topic Re: Wired for Sound! in Wellness

Wired for Sound!

On It — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:07:54 GMT

Yesterday my son phoned and I asked him about a drink to replace my Starbuck's Pumpkin Spice Latte since the season they serve them has ended. He suggested a latte with Brown Sugar syrup.

Although I had to give up coffee because of my acid reflux, I discovered I can treat myself once or twice a month to a latte without any real problems. When I got to the window to order I was so busy with Venti latte, whole milk, brown sugar syrup that I forgot to say Decaf. Oops!

I am wired for sound. I am usually exhausted this time of day because of my fatiguing issues. Not today! I had to force myself to sit down because I know I am overdoing. Anyone who doubts the strength of caffeine as a stimulant needs to go six months without coffee, soft drinks, or chocolate. (I said six months because I made the same mistake when Pumpkin Spice became available in late summer.) Then order a Venti latte and note the difference in energy level. It is remarkable.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:12:18 GMT

I'm pretty sure that I'm immune to caffeine, nothing keeps me awake. 😺

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SilleeMee — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:59:36 GMT

I put 10 grams of 100% pure matcha powder in my green drink every morning. The caffeine in matcha is slow released so you don't get a caffeine crash like you can with coffee or tea. Matcha is a superfood and has many health benefits.

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On It — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:11:10 GMT

@SilleeMee I am not familiar with matcha powder. Is it sold in health food stores?

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SilleeMee — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:16:00 GMT

@On It wrote:
@SilleeMee I am not familiar with matcha powder. Is it sold in health food stores?

@On It

It probably is sold in health food stores but I never have gone to any here. I usually buy mine from a local Asian market here and also from Amazon. I buy the 'culinary grade'. The 'ceremonial grade' has become so expensive I can no longer afford that but I prefer it over the other b/c it is smoother tasting, less bitter.

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Mindy D — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:11:38 GMT

@On It @I also have severe fatigue issues and reflux. I had given up coffee. What I'm doing now that works is to put Nescafe Columbiano into 16 ounces of whole milk, no water. This has really made a difference in my stomach distress. The fatigue continues.

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GingerPeach — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:44:27 GMT

@SilleeMee

I once had the most fabulous green tea in a SF restaurant that fully restored me for an afternoon at work yet did not jolt me as a coffee would.

It felt like an effortless way to exist.

It wasn't matcha but your post reminded I should look into incorporating matcha into my green tea rotation.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:48:34 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
@SilleeMee
I once had the most fabulous green tea in a SF restaurant that fully restored me for an afternoon at work yet did not jolt me as a coffee would.
It felt like an effortless way to exist.

It wasn't matcha but your post reminded I should look into incorporating matcha into my green tea rotation.

@GingerPeach

Matcha is made from green tea leaves.

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GingerPeach — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:19:47 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@GingerPeach wrote:
@SilleeMee
I once had the most fabulous green tea in a SF restaurant that fully restored me for an afternoon at work yet did not jolt me as a coffee would.
It felt like an effortless way to exist.

It wasn't matcha but your post reminded I should look into incorporating matcha into my green tea rotation.

@GingerPeach
Matcha is made from green tea leaves.

Yes, I know, @SilleeMee I've been aware for decades.

That's why I referenced it.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:44:52 GMT

Oh yes, @On It - I used to plow through a 12 cup pot of coffee on a daily basis (my current doctor was horrified).

Lately I find I have no desire for that, and it would in fact be very uncomfortable. I do drink a cup (12 oz) or two in the morning but I know better than to have any more, as I find I can get really agitated, in a bad mood kind of way.

How I did that whole pot thing is beyond me. One year when the doc read back my chart to me from a previous exam, where I'd owned up to "12 cups", my jaw dropped.

I have a cute little single cup brew through that makes great coffee and I'm much calmer and more joyful to start the day!

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Kachina624 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:01:15 GMT

@On It You must be unusually sensitive to caffeine. I haven't had any for about 2 years but recently had a couple of cups. Had no effect at all. I wish it would amp me up a bit.

When I have trouble with acid reflux, I take a (generic) Pepcid in the morning and at night. Doctor took me off of PPIs.

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On It — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:16:50 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@On It You must be unusually sensitive to caffeine. I haven't had any for about 2 years but recently had a couple of cups. Had no effect at all. I wish it would amp me up a bit.

When I have trouble with acid reflux, I take a (generic) Pepcid in the morning and at night. Doctor took me off of PPIs.

I am sensitive from head to toe and inside and out. Skin, digestive tract, light, sounds. It is frustrating to be this sensitive. I blame it on my red hair. I am still extremely alert 9 hours later. I doubt that I will sleep tonight.

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moonandthestars — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:28:03 GMT

@On It I'm super sensitive too so I can completely relate- it is really frustrating. Makes things difficult. I used to love coffee! But just like that one day I became allerigic to caffeine! Now I can't tolerate it in any form. No drinks, no body creams, or eye creams, etc. It's really crazy.

Do you have anything you could take to help relax you - like cammomile tea or some relaxing herbs, etc.? Or take a relaxing bath?

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:31:36 GMT

I love the smell of coffee....but I can't drink it...I shake and my body races. It is not a pleasant experience.

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On It — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:41:13 GMT

@moonandthestars I am sorry that you have to deal with sensitivity, too. It is a nuisance and seems to have worsened with age.

I will need something to counteract the caffeine. I am considering a Benadryl because they knock me out, but I always feel awful the day after I take one. My allergies have been bad today, so it is a two for one solution.

Thank you for your concern. The worst case is I will be able to catch up on all my recordings I have saved on TiVo.

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hckynutjohn — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 01:47:45 GMT

@On It

Might get a blast of energy, but those types of energy increases, if one otherwise has none? Usually end with a big crash.

hckynut

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On It — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 02:12:46 GMT

@hckynutjohn wrote:
@On It

Might get a blast of energy, but those types of energy increases, if one otherwise has none? Usually end with a big crash.

hckynut

You are so correct! If what happened last summer repeats itself, I will feel terrible tomorrow. I can assure you my next latte wil be ordered with Decaf being the first word I utter.