Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Caffeine overdose Caffeine overdose Definition This is poisoning from large amounts of caffeine. Poisonous Ingredient Caffeine Where Found * Coffee * Some tea * Hot chocolate * Chocolate * Some soft drinks (such as Pepsi, Coke, Mountain Dew) * NoDoz * Tirend * Quick Pep * Vivarin * Caffedrine * Coffee Break Caplets *…
Chocolate
…antioxidants at all. Is it caffeine you're worried about? Chocolate's caffeine level has been exaggerated. While a one-ounce chocolate bar has 10-20 milligrams of caffeine, a six-ounce cup of coffee contains approximately 105 milligrams. Chocolate has about a 10th of the caffeine in a cup of coffee. Chocolate's…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Caffeine in the diet
…or moderate amount of caffeine. Ten 8 oz. cups of coffee per day is considered excessive intake of caffeine. A child's caffeine consumption should be closely monitored. Although caffeine is safe to consume in moderation, it may negatively affect a child's nutrition. Caffeinated beverages may be replacing…
General
…will help you to sober up. As often as movies portray the contrary, coffee has no effect on reversing the effects of intoxication. Coffee contains caffeine that stimulates the nervous system. This may cause an intoxicated person to become more alert, but they will be no less inebriated. The only thing… related searches:germs | dizziness
Energy Drinks
…reason to include any caffeine in their diets; caffeine has no nutritional value and drinking caffeinated beverages may reduce consumption of more healthy beverages, like milk and juice.” There is currently little research regarding the short- and long-term effects of caffeine on children. Side effects… related searches:energy drinks | sleep
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Fibrocystic breast disease
…incidence is lower in women taking birth control pills. The risk factors may include family history and diet (such as excessive dietary fat, and caffeine intake), although these are controversial. Symptoms * A dense, irregular and bumpy "cobblestone" consistency in the breast tissue * Usually more marked…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Essential tremor
…essential Causes All people have some degree of tremor during movement. This shaking normally involves mainly the hands. Stress, fatigue, anger, fear, caffeine, and cigarettes may temporarily worsen this type of tremor. Essential tremor is the most common form of abnormal tremor. Although the cause is unknown…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lumps in the breasts
…menopause. The condition is less common in women taking birth control pills. Risk factors may include heredity and diet (excessive dietary fat, caffeine intake). FIBROADENOMA While the cause is not known, some research suggests that increased fat consumption may play a role. The highest incidence is… related searches:armpit lump
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breast-feeding mothers - self-care
…concern, discuss food allergies with your pediatrician. CAFFEINE, ALCOHOL, AND SMOKING A nursing mother can safely consume moderate amounts of caffeine (equal to 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day) without causing harm to her baby. But any more caffeine than that may cause agitation and difficulty sleeping… related searches:breastfeeding
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Headache
…street drugs can make you more susceptible to them. Headaches can be triggered by chocolate, cheese, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). People who drink caffeine can have headaches when they don't get their usual daily amount. Other common causes include: * Holding your head in one position for a long time…
