Should You Drink Coffee?
A research-based survey revealed that the most popular stimulant which has become compulsory to rub off the sleep from the eyes in the morning and to activate the energy levels is coffee.
Caffeine is basically a drug which is gathered from tea leaves, kola nuts and coffee beans. It is widely used in medicines, chocolates, and even flavorings. Caffeine is highly addictive which enslaves its addict and increases his reliance on caffeine.
People are blind to the fact that caffeine can cause dependence and this remains one of the greatest predicaments of today’s era. Caffeine has gained recognition worldwide due to its property of boosting energy levels, increasing heart rate and elevating the blood’s sugar level.
Caffeine has innumerable harmful consequences. It decreases the body water level and causes the body to frequently urinate as it is a diuretic. Caffeine intake diminishes the deep sleep period. A person gets obsessed with caffeine and tends to show negative behavior such as annoyance, headaches, short concentration span and joint aches.
Pregnant women should keep away from caffeine as it can have a negative impact on the fetus. The unhealthy reaction to the caffeine can cause miscarriage by disrupting the placenta and eventually the fetus, although this is extremely rare. If taken during pregnancy, it increases the risk of low birth weight and severe labor pain.
Three to four cups of coffee daily increases the level of anxiety in a person and makes him more prone to panic disorders. Many people also experience insomnia due to over stimulation of the body because of caffeine. People working the night shift suffer from insomnia as they are unable to sleep in the day. Lack of sleep will cause dark circles in the eyes, nervousness and jittering.
People also acquire cardiac problems and diabetes because of the rise in the heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar level. Moreover those suffering from gastric problems and stomach acidity should guard themselves and take caution with caffeine as it also causes stomach aches and increases the bowel movements. Bowel disorders are a very common side effect of caffeine.
Recent studies show that obesity and food cravings can also be attributed to caffeine. Undoubtedly the drawbacks are in the lead if compared to its few advantages. Caffeine boosts energy levels but the effect will only stay around for four to five hours. Following that will be a strong caffeine yearning to recuperate that effect. For the freedom of the mind and the body, a person should make effort to reduce or totally evade the caffeine dependence. It is an arduous task but anything is possible if there is a will to do it.
