When we think of coffee, we think caffeine. But coffee is more than just caffeine. Alongside this main character is a supporting cast of ingredients like catechins, flavanoids, and polyphenols that protect the brain and heart. All of these ingredients create a caffeine synergy, combining well together to amplify the effects of caffeine alone. This […]
I have never been diagnosed with anxiety, I don’t identify as an anxious person, and yet I struggle with an underlying anxiety similar to many people in America. The anxiety shows up as I unconsciously reach for my smart phone at a red light. It shows up when I honk my car horn at someone […]
Four years ago I was addicted to caffeine. Each morning I couldn’t just let my body wake up. So I consumed a strong cup of cold brew coffee every day, added some stimulants like modafinil, then started tackling the creative writing and brainstorming on my to-do list. It wasn’t sustainable: all the stimulants screwed up […]
