It's Time to Cut the Caffeine

Hey babe, you like caffeine? Well duh.

It's obvious why you seem to grab for that coffee every morning. It contains caffeine, duh! Caffeine is known to boost your mood, metabolism and mental and physical performance.⁣⁣
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ANDDD studies have also shown that it’s safe for most people when consumed in low-to-moderate amounts. So that's a win, right? ⁣⁣
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Not so fast! Notice that I said low-to‐moderate amounts. If you're sipping on coffee all day like it's an IV, or have a death grip on your energy drinks ‐ let's chat!⁣⁣
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High doses of caffeine may have unpleasant and even dangerous side effects. Caffeine can also wreak havoc on your adrenals.⁣⁣
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Some common side effects of caffeine can include:⁣⁣
- anxiety⁣⁣
- insomnia⁣⁣
- digestive issues⁣⁣
- muscle breakdown⁣⁣
- addiction⁣⁣
- high blood pressure⁣⁣
- rapid heart rate⁣⁣
- fatigue⁣⁣
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This can be such a nasty cycle. You feel tired, so you have caffeine. This brings on the anxiety, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure. Then you find yourself feeling fatigued, causing you to reach for more. It seems like your life line at this point.⁣⁣
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As you know already, I'm all about natural solutions. Here are some ways to begin to heal naturally-⁣⁣
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1. Get 7+ hours of sleep each night⁣⁣
2. Stop phone/computer use 1 hour before bed time⁣⁣
3. Refrain from more than 200-400mg caffeine daily⁣⁣
4. Stop having caffeine after 12PM⁣⁣
5. Drink water before having caffiene to help digestion and adrenals⁣⁣
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You know it's been getting out of hand recently and you're reaching for anything and everything that will make you feel semi-normal.⁣⁣
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I know how that is. I have good news...⁣⁣
You hold the power, girl. You're in control.⁣⁣
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I'd love to hear what you do to minimize your caffeine intake! Come join me in my private facebook community, Bringing you Balance for more tips! See you inside!