Kick the Coffee: Healthy Replacements for Your Mind & Body

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According to statistics, the amount of coffee drinkers is on the rise, hitting its highest level in six years. The National Coffee Association has determined through its own survey that a whopping 64% of Americans enjoy at least one cup of coffee each day. If you’re included in that statistic of coffee drinkers, then there is also a large chance that you’re drinking more than one cup of Joe a day. Over time, it becomes a habit and can become your drink of choice.

So, what’s wrong with drinking a lot of coffee, besides the financial aspect if you’re the type that opts for the fancy coffee shop brews? Well, too much coffee is actually harmful to your health, as it has to do with too much caffeine. If you hit the point of too much caffeine, you can start to feel anxious, nervous, or jittery, and it can cause stomach aches, a fast heart rate, bad sleeping habits, loose bowel movements, and headaches. Continue reading