tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post384053295764317778..comments2024-03-28T20:24:24.076+11:00Comments on Ian Gawler: Out on a Limb: Coffee, tea and cancer – is it time for a re-think?Dr. Ian Gawlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967876186689507333noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-33619045669763138192016-07-31T18:53:17.064+10:002016-07-31T18:53:17.064+10:00I hear this form many people katy - hard to give u...I hear this form many people katy - hard to give up, numerous symptoms when they do, feel heaps better once it is out of the system. But then, for many it seems the addiction could be in part due to the stimulating effect the coffee has -"I need it to keep going". That is why meditation is helpful - it gives a way of restoring energy that does not have caffeine's side-effects.<br />Dr. Ian Gawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09967876186689507333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-88857571767672137842016-07-31T13:46:49.812+10:002016-07-31T13:46:49.812+10:00For years I've been trying to give up coffee. ...For years I've been trying to give up coffee. Every time I would have some withdrawal symptoms when I stopped drinking coffee. Finally, since March I have given it up. I have been drinking hot chocolate occasionally. I did have a cup of coffee last week. one cup and it took me ages to get to sleep. I can't speak for other people but I know in my case I feel more relaxed - I sleep more Katywhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017086815807743913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-75318284394513477892016-07-13T15:42:42.624+10:002016-07-13T15:42:42.624+10:00It is an interesting one. I have always thought th...It is an interesting one. I have always thought that both the coffee and tea plants are just herbs, and unless I hear some conclusive evidence that they are really toxic I will indulge in them moderately if I want to.<br />Of course we know that caffeine is a nerve stimulant. A few times in my coffee drinking career I have had coffee late in the day, or two cups, and it had affected my sleep. David McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098925984899383963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-68898367932555243772016-07-11T16:49:31.295+10:002016-07-11T16:49:31.295+10:00Thanks Ian This is good. Couldn't agree more ...Thanks Ian This is good. Couldn't agree more with everything which you have written. I saw the photo of your retreat and though that it was of Lake Burley Griffyn and Canberra! Come visit us. We have clean air, fresh water and people live longer by a few years than elsewhere in Australia. Not sure why but we certainly follow the healthy lifestyle approach and are introverted in how we Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777253036842094636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-21082663615344549622016-07-11T15:23:19.589+10:002016-07-11T15:23:19.589+10:00The problem with most studies is they are based on...The problem with most studies is they are based on the average person...Who is toxic, has poor digestion, poor elimination, does not exercise, is mentally stressed, and Spiritually suffering. And today about 75% of them have an incurable chronic disease (a medical science opinion), And they are taking at least one medical drug with its side effects. And about 70% are overweight, and 35% are obeseDr. Paul Blake, N.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12410891834388181134noreply@blogger.com