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Caffeine is basically the Jekyll and Hyde of beverages.
How much is too much caffeine?
For many people, caffeine fuels them all day long.
That means theyre refilling their coffee cup multiple times to keep their energy levels up.
That said, theres a limit you should stick to to get to keep overly-caffeinated-related symptoms at bay.
While 400 milligrams might not sound like a whole lot, its a lot more than you would think.
a healing therapist and founder of Divine Light International, a spiritual, social and humanitarian organization
(Thats about the equivalent offour cups of brewed coffee.)
What are the symptoms of too much caffeine?
If youve gone beyond the recommended limit for caffeine, your body will certainly let you know.
Symptoms of too much caffeine generally affect the nervous system since caffeine is a stimulant, Nieves says.
You may also experience dependency and withdrawal symptoms, such as a headache when you suddenly stop taking it.
And heartburn in people suffering from gastritis and peptic ulcers, Nieves says.
When taken in excess, caffeine can also cause heart palpitations.
How to counteract caffeine
So, how do you flush caffeine out of your system?
Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic, and dehydration can make symptoms worse, Nieves says.
a healing therapist and founder of Divine Light International, a spiritual, social and humanitarian organization
Stay well hydrated until the caffeine naturally leaves your system.
Take a walk
There are numerous benefits to taking a walk.
Gentle physical activity can help calm the jitters.
In fact, working out can help reduce headache symptoms as well, Nieves says.
If walking isnt for you, also try other gentle workouts like Pilates and yoga.
Deep breathing techniques can help relieve the anxiety that an excess of caffeine can cause, Nieves says.
After youre done deep breathing, youll instantly feel more relaxed.
Past research has shownit can help alleviate stress, too.
Eventually you will feel warm in your head.
This is the easiest way to do deep breathing, Linggen says.
Meditation can also be useful to calm all that nervous stimulation, Nieves says.
Instead of just taking a handful of deep breaths, allow yourself to meditate for at least 10 minutes.
Not to mention, too much coffee can definitelywreak havoc on your gut health.
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