The Truth about Caffeine: How Companies that Promote it Deceive Us and what We Can Do about itAuthor Reveals The Truth About CaffeineAuthor Marina Kushner explores history of caffeine and its effects NEW YORK, NY -- Marina Kushner, founder of the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, in her new book "The Truth About Caffeine-How Companies That Promote it Deceive Us And What We Can Do About It" reveals frightening evidence of the damage caffeine can cause over time. As the sponsor of National Caffeine Awareness Month, recognized in March via events staged across the country, Ms. Kushner is an authority on caffeine and the detrimental effects it has on the body and mind. The Truth About Caffeine, published by SCR Publications, explores the historical and social impact of the drug throughout the ages while offering healthy alternatives to its usage. ?Caffeine has been linked to serious health problems, as well as productivity issues,? says Kushner from her Brooklyn, New York home. ?We realize the importance of having healthy citizens, and how the effects of caffeine can hurt a person?s overall health and well-being.? Caffeine overdoses can lead to headaches, jitteriness, irritability, difficulties in concentration, and mood swings which drain productivity from business and industry. In addition, caffeine consumption is linked to heart disease, pancreas and bladder cancer, hypoglycemia and central nervous system disorders.Caffeine intoxication can produce mood swings and insomnia, increased muscle tension, impair digestion and nutrition, restrict blood circulation to the brain, raise blood pressure and accelerate the heart rate. Death can result in as little as 5 grams of caffeine. "The Truth About Caffeine" features numerous clinical studies by respected medical journals and healthy alternatives to caffeinated beverages..ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Marina Kushner is the founder of the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, the first non-profit organization dedicated solely to educating consumers about the dangers of caffeine intoxication. She is a reformed coffee drinker, leading investigative journalist and speaker. BOOK SUMMARY:Title: The Truth About Caffeine- How Companies That Promote it Deceive Us And What We Can Do About ItAuthor: Marina KushnerPublisher: SCR Publications2005 ISBN: 0-9747582-1-36 x 9 softcover, 192 pp., $14.95 |
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Contents
Kicking the Caffeine Habit | 5 |
The History of Caffeine | 13 |
Caffeine and Coffee The Omnipresent American Elixir | 23 |
The Chemistry of the Enemy | 31 |
Why Women Should Avoid Coffee | 39 |
Caffeine and Your Central Nervous System | 55 |
Caffeine and The Link to Heart Disease | 69 |
Do You Have the Stomach For Caffeine? | 76 |
The Benefits of Soy | 114 |
Breaking Free From Caffeine | 122 |
Leaving Behind Caffeine and Finding Healthy Alternatives | 128 |
Proclamations | 135 |
References | 149 |
Make a Difference | 151 |
Caffeine Bibliography | 155 |
Soy Bibliography | 164 |
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| Title | The Truth about Caffeine: How Companies that Promote it Deceive Us and what We Can Do about it |
| Author | Marina Kushner |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Caffeine Awareness Alliance, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0974758213, 9780974758213 |
| Length | 180 pages |
| Subjects | › › Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Food Content Guides Health & Fitness / Reference |
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