More than just a blobby organ fueled by caffeine
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I generally think of my brain as a blobby organ that causes me to spout random nonsense on a regular basis, and chugs steadily along on doses of caffeine, but according to the authors of Your Daily Brain, theres more to it than that.  During the course of twenty-four hours, your brain will be called upon to prioritize, decide, categorize, and evaluatesometimes all at once. Thats a lot of stress for a couple of pounds of gray cells. Your Daily Brain attempts to explain the why and where of the decision making process and how best to maximize your brains potential.

The book is organized into sections according to ten or fifteen minute periods throughout the typical day. Each time period has snippets on what a brain may be doing, and advice on how to help it function better. It starts with waking up at 6:00 am (dont use the snooze alarm) and ends at 9:00 pm (forgive yourself for a good nights sleep). Want to jump-start your brain power at 7:15 in the morning? Leave the Sugar Frosted Flakes in the pantry and eat a breakfast with a low glycemic index like steel cut oatmeal. Shopping for groceries in the afternoon? Favor your amygdala over the prefrontal cortex. The amygdala wants the Snickers, the cortex screams you're a lard butt and makes you put it back. The book deals with such far-flung topics as how best to use your brain to search the internet to why you should fine an exercise routine (the chemicals secreted are the same ones oozed out when you're in love.) My favorite was the 6:15 pm, love in the evening, section. Apparently, the following three questions are all you need to determine a mates compatibility. Do you like horror movies? Have you ever traveled around the country alone? Wouldnt it be fun to chuck it all and live on a sailboat?

I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes odd facts and interesting science tidbits. All the articles are short and easy to read for the non-sciency type. Since they are keyed to a particular time, you can finish this book in a day in short bursts, or skip from one article to another. The latter is actually a better idea. According to Your Daily Brain, creativity comes from shaking things up.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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I wanted to lean off drinking multiple cups of coffee and go a healthier route. My coworker suggested Zipfizz and swore by the natural energy that it gave him without the crash. I was not too convinced after drinking it everyday for a couple of weeks. It does give me the light mental clarity but I did not feel the energy boost.
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In an effort to curb my caffeine intake, I tried Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane and Chaga.  First, the box and packets are much smaller than I expected.  Each powder packet is to be mixed with 7 oz. of water.  I wasn't expecting the taste of fresh-roasted beans, but I also wasn't expecting to drink what tasted like soy sauce mixed with liquid mushrooms.  I mixed the first packet with some milk, as I usually do with my coffee and I think it made the flavor worse. I mixed the second packet with a half cup of fresh-roasted coffee (thus negating my attempt at decreasing my caffeine intake).  That was better, but still had the slight aftertaste of soy sauce.  On the positive side, both packets I tried did give me a non-jittery energy jolt that lasted a few hours and was a more pleasant experience than a caffeine jolt.  I haven't been able to bring myself to drink any more packets.  For those without a strong sense of smell, maybe this stuff will work for you.  As for me, I'm back on the caffeine wagon.
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I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor. All these health advocated recommend kick coffee. This tastes good so that a refreshing start and I hear the dandelion is really good for cleansing your liver. HOWEVER, I still love caffeine......BUT it tastes good.
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Taste like juice with good enough caffeine to get a good enough kick to get you through the day (80mg caffeine like a coffee), unlike those heart attack inducing energy drinks that taste so weird anyways (easy 100mg+ caffeine with those)
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the initial caffeine rushs ok. some cognitive and emotional.  but it can turns on you.

i read a review about this. some have reported feeling tired and lethargic.  that was what happened to me. sorry, can't give this product good marks.
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This advert is whack, shows a bottle of some dietary supplement ??? Wake up and smell the coffee , lol~
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CAFFEINE Makes Me BLEED is a book you should read if you find yourself constantly in need of a boost to get through the day. We all know about sodas, coffees, and teas, but how many of us really think about chocolate or medicines. Caffeine is in so many products that it is unbelievable.

Ms. Lynn gives us a look at how caffeine has affected her life. She used it to get through the day as well as to relax when stressed. Social occasions with friends and family always included caffeinated drinks plus chocolate in many various forms. These were foods and drinks we all grew up on. How could they be harmful?

The unique facts presented in this book show how we are unaware of the ways caffeine can affect us. While not all of us will get to the same point as Ms. Lynn, her story is thought-provoking. I began to look at the amount of caffeine I use and it has made me more aware of the possible problems it can cause.

I found the correlation between caffeine use and stress, which has doubled or tripled in our society, very current. Stress causes the need for more stimulation from caffeine to keep us going. It's just another cup of coffee, tea, soda, or chocolate. But is it really?

This book brings into focus not only her personal story, but the reluctance of professionals to accept how caffeine use has become so widespread. I thought it relevant that many of today's physical and psychological problems `could be' related to an over use of caffeine. Isn't it worth finding out?

Spend some time reading this informative personal story and see if you find yourself within it.

CAFFEINE MAKES ME BLEED (And How It Can Poison You, Too!) is a must read.
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Dr Mercola shows how nutrition influences the mitochondria in the cells of the body resulting in either good health and protection against disease, or the opposite. The typical American diet leads to insulin and leptin resistance which damages the mitochondria leading to sickness and disease, including obesity, diabetes, cancer, dementia, and other illnesses. He proposes a mitochondrial metabolic therapy to heal disease and maintain health.  His argument reverses the high carbohydrate low fat dietary recommendation in favor of a high fat low carbohydrate diet. This book is worth reading for anyone interested in health and nutrition.
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I got this book after years of denying that I was getting past the point where I could subsist on caffeine, occasional (very occasional) exercise and a diet which wasn't particularly healthy.

  Still, I remained in denial, even though I wasn't sleeping well, my body ached all night and I got tired very easily. The breaking point was when a major attack of heartburn scared me so badly that I ended up in the emergeny room, convinced I was having a heart attack. After a battery of tests, including an overnight stay and a MASSIVE bill, I knew I had to do something differently.

  Heart attack or not, my choesterol was dangerously high, my thryoid wasn't working effectively and my weight was going up. I had frequent bouts of heartburn and my skin looked pasty.

  Buying this book really changed my life -and my attitude. If you are a Botox addict, your views may not jive with Dr. Weil's focus on leaving well enough alone and accepting the natural progression of aging, including the crow's feet, frown lines nd sagging skin that comes when the body starts to give in to gravity.

  But Weil makes a convincing argument for the view that  aging can be a natural part of life which leads to great wisdom and spiritual growth - IF one pays attention to the habits that lead to optimum health, making the kind of changes that not only optimize your physical and mental well-being but keep you from having health problems which are DIRECTLY related to poor lifestyle choices.

And let's face it...in a world where medical costs are skyrocketing, making such changes can not only improve your health but save money as you minimize problems related DIRECTLY to poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Luckily, Dr. Weil is an advocate of moderation and even shows over OVER-exercising can put one at possible risk...so the time and energy you expend is not overwhelming.

Speaking only from personal experience, after following much of his advice, I lost 25 pounds, my cholesterol went down, I stopped snoring and slept well at night and my mood improved significantly. The tiredness? Gone. My baggy clothes? Gone.

Even better, I found that I didn't have to spend massive amounts of time and energy to get major benefits. I started taking the supplements he recommended, followed a good exercise program (nothing too extreme but enough to break a good sweat), changed my diet - AND my attitude.

I admit that I still use plenty of face creams and I may give in and have Botox someday (sorry, Dr. Weil) but so far, so good. And even if I do some things differently than recommended in the book, I'll stick with much of the habits I've formed...because they work.

This isn't the ONLY book I have which explores ways to improve one's diet and exercise plan. But it is an excellent supplement to what I already have, especially the focus on a holistic and balanced approach.
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has lots of caffeine and I drank along with coffee...bad idea!  I recommend you cut down or eliminate all other sources of caffeine if you are using Matcha tea.
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I am an admitted caffeine junkie.  Actually, more energy drinks (Monster) than coffee these days.  If you are too,  this shirt is for you.  I got a lot of compliments on this t-shirt from other people that love their caffeine.
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I can't drink much caffeine any more - this is a great substitute for coffee and iced tea. More body and more satisfying than other herbal beverages - and strong enough (with no bitterness) to take creamers.
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Cal Orey shows us the world of coffee. No wonder coffee is so addictive; it makes you feel good mentally, physically and emotionally. Now I wouldn't be surprised if coffee had some aphrodisiac effects to make you feel good sexually too!
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Causes organ failure, hallucination, and heavy internal bleeding, but still worth the taste. Fun to give (force onto) guests to show them a really blazin' experience. 10/10 would cry again. For the masochists of the world.
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I feel extremely awful the day after drinking several cups of this. It's not just like a bit too much caffeine but like I've been drugged. One of the ingredients which I stupidly didn't check yesterday is tricalcium phosphate. This is what I found out about it. It is mainly produced from animal bones. (gross)
Side effects of tricalcium phosphate
Possible dangers of ingesting this chemical include:  if ingested  digestive disturbances, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, decreased appetite, dry mouth, constipation, convulsions, increased thirst and urination, and occasionally vomiting of blood. if inhaled  eye irritation, pneumoconiosis, or respiratory irritation. You should check with your healthcare specialist immediately if any of these adverse effects occur.
The possibility of consuming too much calcium from food happens occasionally, especially if supplementing. Furthermore, using this supplement causes higher levels of calcium in the blood, a condition called hypercalcemia.
This condition may lead to impairment of kidney function which then has other adverse effects, such as  increased absorption of zinc, iron, phosphate, and magnesium.
Tricalcium phosphate may also lower the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles which is a natural defense mechanism for the body during extreme exertion. More importantly, lactic acid is an important energy source for your body both during and after your physical exercise session. "Normal working kidneys can remove extra phosphorus in your blood. When you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your kidneys cannot remove phosphorus very well. High phosphorus levels can cause damage to your body. Extra phosphorus causes body changes that pull calcium out of your bones, making them weak. Jan 10, 2017"
It also has diphotassium phosphate: However, adequate phosphate is needed for bone health. So calcium phosphate may be a more appropriate supplement in someone with phosphate deficiency. ... In fact, excess phosphorous linked to cola or soda consumption is a growing health concern because it's associated with osteoporosis and problems with kidney function. Mar 30, 2015
  Okay, obviously a little bit of these substances should be okay. But I wouldn't want to drink them every day and the way I feel today is not to do with caffeine. I normally do only consume healthy whole foods and my body is not happy with this stuff.
Anyway, it may be okay for others and I admit I drank like 6 cups of it but that was over an entire day while eating plenty of food, soup and water also. And this isn't how I feel just from too much caffeine. Anyway, it does taste pretty good but I'm done with it. Back to herbal tea until I get this stuff out of my system and then I'll just have normal plain coffee. :) You may be fine with it but I still wouldn't want to drink it as a routine because of the additives. :(
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This summer I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Coffee, Tea and Chocolate would hurt my stomach so I had to go cold turkey and quit. When I read the ingredients on the package I wasn't too convinced it would taste good. Wow, I was wrong. Naturalis Inka has been an answer to my prayer. It is like drinking instant coffee without the caffeine. I missed my morning cup of coffee with flavored creamers and now I can look forward to having it again and a night time cup  also. I found this at my local health food store.  I highly recommend this product for those who can not have caffeine.