Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America's #1 Drug

By Stephen Cherniske and Stephen Cherniske MS

Book Overview

One of the most accomplished nutritional biochemists and medical writers in his field reveals the truth about caffeine and helps you kick the habit forever. Nearly 80% of all Americans are hooked on caffeine, this country's #1 addiction. A natural component of coffee, tea and chocolate, and added to drugs, soft drinks, candy and many other products, the truth about caffeine is that it can affect brain function, hormone balance, and sleep patterns, while increasing your risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, ulcers, PMS, stroke, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Discover a step-by-step, clinically-proven program that reduces your caffeine intake, and effective ways to boost your energy with nutrients, healthy beverages, better sleep and high-energy habits.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446673919
• ISBN13: 9780446673914
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Wake-up Call

It is truly sad to see how many reviewers of this book call Stephen Cherniske "overzealous" and insist that "one cup a day won't hurt you." Sad, but not surprising, as it is indicative of the depth of our society's addiction to this drug. One cup a day won't hurt you? One cup a day is all I usually drank, and the results were withdrawal headaches, a great plunge in my energy at 3 pm (never connected that to your morning cup...

Courageous Wake-Up Call to a Caffeinated Society

Cherniske here makes a bold, spirited case for abstinence from caffeine. While some people may feel his tone is zealous to a fault, the truth of his words cannot be denied. Caffeine IS an addictive drug. Caffeine IS harmful for the body. Granted, there are many other things we consume that are harmful as well, but that does not negate the author's argument. I have been a coffee lover for many years, but have been a believer...

To thine own self be true

I have loved coffee for much of my life. I have even been heard to utter, in mock appreciation of Socrates, that "the uncaffeinated life is not worth living." One time I quit coffee, felt really good, but during a flat stage, I got back on, more than ever, with the comment that without caffeine, I had lost the "joy of living." I have read this book by Cherniske. I have read all the reviews here. I have laughed hardest...

wealth of information

I started caffeine 15 years ago and I thought it was wonderful for a while, yet later I discovered that the wonderful enhancement turned into serious troubles; tension headaches, nausea, fatigue, and also not able to heal injuries for many years. I used caffeine daily. When I discovered herbal teas, I no longer needed caffeine, yet I could not get off for long term health. This book gave me the information to stay off...

finally, the incentive I need to kick the coffee habit

I like this book so much, I've been sending copies to my friends -- something I've never done before. For years, I've read about the harmless effects of caffeine, but deep down, I knew it was causing some very negative feelings.This book explains everything and points out dozens of things you've never suspected. The writing is both engaging, scientific, and thoroughly convincing.I highly recommend it to anyone who suspects...