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Posted 5/31/2017 12:09 AM (GMT 0)
I just started a new job where I have to wake up early and move around quite a bit. I'm afraid no matter how much I sleep I'm still gonna feel super tired during the day. Regular coffee (like from Dunkin Donuts, Wawa) gives me weird heart symptoms like palpitations and skipped beats, and makes me feel jittery and "toxic".

I need a coffee alternative, something that will give me a slight boost. I don't care for the coffee taste so i'm not looking for something that replicates that like Dandy Blend. I need to stay awake, energized.

PS. currently on antibiotics treating Bartonella.
Posted 5/31/2017 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi afiya4health -

I've never been a coffee drinker. I get enough caffeine from black tea. TONS of different varieties - literally about 5 dozen flavors at any health food store. I'd try that - maybe start with 1 tea bag with double the amount of water to dilute it a bit. And then increase concentration from there.

You can also experiment with B12 supplements. People need different forms of the B12 (cyano, hydroxy, methyl, adeno) so there is some trial-and-error involved that could take some time to work through... people who know their MTHFR DNA mutations often get a bit of a clue bit it could still be a process of cycling through different forms to get the form and dose right.

-p
Posted 5/31/2017 6:48 AM (GMT 0)
I chew a small about of ginseng, eat bee pollen and do b12 shot .kinda keeps me human
Posted 5/31/2017 12:53 PM (GMT 0)
As P said tea works well for me - doesn't make me feel jittery like coffee but I can't handle it every day or it starts to affect my sleep. I also make & drink green juice every morning with ginger & that gives me an energy boost and also sip it throughout the day. Really helps. An added bonus - juicing also helps with detox & inflammation.

Post Edited (Octobrsky13) : 5/31/2017 7:05:07 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/31/2017 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
I just posted about this on another thread smile A lot of coffee has mold in it - mycotoxins - which cause that jittery, icky, sick feeling. I used to think it was caffeine too until I upgraded to a higher quality coffee. Some good alternatives with low or no mold are Bulletproof and Klatch. I've also had good experience with Groundworks and Stumptown. As for Dunkin Donuts, I would put good money on there being mold in their coffee. In fact, most commercial coffee has mold. Even Starbucks. Starbucks for me was the worst. I just felt sick after with stomach upset, diarrhea, hot flashes. My sister calls me "the canary in the coal mine" when it comes to coffee. I'm really sensitive to it.

Here's an article to explain better:

/blog.bulletproof.com/why-bad-coffee-makes-you-weak/

I also like the idea of b12, ginseng, and bee pollen that BlueLyme suggested. I might try that as well, but I have a hard time giving up coffee. It makes me feel normal.
Posted 5/31/2017 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
Green tea is a great alternative - although it does have caffeine in it, it's not as much as coffee, but it does also boost the immune system, so it can actually cause a herx for some.

I can't have any caffeine still, so I'm envious of those that can!!
Posted 6/1/2017 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
10LymeB

I never knew that about coffee! Thanks for sharing -

-p
Posted 6/4/2017 3:06 PM (GMT 0)
I switched to organic coffee few years ago because of the pesticide/mold issues, perhaps try that and see if it still gives you the heart symptoms. I moved on to SWP decaff, but for you I guess you want something with energy and not the necessary the coffee taste. I've heard good things from maca powder drinks from my family members as far as energy and mental clarity. B12 or a B vitamin supplement in the morning may also help if you are deficient.

Post Edited (Immunity) : 6/4/2017 9:12:41 AM (GMT-6)

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