Giving up coffee

Teresa Heinz · 09-14-2004, 02:32 PM

My physician says coffee is not allowed. I love coffee. I love the smell, the ritual of grinding and brewing...I love everthing about it. About 3 months ago, I found that right after drinking it I would feel sick to my stomach. So, I gradually cut that out and started dring soyfee soy coffee (www.soycoffee.com). I would put just a smidge of half and half it it. It was a wonderful caffeine-free substitute for coffee made from soy; I would only have maybe one cup in the morning. I felt it was more of a gentle way to wake up. I have not had any caffeine since. I never thought I would ever give up coffee much less caffeine but here I am ... FREE! The most noticable difference I feel is sleeping better. I am surprised since at the time I gave up caffeine I was only drinking one cup of tea per day. But I am definately sleeping better. Perhaps it is a combination of being de-toxed from all the crap I was eating. All I can say, is that it is definately worth it

vancouverNicole · 09-14-2004, 04:30 PM

that's rad that you were able to give it up. i cut my daily cafine habit about a year ago, but since then i've become less strict and will have some when i feel like it. but i'm more aware of how it effects me. When i was quitting i would get headaches and i discovered this stuff at healthfood stores called oblas oil. you put it on your temples and it takes the headaches away right away.

CathyWood · 09-17-2004, 02:08 AM

Hi...Welcome to SC. I am glad you found us. After doing some bloodwork and realizing that some changes needed to be made i gave up pop and other stuff. It was good but wow the headaches. So i know how hard it is to give up some things we like. See you around.