Caffeine - Why we should eliminate it - in Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Vertigo, Psoriatic Arthritis and Migraines

Caffeine - Why we should eliminate it - in

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Vertigo, Migraines and people who are over-stressed

Which foods have caffeine?

Coffee, black tea, chocolate, cocoa, slimming tablets, some energy bars, some energy drinks, some sports drinks, cola, some non-prescription medications.  Green tea has it but in much lower quantities.  It exists in the leaves of other plants but usually in low amounts. 

Most people can handle low to moderate amounts.

People who suffer the type of symptoms found in Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Vertigo, Psoriatic Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue and people who are over-stressed can often not cope with even small amounts of caffeine. It can make their symptoms worse without them realising why they suddenly feel worse.  Throw in a bit of stress at the same time, and things can go haywire.

These people may not realise - they have many symptoms common with the side effects of too much caffeine.  So, for them, it is wise to eliminate caffeine.     

Side effects of too much caffeine:
Headaches – constricts the blood vessels so less oxygen and nutrients to the brain
Insomnia – delays the release of the sleep hormone Melatonin 
Dizziness – constricts blood vessels, so less blood flows to the brain
Dehydration – increases urinary output
Restless – the active constituents are a stimulant
Shakiness – increase in adrenaline release (needed for fight and flight)
Palpitations – increase in adrenaline release  (released when stressed)
Anxiety – increase in adrenaline release
Addiction – enhances dopamine release (a feel-good hormone)
Increases blood pressure – constricts blood vessels, the pressure goes up to get the blood around the body
Triggers stress response/sympathetic dominance - increase in adrenaline release

Constriction of Blood Vessels

The blood vessels to the brain constrict, so we get less oxygen and blood to the brain, slowing our mental ability. 

This decrease in oxygen and nutrients in the brain only exacerbates the already decreased blood supply to the brain that can cause Fibromyalgia, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Psoriatic Arthritis, Vertigo and people who are over-stressed that we talk about in the Personal Tuning Technique.

Give up Coffee???

For those that are horrified to think of giving up their caffeinated coffee or chocolate, there are alternatives that you could try first before throwing the idea out with the bathwater.  It’s a change that is necessary for us, who are susceptible.

I switched from caffeinated to decaf (water infused) years ago.  I explain the reason below.  I was susceptible to all the above symptoms.  I don’t taste any difference, and my body can function normally without caffeine in my system. 

I also drink green tea, which has very low amounts of caffeine, without it affecting me.  You can get Earl Grey green tea now if you are an Earl Grey fan.  Get in touch with me if you can’t find it.

If you stop coffee cold turkey, you will probably get headaches from the withdrawal.  Best to reduce your intake over a few days.

Some herbal teas are tasty and good for your health.  I add stevia  (natural sweetener) to make them taste better.  If you add peppermint, lemongrass, lemon balm you can improve the taste and get the benefits of those herbs.  Double-check the herb is not contraindicated with the medications you are on.

There are also fruit teas available.  Water with fresh fruit in it is another option. 

Why I gave up caffeine

The first day I suffered from vertigo, I was on the mend from my father’s death (major emotional stress), inner ear infection, and pleurisy (body stress) on top of Fibromyalgia symptoms.  It sounds like I was a mess.  I was, but it was the first time I had been sick in years.

I thought I was on the mend, so I went out and did some physical work on the property (way too soon, that firewood just had to be picked up before it rained – more body stress), and guests arrived, friends of my hubby’s, I did not know them (a bit more stress) and made a strong plunger of coffee for us all.

After about half a cup, my head started to spin. I could hardly get to the toilet to throw up because of the vertigo and had to stay in bed for the rest of the day.  Any movement would make my head spin.  Vertigo would come back at the most inconvenient times, like when I was working with a client.  When it did, I could stand up with it, let alone drive.

I used what I learned from the Health modalities I studied previously and a new technique which I have put in my

Aches Away & Energize Health Program to keep these symptoms under control and no longer have to suffer daily.

If you have the above symptoms and live in NZ, Australia, Canada or UK, my Aches Away & Energize Program could be right for you.

If this interests you and you want to learn more about it, you think this offer is right for you, and you want to reduce your pain and wake up feeling energized so you can enjoy your life again, apply for a free Health Assessment call on this link and we will figure out if it is right for you and we will go from there:

https://bookme.name/PersonalTuning/aches-away-energize-health-discovery-consult

On the call I find out exactly what’s happening for you. 

I go through exactly what’s in the program and the benefits you get from it.

We can definitely discuss if it is right for you but either way you will go away from our call with options that can help you improve your health plus a Stress Buster Idea Sheet, if you would like it.