Having Anxiety? Skip the Caffeine.
This is the LAST thing people want to hear as a solution to any ailment. However, giving up caffeine or at least minimizing intake can drastically lower your anxiety.
Caffeine is anxiogenic, meaning, it induces anxiety. Drinking that double latte will ignite the wreckless “fight or flight” mode we all know so well by telling the adrenal glands to produce more norepinephrine and epinephrine aka adrenaline. It literally stimulates your nervous system (which may already be frail) leading to:
Jitters/Increased heart rate
Adrenal burnout
Insomnia (which can further increase anxiety)
Loose bowels
Diuresis + Dehydration
Moodiness/ Nervousness
and more
If any of these (and many more symptoms) plague you, then consider an easy morning swap! I encourage you all to try an energizing adaptogen blend (think rhodiola, cordyceps, eleuthero, or ginsing) if its that energy pop you are looking for! All of these and more can be found at Sun Potion.
What are coffee alternative to consider?
Herbal Tea like Holy Basil (an adaptogen!)
Hot Water with lemon and ginger (great to combat inflammation and improve digestion)
Mushroom coffee or coco:
If you froth up some almond milk and add a touch of honey, these morning combinations will leave you never missing that coffee!
And for those of you who are not willing to give up the caffeine, try Matcha! This green tea powder can give you energy without the other negative side effects of caffeine and with its EGCG content, can help fight free radical damage! Just be careful, due to its caffeine content it can may induce anxiety.
Be well!
Carli created WELLNESS BY CARLI to combine her love of real food with her knowledge of functional medicine. These article are to share what she has learned to hopefully help you heal and feel your best!
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