Caffeine Withdrawal

For obvious reasons we are used to associating caffeine with coffee; however it is a substance that is found in other beverages and foods (such as some teas, soft drinks, energy drinks and foods such as chocolate). The truth is that there are a long list of reasons why a person might decide to reduce their caffeine intake or even stop it completely and these have nothing to do with resolutions. Taking advantage of the fact that the beginning of the year is always the season to try to make changes in our lives regardless of the reason, if you decide to stop drinking coffee or stop drinking a caffeinated soda in the afternoon, you may experience some unpleasant side effects. Regardless of form, it is estimated that 90% of the U.S. population regularly consumes caffeine, a stimulant and in...