neuro equipoise
06-22-2004, 02:51 PM
"The adrenals can be considered the storage center for the vital force,
your inherited reservoir of energy. They need nourishing to keep them in
optimal health. Think of your adrenals as a bank account. If you
continue to make withdrawals without any deposits, you will hit bottom
with a looming overdraft in the form of depleted energy and health.
Exhausted Adrenal Glands: Caffeine is a central nervous system
stimulant. It causes the adrenal glands secrete adrenaline, the hormone
your body depends on in emergencies to elevate your heart rate, increase
your respiration and blood pressure for a rapid flight-or-fight
response. When you overuse stimulants, the adrenals become exhausted.
This means you have less resistance to stress.
Severe Blood Sugar Swings: Caffeine forces the liver to release glycogen
into the blood stream. The pancreas responds to the sudden rise in blood
sugar by releasing insulin, the hormone which causes excess
carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Within the span of an hour or two,
the result is a sharp blood sugar drop resulting in a state of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That's when you think it's time for
another cup of coffee and the whole cycle starts up again.
Acid Imbalance: Over 208 acids in coffee can contribute to indigestion
and a wide variety of health problems resulting from over-acidity
associated with arthritic, rheumatic and skin irritations. Optimal
health calls for an alkaline pH balance in the body."
http://www.drkaslow.com/html/coffee-caffeine.html
"If your body is efficiently making energy then you will feel fully
awake when daylight breaks; you should feel rested, energized, sexually
potent, happy in your general mood, and positive about life. This is
what strong, healthy adrenal glands will do for you.
Not too many people over the age of 40 wake up feeling this way in the
morning. Instead most people start their day tired. They often jump
start their bodies with coffee or some other source of caffeine.
Stimulation of the adrenals works like this: caffeine triggers the
adrenals to release adrenaline, which causes the pancreas to release
insulin. Insulin causes glucose to enter the cells, which then convert
the glucose into ATP, and energy is born.
The adrenals are left depleted, and blood sugar levels then drop below
normal. The tissues go acidic, oxygen levels drop, and low energy and
mood result."
your inherited reservoir of energy. They need nourishing to keep them in
optimal health. Think of your adrenals as a bank account. If you
continue to make withdrawals without any deposits, you will hit bottom
with a looming overdraft in the form of depleted energy and health.
Exhausted Adrenal Glands: Caffeine is a central nervous system
stimulant. It causes the adrenal glands secrete adrenaline, the hormone
your body depends on in emergencies to elevate your heart rate, increase
your respiration and blood pressure for a rapid flight-or-fight
response. When you overuse stimulants, the adrenals become exhausted.
This means you have less resistance to stress.
Severe Blood Sugar Swings: Caffeine forces the liver to release glycogen
into the blood stream. The pancreas responds to the sudden rise in blood
sugar by releasing insulin, the hormone which causes excess
carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Within the span of an hour or two,
the result is a sharp blood sugar drop resulting in a state of
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That's when you think it's time for
another cup of coffee and the whole cycle starts up again.
Acid Imbalance: Over 208 acids in coffee can contribute to indigestion
and a wide variety of health problems resulting from over-acidity
associated with arthritic, rheumatic and skin irritations. Optimal
health calls for an alkaline pH balance in the body."
http://www.drkaslow.com/html/coffee-caffeine.html
"If your body is efficiently making energy then you will feel fully
awake when daylight breaks; you should feel rested, energized, sexually
potent, happy in your general mood, and positive about life. This is
what strong, healthy adrenal glands will do for you.
Not too many people over the age of 40 wake up feeling this way in the
morning. Instead most people start their day tired. They often jump
start their bodies with coffee or some other source of caffeine.
Stimulation of the adrenals works like this: caffeine triggers the
adrenals to release adrenaline, which causes the pancreas to release
insulin. Insulin causes glucose to enter the cells, which then convert
the glucose into ATP, and energy is born.
The adrenals are left depleted, and blood sugar levels then drop below
normal. The tissues go acidic, oxygen levels drop, and low energy and
mood result."