Or have you felt a decline in energy around 2:00pm when you are at work?
You have tried every caffeine trick in the book and that does not seem to work either? There are however little things that you can do though out your day so you can feel energized and well rested.
Here are some things that you can add to your diet and things that you can do to give you that boost of energy so you can go through your day without wanting to fall asleep.
By adding more greens like spinach into your daily diet it will allow you to get iron into your body. Iron is a great way to get some energy into your system because it helps deliver oxygen to your cells. And when you have enough oxygen in your cells you feel more energetic. Iron is especially important for females if they have an iron-deficiency.
Water not only helps you keep yourself hydrated, but it is the main the source of energy for your body.
If you are dehydrated it can cause your body systems to slow down which can and will make you tired. Therefore, it is important to drink water throughout the day and to feel that quick boost of energy in the morning it is suggested to have one glass of cold water as soon as you get up.
If you don't get enough magnesium into your diet you can feel tired and sluggish throughout the day. This is because magnesium breaks down glucose into energy and helps balance sugar levels which keep you energetic.
You can find magnesium in almonds, hazelnuts, cashews and fish. Fish like salmon also helps with energy production, brain activity, and circulation.
You might think increasing walking or physical activity might use up your energy and make you more tired. However, if you get just the right amount of physical activity like walking it will increase your energy. All you need is a 10-minute walk daily to keep your energy levels high.
A power nap is great when you feel overtired because of the amount of information that you are retaining from work or school. However, it is important to recognize that a power nap of 60 minutes or less will help you feel re-energized. Anything more will make you feel more tired and will cause you to have troubles sleeping at night.
By skipping meals, you are not getting the nutrients that you need to keep you energized throughout the day. For example, people who do not skip breakfast have more energy throughout the day. Therefore, it is important not to skip meals especially breakfast.
When you eat sweet or sugary foods it gives you a burst of energy at the start but soon after you will feel tired and burnt out. This is why it is important to eat less sugar and increase your intake of grains. Grains have a source of vitamin B, iron, magnesium and stabilize sugars which will give you the energy that you need to get through your day.
Ginger tea is a great way to avoid the coffee but get the same effect that is longer lasting. Ginger tea is filled with antioxidants and nutrients that give you that boost of energy that you may need to get yourself through those last three hours at work.
]]>High blood pressure is known as the silent killer as there are no visual signs and is also considered the number one killer around the world by many health professionals and researchers.
This is because the risk that people encounter with having high blood pressure is extremely dangerous; as it can cause a heart attack or stroke. In addition, people who experience any kind of heart disease will most likely encounter having high blood pressure afterward.
In addition to high blood pressure being dangerous, it is also really expensive, it costs the nation billions of dollars each year spent on health care relating to high blood pressure complications.
However, if people start educating themselves about high blood pressure and learn how to reduce the risks; hopefully there can be a drop with regards to the amount of people who do suffer from having high blood pressure as a heath concern.
Blood pressure is the amount of force of blood that pushes against the walls of the arteries as it circulates from the heart to different areas of the body. The purpose of having blood pressure is important as it makes sure that you body and blood gets enough nutrients and oxygen through the body to stay healthy and functional.
High blood pressure occurs when there is too much pressure in the blood vessels that has the function of carrying the blood from the heart to the rest of the body. High blood pressure also happens when the blood pressure is too high in the arteries and the heart has to work harder than normal to get the blood supply pumped throughout the body.
In other words, you can compare high blood pressure to putting too much air into a balloon.
Primary Hypertension: Is a type of high blood pressure that there are no symptoms and that there is no known cause. The only factor that has a connection with someone having primary hypertension is the link with genetics and being connected to family heath history. Primary hypertension risk increases with age and increases the danger of different kinds of heart disease.
Secondary Hypertension: Is another type of high blood pressure that is caused by other health conditions. It is usually caused by health conditions that are linked to the kidney, arteries, heart and/or endocrine system. Similar to any kind of high blood pressure it can raise risks of heart disease, kidney failure, and stroke.
Blood pressure is measured by two numbers, millimeters and mercury (mm, Hg). The first number measures the pressure in your arteries when the heart beats called the systolic number. The second number measures the pressure in the arteries between beats called the diastolic number. A healthy blood pressure should be no more than 120/80 mm/Hg in order to be healthy and to avoid health risks.
With high blood pressure, there are usually no symptoms which are why it is so dangerous. Symptoms usually will not occur even when blood pressure is really high. Some possible symptoms that may show up if blood pressure level is in the danger zone which would include: headaches, dizziness, and nose bleeds.
When you are faced with high blood pressure and you do not control the levels it can result and be linked to many health risks and/or conditions. Some of them include:
Usually, the first step towards finding out if you have high blood pressure is when your doctor or health care provider uses an inflatable arm cuff around the arm. This will measure your blood pressure numbers to see if you have normal, low or high blood pressure.
If your doctor believes that you have high blood pressure than blood tests are done to confirm results. This is because normally blood pressure changes throughout the day, so a blood test will have more accurate readings.
In addition, you doctor will also ask about your medical history and will conduct a physical examination to find any health related issues that may be connected to high blood pressure.
When it comes to living a long healthy life it is important to take the right steps to prevent high blood pressure and maintain healthy levels of blood pressure too. There are two main ways to address this issue; the first is through medication and the second is lifestyle changes.
Healthy Diet - consists of having the recommended amounts of fruit and vegetables, low-fat milk products, whole grains & lean meat. Also by making sure you eat less of saturated fats and total fats.
Decrease Salt Intake - Make sure that you do not add salt to your meals and look out for foods that contain high amounts of sodium and/or salt.
Physical Activity - make sure you get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity throughout the day. Even losing 5 pounds can have a big difference on your blood pressure.
Limit Alcohol - alcohol is known to increase blood pressure so it is important to limit yourself. It is recommended for women to have no more than one glass per a day and men to have no more than two glasses per a day.
Stop Smoking - do not smoke and avoid places where others are smoking.
Manage Stress Levels - use stress managing techniques like yoga and deep breathing exercises to help cope with stress.
Get Sleep - it is important to get around 7 to 8 hours a sleep a night. As this will help your heart rate to drop this will allow your body to rest and not have your heart to overwork.
Dyazide - is a potassium-sparing and thiazide medication that helps with treating high blood pressure and swelling due to excess body water.
Hydrochlorothiazide - is a pill that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Patients are prescribed this medication to treat fluid retention in those with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease.
Triamterene - is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. This medicine is a potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to excess body water.
Aliskiren - it is a direct rennin inhibitor that is used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Cardizem CD (Diltiazem CD) - is used to treat high blood pressure and to control chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
When you are diagnosed with high blood pressure you need to make sure that you do not ignore this health concern as it can be linked to other health concerns down the road. The best thing that you can do at the start is to talk to your doctor to learn about what high blood pressure is and things that you should watch out for.
It is also important to make sure that you maintain a healthy blood pressure levels by having a healthy lifestyle and not stopping the medications that your doctor has given you.
In addition, it is important to learn how to monitor and record your own blood pressure at home. This way you know when to be concerned and you will also have something to show your doctor which can help him or her to choose the right prevention method. This is why it is also important to have regular check-ups.
]]>An increase in weight is a common problem among many people in North America. A recent research study showed that 54% of Americans are obese; this mean that 1 in 2 adults suffer from the complications of being excessively overweight.
In addition, studies have shown how people that live in North America are 23 pounds heavier compared to their ideal and recommended weight.
This trend is now being seen with children that are been introduced to bad lifestyles and diet choices because of the lifestyle that their parents choose to live in.
However, the good news is that there are simple ways that you can adapt your lifestyle to help reduce the risk of obesity.
It is important to understand that having some fat is healthy, as it protects the stomach, intestines, bones and other internal organs. However, having too much fat does not only look unattractive but also is linked to many serious health problems.
It can cause the fat to wrap around your internal organs including the heart which can cause a heart attack. In addition, too much fat can increase risks of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and a stroke.
Furthermore, having too much fat can cause active tissue to develop harmful inflammatory substances that can also contribute to other health problems. It is also important to note that even skinny people can have hidden unhealthy fat as well.
There are many health factors that can result from people having excess fat that can become dangerous.
Some of them include:
Metabolism: Metabolism plays a big role with regards to why some people develop fat and put on unwanted weight. This is because some people, unfortunately, have a poor metabolism rate which results in accumulating fat at a much faster rate. This poor metabolism increases the fat storage in the belly. Women often face this problem more often than men.
Genetics: Sometimes people experience unwanted weight and fat cells even when they eat the right foods and exercise regularly. This is because fat cells develop on their own and are stored because of genes that have been passed down.
No Physical Activity: Many young adults will develop excess fat because they do not incorporate daily physical activity into their everyday routine. This is because the majority of young adults come from sitting in the office for 8 hours and then go home to eat, watch tv, and sleep. This bad habit can result to unwanted fat which can be connected to many health issues.
Over Eating: People who tend to eat more and especially eat an unhealthy diet with no exercise can over time put on weight which includes gaining more weight and developing other health concerns and/or illnesses.
Stress: People who have stress tend to eat more and/or eat unhealthy to cope and to deal with stress that they may have. This can results in increased cholesterol and can increase fat and gain weight. In addition, having stress can cause certain diseases and illnesses that can also be connected with increasing weight gain.
The bright side if you are suffering from unwanted fat and weight issues there are solutions and ways that can help you reduce fat and even get rid of it.
Not only will you look good and feel confident but you will also maintain a healthy body that you will be confident with. There are two main ways to help get rid of unwanted fat and lose weight; this includes a healthy diet and exercise.
Increase Muscle - Adding muscle to your body will help lower body fat significantly. By developing and gaining muscle it will allow you to become stronger and get that ideal body shape. This is because it increases your metabolism by burning fat faster. The more muscle you have the more calories you will burn within a day. This will help you lose weight and avoid becoming an overweight statistic.
Cardio - This can be in the form of walking, jogging, running, biking and even swimming. Almost any form of cardio will allow you to reduce and get rid of unwanted fat. This is because cardio is a fat burner for the entire body and removes excess body fat. In addition, cardiovascular exercise over time will tone your body as well.
Avoid Junk Food: Junk food is a major reason why so many people experience unwanted fat. This is because it has bad fats that are high in calories. Therefore, by cutting out or even reducing junk food in your diet it will reduce calorie intake. Instead, you should eat foods that are higher in fiber content because it takes longer to digest and makes you feel full longer.
Smaller portions: Eat 3 to 6 light meals throughout the day, instead of eating three big meals or even skipping a meal. This will allow you to eat more often throughout the day but less food overall. It is also a good idea to incorporate vegetables within your diet to help increase your metabolism.
Drink Lots of Water: Water not only clears out toxins from your body and keeps you hydrated, but it is a great aid to help people lose weight. This is because it has zero calories which means you can drink as much as you like without gaining weight. In addition, it helps make you feel full longer which will stop the snacking in between meals.
Smoking and Alcohol: Smoking and drinking too much alcohol can promote weight gain. Not only will it make you gain weight but, there are many health issues and concerns that are attached to drinking and smoking. For instance, lung and liver cancer.
There are home remedies that you can incorporate into your diet which can help promote weight loss.
Some of them include:
Lemon Water - Lemon water hot or cold increases enzymes that detoxify your liver so that it may carry out its basic functions and helps burn off unwanted fat.
What do you need?
When: To get the most out of your lemon water it is best to drink as soon as you get up in the morning.
Cranberry Juice - Cranberry juice has active acids that help with getting rid of stubborn and unwanted fat. In addition, it digests unwanted wastes which help with reducing fat in the body.
What do you need?
When: One cup a day, either at breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Chia Seeds - Chia seeds have omega 3 acids, antioxidants, iron, calcium and fiber which help you feel full for longer. When you are less hungry you are less tempted to over eat and snack throughout the day.
What do you need?
When: You can eat chia seeds any time of the day. You can put it in your smoothies, salads, and yogurt.
Ginger Tea - Ginger tea is considered a digestive aid which has thermogenic agents to increase body temperature and help burn off fat. Ginger tea helps with the many issues that may be cause people to be overweight.
This includes overeating, age-related reduction of hormones, lack of exercise or stress.
What do you need?
How: All you need to do is: Boil water, add ginger and simmer for 5 - 10 minutes, remove from stove add lemon and mix a tablespoon of honey.
Herb Water - Herb water is great as it cleanses the body and helps people with losing weight. It also boosts the metabolism as ginger; mint and cucumber are all fat burning agents.
What do you need?
How: Soak overnight and drink throughout the day.
Even though obesity and people being overweight is a growing concern there are simple changes that you can do in your daily routine to overcome this ongoing health concern. It is important to start with healthy habits when you are young so they become routine the older you get.
]]>If it were that insignificant then it wouldn’t be a fact that depression medications are some of the most prescribed meds in the country and have been for quite some time now.
Depression is a mood disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, and it affects how you think, feel, and behave as well as having emotional and physical symptoms. It’s very important that others do not make judgments about people suffering from depression, as it is easy to do so considering the sufferer will not show any physical signs of being unwell. There is an unfortunate stigma attached to mental illness, and it affects depression sufferers most profoundly simply because of the sheer number of them.
We’ll discuss depression symptoms briefly here, but the bulk of this page will focus on what should guide you and your physician when choosing a medication for anxiety and depression. As is the case with any class of prescription medications, your best depression medication will depend on your physiology specifics and which depression symptoms you’re experiencing most pronouncedly.
The symptoms of depression a person is experiencing are almost always easy for that individual to lay out for a physician or mental health care professional. That’s because they experience them constantly and nearly every moment of the day, which is what makes depression so debilitating.
Standard depression symptoms include:
There is also a whole host of complications stemming from depression that become health risks. These include excess weight or obesity (heart disease / diabetes), alcohol and substance abuse, family conflicts or workplace difficulties, social isolation, and pain and physical illness among many others.
For most people suffering from depression a combination of depression medication use and short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy. This discussion is on the best depression medication for you, so we’ll only discuss psychotherapy in brief. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), IPT (interpersonal therapy), and PSDT (psychodynamic therapy) have all shown themselves to be very helpful for people working to overcome depression.
However, mental health experts all agree that the success of using these psychotherapeutic approaches is dependent on getting the benefits provided by antidepressant medication.
The best place to start here regarding medication for anxiety and depression is to say that these meds are classified into 5 different categories:
Is an SSRI the best depression medication for you? Quite likely, as these class of drugs are the most commonly prescribed and the ones most taken by depression sufferers. For these people they provide sufficient relief from depression and the fact they come with very few major side effects for most people and are very safe overall make them the go-to medication for anxiety and depression.
Common SSRI drugs include Celexa(Citalopram), Prozac(fluoxetine) , Paxil(Paroxetine), Zoloft (Sertraline), and Viibryd (Vilazodone). The first four there are basically household names when it comes to depression medication.
This class of antidepressants is very similar to SSRIs in the way they are widely prescribed and have excellent track records for improving the conditions of depression sufferers. How they differ is that SNRIs focus on retaining norepinephrine in the brain, while SSRIs focus on retaining serotonin. Serotonin deficiencies are behind most people’s depression symptoms, but for some the issue may be with more of a norepinephrine deficiency.
Common SNRI drugs include Cymbalta(duloxetine) and Effexor(Venlafaxine)
These drugs are named as ‘atypical’ in the classification here because they don’t really fit into other categories, and in particular with the way they don’t focus on preventing reuptake of neurotransmitters exclusively. However, this doesn’t make them any less effective and physicians will often prescribe them with great success with SSRI or SNRI drugs are insufficient for the patient’s recovery.
Common atypical drugs prescribed as medication for anxiety and depression include Wellbutrin(Bupropion), Remeron(Mirtazapine) , and Trintellix(Vortioxetine)
These antidepressants are very effective for some people who don’t get enough response from SSRI, SNRI, or atypical depressants. However, they also come with a greater risk of more severe side effects. As a result, physicians are always very careful about prescribing these depression medications. If you’re willing to take the risks of side effects - and tolerate them if they occur - then these meds can be an answer. They’re not the best depression medication for most people, however.
Examples of tricyclic antidepressants are Tofranil(imipramine), Pamelor (nortriptyline), and Surmontil(trimipramine)
While extremely effective, the reason that MAOI (Monoamine oxidase inhibitor) antidepressants aren’t the best depression medication is because they can have serious side effects AND the possibility of serious health-risk interactions with foods (cheeses, pickles, wine, among others). MAOIs will only be prescribed if the patient has not received benefit from SSRIs, SNRIs, or atypical antidepressants. A tricyclic antidepressant is often a safer choice as well.
All that said, some depressions sufferers don’t experience suitable relief from their depression symptoms until they try an MAOI antidepressant.
Examples of MAOIs are Parnate(tranylcypromine) Nardil (phenelzine), and Marplan (isocarboxazid). A newer one, Emsam (Selegiline), is applied as a patch and may pose less of the risks known for other MAOIs.
]]>We’ll have a further look at this and provide even greater detail on what causes joint swelling. From there, we’ll also weigh the different products people can use as ways to reduce swelling in joints, including Voltaren gel. It’s important to keep in mind that swollen joints are the same as joint inflammation. Inflammation occurs when the body’s immune system is working as it’s supposed to. Yes, it’s unpleasant and often painful, but remember it’s happening because it should be.
Further, in the interest of keeping this interesting, we’ll also talk about some facts about joints in the human body. Including one that even the most human physiology-knowledgeable people won’t be aware of – only your knees and elbows are hinge joints.
We touched on this above, but first discussion of anything around what causes joint swelling should be around injuries. Most people will have turned an ankle playing sports or more simply just clowning around at some point in their lives. You’ve then seen it quickly grow to the size of a small grapefruit. It’s quite easy to injure a joint unfortunately, and these injuries can result in painful, swollen joints and stiffness in them.
Strain injuries like the turned ankles mentioned above are the most common of them, but injured or torn muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround the joint can also be behind what causes joint swelling. Bursitis, tendonitis, Lyme disease and even broken bones can also contribute to swollen joints, and arthritis is the most common cause of chronic joint inflammation and pain.
Synovial sarcoma is more of an unknown, but it is a type of soft tissue cancer that occurs most frequently with adolescents and young adults. It’s very uncommon for it to be behind what causes joint swelling, but it can be. It typically affects knee and ankle joints.
This will depend on the cause of a swollen joint, and to a lesser extent which specific joint is affected. As is the case with so many injuries or conditions, the best treatment for joint swelling is rest and inactivity. This is as the human body is intended to work, give it the time it needs to heal properly and have the swelling go down naturally.
The next joint swelling remedy that needs to be mentioned is another tried-and-true classic remedy – applying ice. Doing this for 15 to 20 minutes every hour with either an ice pack or actual ice wrapped up in towel or plastic bag will decrease swelling and pain and prevent tissue damage.
Next up is keeping the swollen joint in the air, and preferably elevated above your heart if possible. This is easier for upper body joints, but good ways to do this for lower body joints like knees and ankles are to use stacked pillows or cushions to elevate either leg while lying on your back.
There are effective joint inflammation medications you can use. NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are the most popular choice here. Ibuprofen is what most people take for joint swelling and pain, and as most of you will be aware it’s available UTC (under-the-counter) without a prescription. As far as prescription joint inflammation meds go, Celebrex (Celecoxib) is one of the best choices for people suffering from swollen joints.
If you were to ask most people to guess how many joints there are in the human body, do you think there’d even be a few people who’d wager a guess of more than 100? Unlikely, but even if they did guess 100, they wouldn’t even be halfway there – there are actually 230 movable joints in the human body.
Some joints move and some don’t. Movable ones are classified as synovial joints, and most joints are of this type. Synovial fluid is what allows them to move freely and smoothly. Some people may also be surprised to learn that there are actually joints in your skull. None of them move. Plus, the only joint-less bone in the body is the hyoid bone. It’s found in your throat, and it’s also the only bone in your body that is not attached to other bones.
The joints in our fingers are the ones that bend the largest number of times in a day, but we imagine that comes as a surprise to no one. What might is the fact that when people ‘crack’ their knuckles the sound that is made has nothing to do with bones contacting each other at all. In fact, what it is there is the sound of nitrogen gas bubbles bursting!
We’ll wrap it up here today by discussing another source of what causes joint swelling. A person’s diet can play a part in this too, as certain foods can promote inflammation in a big way. These include:
Alternately, eating foods that are rich in omega 3 oils like wild ocean fish can do wonders for improving your joint health. High-fiber diets can also promote reduced inflammation all over the body, and if you have joint inflammation you might be surprised how much benefit there is to be had from eating more fruits and vegetables.
]]>Besides the energy boost and the great taste that coffee is known for, there are many other amazing benefits that coffee has. As coffee is a debatable subject with regards to is it healthy or unhealthy. There have been many research studies then that have continued to prove that coffee comes with countless healthy benefits.
For example, coffee is loaded with many antioxidants which help improve your health. Benefits like this, just makes the idea of drinking coffee even more great.
Coffee beans come from tropical regions like Brazil and Hawaii and are grown from a plant. It is an organic compound that comes with a lot of nutritional value. For instance, it contains a good source of vitamin B, pantothenic acid, niacin, potassium, manganese, and magnesium. All of these powerful nutrients aid towards a better health.
Calorie Count: If you are trying to lose weight and is watching calorie intake and wanting a boost of energy too then coffee is for you. Black coffee with no milk or sweeteners only has only 2 calories. However, if you have more than 3 cups of coffee it can increase blood pressure and have other negative effects. So remember moderation is key!
Antioxidant: If you tend to get sick a lot or you find that your immune system is not as active as it needs to be, then it may be because your body has limited amount of antioxidants. However, there may be a solution as coffee is filled with antioxidant properties. It is even known that in western cultures people get more antioxidant properties from coffee compared to fruits and vegetables.
In addition, coffee has 4 times more antioxidant properties compared to green tea. Therefore, coffee can help reduce cavities, improves mood, stop headaches and reduces the risk with certain diseases.
However, moderation is key as it is recommended to only consume one or two cups per a day.
Increases Alertness
Coffee is known as it’s a favorite trademark with regards to sharpening one's mental focus and/or alertness. This is because when you drink coffee it is immediately is absorbed into the blood stream which then travels to the brain. This effect will block inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain which results in a stimulant effect. This will result in with improvements of your energy levels and functions of the brain.
This includes increased memory sharpness, improved mood, increase in energy levels, better reaction time and cognitive functions. Studies have even shown if individuals drink coffee at moderate amounts when they become elderly are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia.
However, it is important to realize that there is a good time in the day to have a cup of coffee and bad time in the day as well. This is because your body naturally produces a hormone called cortisol which naturally gives you energy but does not give you energy throughout the day. This is why it is important to note when your body does not produce the hormone so you know what time is best to have a cup of coffee so you are able to stay energized all day.
The hormone cortisol is active from 8:00am to 9:00am, 12:00am to 1:00pm and 5:30pm to 6:30pm so coffee is not needed. However, it is not active from 9:30am to 11:30 and 1:30 to 5:00; therefore, during this time it is a perfect opportunity to have that cup of coffee.
Lose Weight
There are very few natural substances that have been proven to help burn fat; however, this is not the case with coffee. This is why almost all weight loss supplements contain some kind of form of coffee in its ingredients. This is because it can increase and boost your metabolic rate by 3 to 11%. This means that you are able to burn more calories faster which can help with the process of losing weight.
Moreover, it can help calm cravings of other foods and beverages; as a result it can help you remain on your healthy diet and help aid your weight loss journey. Furthermore, many people drink coffee before they head to the gym and/or when they want to work out. This is because coffee gives you a burst of energy so you are able to get more out of your workout. This happens when the caffeine breaks down the body fat which is then turned into extra energy that you can use.
May Lower the Risk of Type II Diabetes
Type II diabetes is a common disease that many people of North America face. It is a genetic health problem when the blood sugar levels increase and cause an insulin resistance. Insulin is important as it allows your body to use sugar and break it down for energy purposes.
However, from recent studies it has shown how caffeine can reduce the risk/effect and the prevention of people developing Type II Diabetes. In the studies, it has shown to lower the chances of developing diabetes by 23 to 50% in people. This is because caffeine has chlorogenic acid and quinides properties which boost cells towards the sensitivity to insulin helps regulate blood sugars.
Lowers the Risk of Parkinson Disease
Unfortunately, Parkinson disease is very common in North America among the elderly. There is no cure to this disease which is why it is important that you make sure you take the right preventative measures to avoid developing Parkinson's. However, coffee has been known to help prevent Parkinson disease development in people. It is known to reduce the risk from 32 to 60%.
Liver Benefits
A healthy functional liver is linked to coffee which is shown in many recent research studies. The consumption of coffee is especially beneficial for the prevention of cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease and liver cancer. This is because there is a special ingredient in coffee that helps protect against cirrhosis by 22% which in many cases is linked to many other liver diseases.
Studies have also shown an 80% lower risk with developing liver problems. A possible explanation of why coffee helps with the health of the liver is because it contains antioxidants that might prevent liver inflammation and slow down cancer cells.
Makes you Happier
Depression is a common disorder among people of any age in the U.S and has a serious effect on people and makes it hard from them to get by day to day. Nevertheless, in recent research studies that have been done having shown that coffee can reduce depression by 20%. This is because coffee tends to have the effect of energizing and activating the mood in a positive way.
However, it is important to note that if consumed too much that coffee can have the reverse effect. It can then cause anxiety and mood swings. This is commonly known as a caffeine crash. So it is important to remember that moderation.
Helps the Heart
Coffee has been known to increase blood pressure and many people link this to various kinds of heart diseases. However, this assumption is false; this is because even though coffee does increase blood pressure the effects do not last for long. Therefore, there is no link with caffeine and different kinds of heart diseases and stroke.
Coffee is actually known to lower risk of stroke by 20% and reduces heart disease in females also by 20%.
It is only recommended to have 2 cups of coffee per a day maximum.
Can Help you Live Longer
In recent scientific studies, it has shown that coffee consumption has a link for people to live longer. This is no surprise as coffee is linked to lowering chances of getting ill and developing different kinds of diseases.
Too much of anything is never good for you and this also includes too much coffee.
Too much coffee can cause anxiety and mood swings. In addition, the coffee can keep you up at night causing insomnia. Too much coffee can reduce the chances of becoming pregnant and lowers the birth weight in babies.
However, as you probably noted from earlier there is much more good than harm when it comes to consuming coffee.