the big three: alcohol, caffeine, and sugarCaffeine-Related Problems
Here are a number of health conditions that may improve with
coffee or caffeine elimination or reduction:^4
- Abdominal pain or discomfort of unknown cause
- Anxiety, irritability, and nervousness
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune disorders
- Colitis, diverticulitis, diarrhea, and other irritable bowel
symptoms - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression
- Dizziness, Meniere’s syndrome, or tinnitus (ringing in the
ears) - Fibrocystic breast disease
- Gout (elevated uric acid levels)
- Heart disease or heart palpitations
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
- Indigestion/heartburn
- Insomnia and interrupted or poor-quality sleep
- Liver disease and gallbladder problems such as gallstones
- Kidney or bladder problems, including kidney stones
- Migraines or other vascular headaches
- Muscle pain
- Osteoporosis
- Skin irritations, rashes, and dryness
- Ulcers, heartburn, and stomach problems such as hiatal her-
nias - Urinary tract irritation