Why Cafffeine is Bad for You

Caffeine can cause dehydration, irritability, sleep issues, and addiction leading to withdrawal. Although caffeine is accepted by society, kicking the habit of going to Starbucks before work might drastically improve your mood and overall life. The biggest reason for why caffeine is a silly drug to consume is because you do not need it. It does not give you any real concentration powers. It only gives you the perception that you are more alert because it is a stimulant and produces a high that is not unlike nicotine. However, true, authentic alertness comes from your own clarity and your own peace of mind. All caffeine does to you is it subjects you to a cycle of stimulation and then a crash. Long-lasting alertness comes from practice, being present, and having a healthy lifestyle. This is not something that caffeine can give you.

Coffee does not last long. The typical caffeine buzz that may or may not give you some artificial stimulation only lasts for a maximum of two hours. So if you are working for nine hours a cup of coffee will give you a caffeinated jolt of stimulation for two hours and then you will be suffering through the crash for the next seven hours. Typical symptoms of this crash will be lethargy, headaches, and nausea. The more you drink the more severe the crash will be. Crashing will also destroy your sleep cycles. Since caffeine alters the chemistry of your brain it will either make you oversleep or undersleep depending on your reaction and when you were drinking caffeine.

Another negative side effect of caffeine is dehydration. This is due to the drug's ability to increase your rate of urination. What this means is that you will be losing fluids at a greater rate and thus will end up feeling dehydrated rather rapidly. Dehydration can lead to irritability, headaches, nausea, and stomachaches.

If you feel like you are drowsy or have problems with sleep. Go ask your doctor! He will probably recommend you change your diet and nutrition. A greater intake of vitamin C, vitamin B, and vitamin B12 will do wonders for you mood and alertness. I am not a doctor by any means but I know there are herbal shops all across the country that can increase you awareness and clarity much more effectively than caffeine.