Tykia Murray: A Few Words on Coffee Addiction
Every year, from November through December, I consume a lot of coffee. The oncoming chill begs the consumption of hot, tasty drinks that just happen to be infused with caffeine, which I find necessary in battling the hibernation instinct the mammal in me wants to give in to during the cold months.
However my coffee splurging creates a problem: caffeine dependence. Inevitably, after months of my java regimen, I tire of it. Like clockwork, the day after my “last” cup, the headache and the shakes begin.
Regular use of caffeine can cause mild dependence. How you experience withdrawal from this dependence is unique to the individual. In addition to the symptoms I already mentioned, abruptly stopping caffeine use can cause fatigue, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and even flu-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches.
While some might consider these side-effects indicative of coffee’s bad-for-you reputation, researchers have found that coffee greatly reduces the risk of several diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It also has antioxidants that prevent free radicals from destroying cells.
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