WHY CAFFEINE FREE?

Caffeine is a powerful stimulant. In fact tea and coffee contain several addictive drugs which cause a range of problems including migraine, anxiety, depression, insomnia and palpitations. Even decaffeinated drinks contain traces of caffeine and other drugs which are also stimulants.

Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline and cortisone. These two hormones shut down digestion, release glucose into the bloodstream and increase the heart rate. This process uses up nutrients. In time the adrenal glands become exhausted, needing more stimulation. We often experience a craving for caffeine when this happens. The long term overstimulation of the adrenal glands can lead to exhaustion and chronic fatigue.

Tea and coffee have a range of other effects on the body. Caffeine causes the body to lose chromium which maintains stable blood sugar levels. It also increases acid in the stomach. Caffeine and tannin deplete the body of vital minerals (zinc, potassium, iron).

Coffee and tea are such a mainstream part of our culture it is hard to believe that they are so bad for us. Giving up tea and coffee often leads to severe headaches, aching joints, tiredness, depression and anxiety for a few days. When this happens you realise you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms from your daily consumption of tea and coffee.