From time to time in this blog I post interesting coffee news, medically related tidbits and comments from others. Although I'm a big fan of health related coffee tips (can you blame me? I love my coffee!), I'm also an "older than 30" year old woman and wise enough to know that you can't believe everything you read, especially on the Internet.
As a Vermonter, I'm lucky enough to be a part of a holistic community that thrives on organically grown local food and the sharing of information. I'm also a bit of a skeptic, and take things with a grain of salt.
One source that I trust is Dr. Andrew Weil, whose health program you may have caught on PBS. In response to a question about the health benefits of coffee, Dr. Weil had this to say.
The most clear-cut findings about its benefits come from a 20-year study that followed some 84,000 women and 44,000 men. Published in the May 2, 2006, issue of Circulation, the study concluded that drinking coffee isn't harmful to cardiovascular health and may even be somewhat beneficial.
He also states that not all studies are so straight forward in their applause for the coffee bean. Too much coffee (3-6 cups) can result in hypertension in some people. Yet, other studies show benefits to cancer, cognition and Alzheimer's. I'll send you the link if you are interested in the complete article.
My thoughts in the increasingly busy and often stressful holiday season, is that we all need to be aware of how we react to whatever we put in our bodies. For me, a morning cup of coffee makes me feel alert, comforted and relaxed. Thanksgiving turkey makes me feel warm, sleepy and full. Whether you are considering a cup of java, a recent medication prescribed by your physician, or one more slice of pumpkin pie you need to be aware of the effects on you personally.
Until our next cup,
Sandy Riggen
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