Caffeine Addiction And Chronic Fatigue Recovery
Amy Thomas
In spite of being a constituent in products commonly used for
energy, caffeine over-stimulates the adrenal glands, which only
causes the illusion of an increase in energy due to increasing
the hormone adrenaline. Over time, excessive use of caffeinated
substances will cause an adrenal addiction and the glands will
produce less adrenaline naturally until they no longer produce
at all, which will lead to permanent fatigue since the adrenals
are not known to regenerate.
Those addicted to caffeine are on a dangerous downhill slope
and need to take decisive action because it will only get
harder to recover later. Naturally with everyone having to run
around as a ‘human doing’ rather than as a ‘human being’ just
to make ends meet in society today, the last thing most people
have the energy for is to break a habit.
Breaking habits definitely requires substantially more energy
to overcome them than it does to maintain the habit, but almost
all of this is mental—a purely mental battle where one generally
surrenders to routines rather than muster the strength or
courage to break through to a new level. Mental fatigue is
becoming more commonplace and it is a huge factor in the
overall energy of the body itself, so even thoughts about
change that will require more energy can be tiresome for an
individual with chronic fatigue syndrome.
The general response to the thought of quitting caffeine is
that it is needed for energy, however admittedly dysfunctional
that may be, and it would be too difficult to survive the day
without it. So, it is actually the crystallized fear of fatigue
that encodes the belief that one cannot overcome it or do
without it. However, there is a way to overcome fatigue,
particularly chronic fatigue while recovering from long-term
caffeine addiction.
Effective caffeine elimination should be done gradually if it
is to be a smooth transition without putting the body into
shock. A common side effect of strict elimination after
extended periods of use is headaches from caffeine withdrawal,
which is also a clear sign of the addiction in the body.
Generally, a gradual period over a month or two is a reasonable
goal to set for complete transition away from caffeinated
substances.
The most common culprits for caffeine intake are coffee, tea
(excluding herbal teas), sodas, and chocolate, which are not
usually issues if enjoyed in moderation. However, when
significant amounts are consumed daily, the body is thrown from
its natural state of balance within the physiology of its
physical and energetic systems.
Contributing factors exacerbated by caffeine addiction as a
compounding factor are surface breathing, hormone imbalances,
and a lowered immune system. Concentration on these three main
areas while weaning off of caffeine can make the transition
much smoother for most people. Treatment of a condition is
often formulaic, targeting the combination of root stresses
responsible for its existence.
Surface breathing is how most people breathe, which is too
shallow, and changing breathing patterns requires a conscious
effort. It is well worth the discipline to breathe deeply and
efficiently because deeper breath oxygenates the blood more
completely and facilitates the removal of toxins from the blood
stream. Increased oxygenation is a major factor that improves
all of the bodily systems, organs, and vital forces necessary
for fully functioning holistic health.
Hormone imbalances in the thyroid, pineal and pituitary glands
can be contributing factors in fatigue-related issues. The
hormones in these glands are easily imbalanced by increased
adrenaline in the system, thus their functions are interrupted
by continual caffeine consumption. If allowed to continue for
long periods of time these imbalances can be completely
disruptive to many systems of the body and its energies.
The immune system can be strengthened by the above mentioned
breathing exercises to help with the elimination of toxins,
however, when the immune system has been suppressed for long
periods of time it is necessary to take purifying and
immune-enhancing substances to bring the body back into
harmonious balance. Getting proper rest, enough vitamins and
minerals, and drinking enough water are the cornerstones of
restoring the body to health, in addition to taking herbal
extracts that have tonic actions on specific systems.
While herbal extracts are a part of maintaining a healthy
lifestyle within alternative medicine, they should never be
used to the exclusion of qualified care from a licensed
physician. Both modalities are important for balance and
seeking out a physician that is open to alternative therapies
is worth the effort it takes to find one.
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