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My doctor has forbidden me from taking any coffee, because of the palpitations I have been having. I have been off coffee for about 3 weeks now. After about two weeks, I tried taking a cup of brewed coffee, just the regular 8 oz. cup. An hour later, I had palpitations like crazy. So, no more coffee for me.
The alternative I was given was green tea. Since I was taken off coffee, I have been taking a cup of green tea, twice each day--no more than that. I realize now, more than ever, that anything in excess is indeed bad for your health.
For those of you who might not know, I am a complete coffee addict. I count my coffee intake not in cups or mugs but in jugs. I can consume a jug of coffee in one sitting. My entire family are coffee junkies. Anyone who's ever become close to the family turns into a coffee junkie.
And then the palpitations started...and then I was off coffee.
So for now, it's green tea all the way. No regrets though, as I am beginning to like the taste, warmth, and calm that it has brought.
So what's made you happy today?
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