5 Simple Tips How To Overcome Caffeine Addiction

by Lisa

Caffeineis very addictive. Learning how to overcome caffeine addiction can be extremely difficult. Compared to alcohol, tobacco, and even cocaine you might be suprised to hear that caffeine is actually more addictive. This doesn't mean that the effects are more damaging, just that the substance will develop into a habit which will be harder to overcome.

We don't really view caffeine as a dangerous substance, however, in larger quantities it will impact negatively on your health. Many of us drink coffee every day, and it is easy to drink a few cups a day, however before we know it we need 3, 5, 8 cups of coffee a day. This is when it does have more serious effects on the body. It will impact on your levels of alertness and also on your internal organs and even your heart.

This article will offer several tips to help you overcome caffeine addiction naturally:

Gradually cut down your caffeine intake. Cut your consumption down by one cup per day for the first week, and then reduce it by another cupthe next week and so on until you are at a reasonable level.
Get a substitute. Try getting your sugar from a low calorie biscuits instead - this will give you the energy your crave without needing to have caffeine.
If you drink coke why not substitute this for a different drink which does not contain caffeine. Any drink containing sugar will keep you alert and boost your concentration.
Drink tea! tea still contains a little caffeine and as a hot drink it can be a great substitute for a cup of coffee.
Eat fruit. Fruit acts as a natural energy booster, and contains natural sugars. Eating fruit will help you early on when withdrawal symptoms appear - it will give you a solid base of energy in your body.
You can also try alternative remedies - such as positive self affirmations, hypnosis or perhaps subliminal messages. Our caffeine addiction treatment subliminal cd will project positive statements into your mind to help you handle your addiction, and stay strong against withdrawal and caffeine cravings.