So have your
coffee and eat your chocolate, too. Until
they say otherwise, it’s all good.