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Marina Kushner is the founder of the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, a non-profit organization, which sponsors National Caffeine Awareness Month and is held annually in March across America. Ms. Kushner is an authority on caffeine and the detrimental effects it has on the body and mind. Her latest book called “The Truth About Caffeine” explores the historical and social impact of the drug throughout the ages while offering healthy alternatives to its usage.

Energy Drinks: Can it Cure Parkinson's Disease?

Treating Parkinson's disease with caffeine, as discussed in medical research, has started many heated conversations. I can't help but think that caffeine has a high cost, even if it does help. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, "The Truth About Caffeine". An individual will continue to want bigger quantities of caffeine, no matter what amount he started consuming. When the body gets used to caffeine it cancels its effect, like any drug, needing a growing consumption to regain its potency. Even still, a lot of caffeine can cause harm and take away life. Read

By: Ma Ku | 17/12/2007 | Health

Parkinsons, Caffeine & Coffee - the Untold Truth

There Is A Lot Of Controversy Regarding A Study That Suggests That Caffeine Can Treat Parkinson's illness. However, in my opinion, caffeine cannot help without causing harm. Most people would be surprised to discover, how high caffeine ingestion cuts down the amount of dopamine nerve cell, well documented in my book, "The Truth About Caffeine". And, even if a person consumes it moderately, sooner or later, he will increase his dosages. When the body gets used to caffeine it cancels its effect, like any drug, needing a growing ingestion to regain its potency. Yet, huge amounts of caffeine invites destruction and possible fatalities. Read

By: Ma Ku | 08/12/2007 | Health

Caffeine, Coffee & Parkinson's Disease - the Untold Truth

There Is A Lot Of Controversy Regarding A Study That Suggests That Caffeine Can Treat Parkinson's disease. It seems to me, that caffeine is going to cause harm, no matter how it may help. Most people would be surprised to discover, how high caffeine ingestion cuts down the amount of dopamine neurons, well documented in my book, "The Truth About Caffeine". While you may ingest caffeine at a reasonable level, as you become more dependent on it, your demand will increase. When the body gets used to caffeine it cancels its effect, like any drug, needing a growing ingestion to regain its potency. Yet, huge amounts of caffeine invites destruction and possible fatalities. Read

By: Ma Ku | 02/12/2007 | Health

Caffeine: Can it Cure Parkinson's Disease?

Caffeine's medical use for treating Parkinson's disease is a subject of much debate. However, in my opinion, caffeine cannot help without causing harm. In my book "The Truth about Caffeine" I explain that excessive caffeine ingestion depletes the dopamine somatic cell. While you may ingest caffeine at a reasonable level, as you become more dependent on it, your demand will increase. As with any drug, the body quickly discovers how to render caffeine's effects void, demanding larger quantities to feel any further stimulation. Several risks, along with death can accompany large dosages of caffeine. Read

By: Ma Ku | 24/11/2007 | Health

Can Caffeine in Green Tea Cure Parkinson's Disease?

Once a medical study was published on the application of caffeine for treating Parkinson's disease, it stirred up a lot of controversy. However, in my opinion, caffeine cannot help without causing harm. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, "The Truth About Caffeine". An individual will continue to want bigger quantities of caffeine, no matter what amount he started consuming. As with any drug, the body quickly discovers how to render caffeine's effects void, demanding larger quantities to feel any further stimulation. However, high levels of caffeine can be dangerous and even fatal. Read

By: Ma Ku | 12/11/2007 | Health

Can Caffeine in Energy Drinks Treat Parkinson's Disease?

Many arguments started when a medical study indicated that caffeine can contribute to helping victims of Parkinson's illness. It seems to me, that caffeine is going to cause harm, no matter how it may help. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, "The Truth About Caffeine". Read

By: Ma Ku | 11/11/2007 | Health

Coffee, Caffeine & Parkinson's Disease - the Untold Truth

A medical study that advised using caffeine to help fight Parkinson's disease has become quite a hot topic. Yet, I look at caffeine as a two edged sword, a risky thing to use regardless of any contribution it might make. It may come as a shock to you that, as I discuss in my book, "The Truth About Caffeine", large amounts of caffeine use removes some of your dopamine neurons. And, even if a person consumes it moderately, sooner or later, he will increase his dosages Read

By: Ma Ku | 09/11/2007 | Health

What you Don't Know About Caffeine & Parkinson's Disease

Caffeine's medical use for treating Parkinson's sickness is a subject of much debate. I can't help but think that caffeine has a high cost, even if it does help. It may come as a shock to you that, as I discuss in my book, "The Truth About Caffeine", large amounts of caffeine use removes some of your dopamine somatic cell. And, even if a person consumes it moderately, sooner or later, he will increase his dosages. Just like other substances, our body adapts itself to caffeine, negating its potency so that only increased amounts still provide an effect. However, high levels of caffeine can be dangerous and even fatal. Read

By: Ma Ku | 06/11/2007 | Health

Parkinson's Disease: is Caffeine the Cure?

Parkinson's Disease: Is Caffeine the Cure? Read

By: Ma Ku | 05/11/2007 | Health

Caffeine: Top 16 Signs of Overdose

Discover the 16 Signs of Caffeine Overdose Read

By: Ma Ku | 02/11/2007 | Health