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Coffee Rules For a Quick Energy Boost
, Yes? Or Is There Better
Stuff Out There?
Author: Paul Crantz
Article:
In today's busy world, caffeine would seem to rule as far as the
stimulant of choice. Only problem is that caffeine can raise
blood-cholesterol levels, deplete B vitamins, irritate the
stomach, and possibly lead to breast and prostate problems,
among other drawbacks. Caffeine is not necessarily bad for most
of us if taken in moderation, say no more than two or three cups
of coffee daily, but for many of us, that doesn't seem to be
enough, myself included.
I'll never give up coffee but fortunately caffeine is not your
only choice when it comes to stimulating your energy levels.
Natural substances like herbs and teas can increase stamina in a
variety of ways. Plus a lot of these natural products can give
you a better energy kick without the potentially detrimental
side effects of caffeine. Let's take a look.
Guarana. Although actually containing caffeine, the seeds of the
guarana plant are known for naturally increasing mental
alertness and fighting fatigue. The seeds from this South
American jungle shrub are crushed and either brewed as a tea or
may be added to food. Guarana has been used regularly by
Brazilian Indians in a traditional beverage for hundreds of
years and is used in energy drinks all over the world, usually
along with ginseng and taurine. Does Red Bull ring a bell?
Herbalists in the U.S. also use guarana to treat headaches,
paralysis, urinary tract irritation, and diarrhea. Personally, I
think guarana is stronger by far than coffee caffeine but for
some reason doesn't give me any real jitters or restlessness.
Yerba mate has been used as a beverage since the time of the
ancient Indians of Brazil and Paraguay. In addition to its
standing as a popular beverage, yerba mate is used as a tonic,
diuretic, and as a stimulant to reduce fatigue, suppress
appetite, and aid gastric function in herbal medicine systems
throughout South America. I've had it many times myself and
though I find the beverage to be very strong tasting, it's a
fantastic pick me upper. I highly recommend Yerbe mate as
instant rocket fuel for a nice change. By the way, Yerbe is the
drink while mate means "gourd", the traditional serving cup.
In Brazil, Yerbe mate is said to stimulate the nervous and
muscular systems and is used for digestive problems, nerve pain,
depression, fatigue, and obesity. The traditional use of yerba
mate for fatigue is explained by its primary active chemical:
caffeine. Yerba mate could be beneficial as a weight-loss aid
because of three active ingredients, known as xanthines
(theobromine, caffeine, and theophylline) which all have
diuretic properties. These substances have several other
documented pharmacological actions including central nervous
system stimulation, relaxation of smooth muscle (especially
bronchial muscle) and myocardial stimulation, beneficial for the
walls of the heart and arteries.
Cayenne is the greatest blood circulation stimulant known.
Cayenne increases your blood circulation immediately within
seconds, more than any other herb. Cayenne pepper (also called
Capsicum frutescens) is a stimulating herb made from the dried
pods of chili peppers and is well known for its pungent taste
and smell. Cayenne is a popular spice used mainly for adding a
hot kick to food, but it has also been used medicinally for
thousands of years. Because of it's remarkable blood cleansing
properties, it serves as a tonic to the bloodstream, increasing
blood flow and creating a general overall feeling of well being.
Start easy and work your way up, especially if you're not used
to hot spices. However, the hotter the better. Take a half
teaspoon of high quality cayenne in a glass of juice, I like
tomato juice, stir and enjoy.
This is a short list of herbs that I use personally and highly
recommend. Try them out and enjoy. Thank you for reading.
About the author:
I specialize in general interest short article content,
especially for my own content sites. I love to write and I look
forward to contributing many many more submissions, hoping
people will find some useful or entertaining info.
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