Redemption by Caffeine

I thought I might redeem myself after two personal vent blogs. Never a pretty sight, however you know I always keep my faithful readers in the loop.

With that being said - it is a caffeine filled sort of day.

I awoke at 5:45am. Yes, this is not normal for me. However it is a necessity. I have to take the egyptian to work this morning. (I have new followers - let me explain, my husband immigrated to America a little over a year ago. He is still learning how to drive.) He has a new job and has to work 7am to 3pm. (sometimes 3 - 11pm.) He works in the hotel industry. (Which I am actually pretty excited about!)

What is needed more than anything is -CAFFIENE. Of the strongest variety.

I cannot believe out of the hundreds of posts I have written, I have not bothered to truly dive into coffee or caffeine. Well, my friends, that ends now.

Today I will take a look at the pros and cons of CAFFEINE.

Let's start with the pros:

Improves your ability to think clearly and solve problems, and can actually raise your IQ


Increases your short-term memory, helps you concentrate, and relieves boredom



Is a powerful antioxidant, combating muscle damage and helping you to stay younger



Improves your mood and overcomes depression, creating an "attitude of success"



Helps you run, swim, and cycle longer and faster



Increases the painkilling power of common analgesics and is itself a strong pain reliever



Grows brain cells in the areas of the brain responsible for long-term memory


That all sounds excellent! Now let's look at the cons.. (boo)

Cons:

Headaches



Irritability


Increase in breast tenderness


Restlessness


Mild insomnia


Increased heart rate


Increased blood sugar


Difficulty concentrating


Mild stomach upset






Severe negative effects of caffeine include:






Panic attacks


Irregular heartbeat


Sleep deprivation


Continuous stomach problems


Prolonged depression


Sleep disorders


Hmmm.. well.. ummm.. hmmm.
 
What is your favorite way to imbibe? Me? Coffee all the way