Caffeine Blues : Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug

One of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. Nearly 80% of all Americans are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea and chocolate, and added to drugs, soft drinks, candy and many other products, the truth about caffeine is that it can affect brain function, hormone balance, and sleep patterns, while increasing your risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, ulcers, PMS, stroke, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Discover a step-by-step, clinically-proven program that reduces your caffeine intake, and effective ways to boost your energy with nutrients, healthy beverages, better sleep and high-energy habits. Pulls together all the latest research & details the full scope of caffeine's detrimental effect on our physical, mental & emotional well being. They say caffeine gives you energy. They say caffeine gives you a lift. -- They say caffeine sharpens your mind. Don't believe the java jive! Nearly 80% of all Americans -- even doctors and journalists -- are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea, and chocolate -- and added to drugs, soft drinks, candy, and many other products, this powerful drug can affect brain function, hormone balance, and sleep patterns, while increasing your risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, ulcers, PMS, stroke, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Now for the first time, one of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. - Back cover. Reveals how this natural amphetamine wreaks havoc upon the body by increasing the risk of certain kinds of cancer, PMS, heart disease, and ulcers, and includes strategies for reducing caffeine intake and increasing energy