06/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky
If you’re like most adults, you can’t start your day without a cup of coffee. Or two, or five.
But drinking too much coffee can be bad for your health, so you might want to slow down. While coffee gives you an energy boost, this effect is only temporary, making you crave another cup so you can finish working even if you’re already tired.
Coffee contains caffeine, which is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. This means that caffeine temporarily energizes you. But if you have too much coffee, the constant stimulation that the CNS goes through may cause a shaky and jittery sensation. This jittery sensation signifies that your nervous system and adrenals, or the glands that regulate stress hormones, are reacting negatively to the excess stimulation. Too much coffee can then cause burnout when your adrenals have had enough. (Related: Top 10 ways to boost energy throughout the day (without resorting to caffeine or sugar).)
When this happens, you will be stuck in “a continual cycle of caffeine stimulation, over-stimulation, and fatigue.” If you keep drinking coffee, you will soon need to drink more before you can do normal tasks. However, you will still feel tired when your energy runs out. This cycle also causes burnout of your energy levels.
These herbs and roots are natural alternatives to coffee. They can keep you energized without causing the jitters.
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You can add these herbs and roots to your diet any way you want, such as by taking them in powder form mixed with water.
Consider trying some of these natural energy-boosting alternatives if you wish to boost your brain function without any negative side effects. These herbs and roots can even help you respond better to stress while they also strengthen your body.
Learn more about natural caffeine alternatives and tips on how to eat healthy at Fresh.news.
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