Tykia Murray: A Few Words on Coffee Addiction
So while there’s no need to permanently push away the coffee, if you find yourself wanting (or needing) to quit the caffeine, there are ways you can wean yourself off that should help you forgo the pain of cold turkey.
Stay hydrated – Your body has become accustomed to the dehydration caffeine causes. By drinking plenty of water and other fluids, you’ll replenish and balance your system, while helping to alleviate some of the physical symptoms of withdrawal.
Drink black or green tea – Both black and green tea have less caffeine than coffee and act as a good in between if you’re trying to break the habit.
Take Excedrin – Besides containing the painkillers acetaminophen and aspirin, the small dose of caffeine in Excedrin will help you battle the headaches that many people experience in withdrawal.
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