The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Coffee Consumption
Coffee is heavily studied, but study results contradict one another. If science says that it is bad for you today, wait a day or two and another study will be published claiming the exact opposite findings. The Good: Coffee has had its medicinal purposes. My own ancestors used it to treat asthma. Certain chemicals in coffee have even be proven effective at stimulating bronchial dilation of people previously diagnosed with specific types of asthma. Some modern day asthma medications are even made from chemicals in the caffeine family. Newly published findings suggest that men drinking caffeinated beverages, including coffee, have as much as a 3 to 6 times lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The caffeine in coffee increases your metabolic rate, making weight loss faster and easier. It has also been associated with a reduced risk of suicide in women. The Bad: Women who drink more than one cup a day of decaf are considered at a much higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The theory is that the chemically decaffeinated products are causing the increased risk of autoimmunity. If you are going to drink decaffeinated coffee anyway, be sure that it uses a non-chemical based method. Those at risk of heart disease and stroke should avoid coffee. Drinking coffee interferes with your body's ability to keep homocysteine and cholesterol levels in check and can increase blood pressure. (According to a study done in the Netherlands, this is true even if the coffee is filtered.) Raised levels of homocysteine are as a factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. Australian researchers found drinking coffee has potentially harmful effects on blood vessels. The caffeine may cause a loss of aortic elasticity, the main artery supplying blood to the body. The findings are disputed by the coffee industry and some studies, but it also appears to be associated with an increased risk for breast and endometrial cancer. This is due to an increase in estrogen levels. Studies have also shown that caffeine in coffee can raise levels of stress hormones and can lead to heart palpitations, jitters, and nervousness. People with panic or anxiety disorders can be especially sensitive to the caffeine in coffee. Even in small amounts, the stimulant can exacerbate their symptoms. Coffee relaxes the esophagus causing reflux. The Ugly: Pregnant and nursing women should never drink coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant drug that easily passes through the placenta to the developing fetus and is also transferred through breast milk. Fetuses have no ability to detoxify caffeine. Drink coffee increases the risk of miscarriage and various birth defects. For more information, visit the following: How Bad is it Really? http://www.mercola.com/2003/dec/10/coffee.htm Coffee Drinkers Face Lower Parkinson's Disease Risk
http://www.mercola.com/2000/may/28/coffee_parkinson.htm Coffee May Damage Blood Vessels
http://www.mercola.com/2000/sep/17/coffee_blood_vessels.htm Coffee and Suicide http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9603/coffee_suicide/ Coffee and Diabetes http://www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/news/coff_diab.htm Coffee and Reflux http://www.s-t.com/daily/03-97/03-11-97/b01ho075.htm Coffee and Addiction
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=C1VYBJVSS04E2CRBAEZSFFA?type=healthNews&storyID=6369844 Heidi Whitaker is an author and speaker on the topic of nutritional support of autoimmune disease. She is also the co-owner of http://www.healthydivas.com. To read other articles written by Heidi or to learn how to participate in her next free teleseminar, visit her blog at http://autoimmune.myblogsite.com/blog.
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MedWell Healthy Comfort Foods Make Losing Weight Easy, From Dr. Barry Sears
Dr. Barry Sears, bestselling author of "The Zone" and Chairman of MedWell Foods, launched patented MedWell 1-2-3 healthy comfort foods based on Harvard Medical School dietary recommendations. Available online at www.medwell123.com or by calling 866-633-7898.
Hello From Sicily ? An Italian Cooking Class
I had thoroughly enjoyed my personal Sicilian history lesson provided by Alessandro Adorno, the Founder and Director of the Babilonia Language School. In addition he suggested that I attend one of the cooking classes organized by Babilonia that gives Italian language students an opportunity to create Sicilian delicacies first-hand.
What is a Healthy Eating Plan?
Healthy eating is important for everyone, from babies to the elderly. Learning to eat well is more than just eating a variety of foods so that your body gets the proper nutrients.
Save Water and Money with Lawn Aeration
Lawn problems Lawn aeration constitutes two things, controlling lawn thatch and reducing soil compaction. Lawn thatch is a layer of dead organic tissue that deprives the lawn from much-needed oxygen. Soil compaction makes it difficult for grass to root and it disturbs truth-bearing rainwater irrigation, therefore it is noteworthy to aerate the lawn. This is especially clear as day for highly trafficked lawns. If people walk or even run over a lawn, the pressure generates compaction in the soil. When aerating very dense soil, it will ease the process when the lawn is watered the night before aeration.
Discover Why Whole House Water Filters Are an Essential Addition to Your Family Home
The advantages of whole house water filters are many Until recently, the biggest disadvantage to a whole house water filter system was the price
Bottled Water Is Better Than Tap Water?
Is bottled water better than tap water?Nov. 6, 2004If you think bottled water is safer than tap water, you need to read the following.
Cooking Up A Storm - Finding Kitchen Sinks
?Everything, but the kitchen sink?? does not come into play in the kitchen. Having exactly the right kitchen sinks are extremely important, no matter what your budget or personal tastes. Firstly, will your new sink fit into your kitchen?s complete design? What about the style of the room ? will it complement it? Will it be practical, easy to use and install? You should consider the features and possible accessories that you want, and the quality you desire. Check online for all the ideas that may help you.
Replacing Alcohol in Cooking
You'll have to use your own judgement on substituting for alcohol in recipes. Sweet recipes will require different substitutions than savory.
Aquaweave® Water Wear Launches
The Solar Protective Factory (SPF®), founded in 1989, launches Aquaweave® Waterwear line of sun protective swimwear. This line of children's and adults' swimwear is the first to utilize the technology called Solarprotiferous that SPF® developed with NASA. NASA's goal was to create sun protective fabrics that are lightweight while still providing excellent ultraviolet protection. All Aquaweave® products are ASTM rated Excellent UPF 50+ which is the highest sun protective clothing rating possible. Aquaweave® products are available exclusively at www.SPFStore.com.
Cooking Tips - Cut Time with Advance Preparation
If you are a working mother you will know that every minute is precious right from the time you wake up in the morning till night. Since you cannot extend the God-given 24 hours in a day, you will need to find ways and means to use them better so you can get more things done - just as you would re-arrange a cabinet to make more space for clutter.
Give Up Smoking Transform To Healthy Life
Quitting smoking is a life transform, it's going to be very hard process, but everyone has different best methods to stop smoking. It maintained by what you respond to. Quitting has an almost immediate impact on a smoker's health. Within minutes, blood pressure and heart rate drop. Quit after all, is an important step in the attempt to your health and well-being. It is heartbreaking to see the countless numbers of those who suffer from the harmful effects of smoking and how their loved ones must deal with this issue - as well as their own risk from your habit.
Losing Resolve on New Year's Resolutions? MayoClinic.com Offers Free, Easy Tools to Help with Healthy Eating, Fitness and Weight Loss Goals
How many calories do you have to cut to lose weight? If you exercise more, how many more calories can you consume without gaining weight? And what is a "portion" of food, anyway?
Cooking Meat In The Microwave During Those Hot Summer Months
Summer is here and if you are anything like me, you don't want to turn on your oven or stove unless absolutely necessary. I do most of my cooking in the microwave during the summer months. It helps keep my home cooler and cuts down on my cooling bill.
Pure Life Healthy Homes Announces New Drinking Water Filter for Arsenic!
"End-User" Water Filtration is a necessity today! Many Americans realize ground water quality is uncertain - as it can vary from day to day, depending on "run-off and toxic spills." Therefore, many discriminating water consumers choose the portable, Code Blue Water System. It's patented filter produces "really clean, cost-saving, convenient water" that is certified and lab-tested - straight from your tap!
Introducing MyHealthySchool.com--A Healthy Schools Initiative: Making Schools Healthier, Safer Places for Our Children
KIWI Magazine and Horizon Organic launch a healthy schools initiative to help educators and parents bring healthier habits into schools.
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