Quit Caffeine with Laser Therapy Treatment
Can’t get going without your morning coffee? Do you get headaches if you don’t have caffeine?
What is caffeine?
Caffeine is derived from the leaves, seeds, and fruit of more than 60 plants. It can also be manufactured in laboratories. Caffeine is a stimulant that is found in coffee, tea, pop, energy drinks, chocolate and candy. It is also added to medications for the relief of pain or symptoms of a cold.
What does caffeine do to the body?
Caffeine is a stimulant that causes your heart to beat faster, which causes your breathing to increase. It may make you feel more alert, hyper, and active after drinking caffeine, however, for most people this alertness is followed by a decrease in heart beat making the person want to have more caffeine.
What are the short-term affects of caffeine?
- Alertness
- Increased mental activity
- Increased concentration
- Increased blood circulation
- Increased energy
- Craving more caffeine
- Craving food
- Jitters
- Irritability
- Increased heart rate and respirations
- Increased level of fatty acids in blood
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased stomach acid
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Decreased digestion
- Insomnia
What are the long-term affects of caffeine?
- Changes in alertness
- Mood changes – highs and lows
- Anger
- Ringing in ears
- Inflammation of the pancreas
- Calcium imbalance
- Weak bones
- Fertility problems
- Depression
- Possible link to cancer
Addiction to caffeine
Did you know that caffeine is the world’s most widely used drug? More and more people are turning to caffeine to get through their day.
The average cup of coffee has 115 mg of caffeine, while tea has 10-110 mg of caffeine per cup. According to Health Canada, adults should not consume more than 400 mg of caffeine per day. How much do you drink?
There is a controversy about whether caffeine is physically or psychologically addictive.
It’s okay to have a cup of coffee in the morning but, if you drink several cups throughout the day, then you may be addicted. If you have tried to quit “cold turkey,” you may have had ‘the shakes,’ severe abdominal pain or a “wicked” headache.
If you think that you are addicted to caffeine, whether it is coffee, tea, pop, energy drinks, chocolate, or caffeine medications, laser therapy will help you quit.
Symptoms of caffeine withdrawal:
- Headaches
- Fatigue or drowsiness
- “Jitters”
- Irritability
- Poor concentration
- Flu-like symptoms
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Exhaustion
- Lack of energy
- Anger
Laser therapy can help you quit your dependence on caffeine!
What does laser therapy include?
Laser therapy includes a package of two laser treatments with private consultations, two weeks apart, by a Certified Laser Technician, natural supplements, printed information, CD and on-going support.
How does laser therapy work?
A low powered laser is applied on areas of your ears, face, hands, legs and feet. The mild tingling sensation will help you relax within the first few minutes of the treatment. The effect of the laser will last 4-6 weeks. The laser treatment releases a massive amount of endorphins, which physically replaces the need for caffeine. Cravings and withdrawal are almost eliminated.
During the laser treatment you will learn how to make simple changes so you don’t need to drink any or as much caffeine. If you need additional support, the information and strategies that we provide will ensure that you know what to do.
Laser therapy attacks all three parts of the addiction - without medications or side effects:
- Physical – After each laser treatment, cravings and withdrawal are almost eliminated.
- Psychological – During each treatment you learn how to recognize and deal with triggers, how to stop thinking about caffeine and positive ways to cope.
- Detox – You take natural supplements to help calm your body.
This comprehensive therapy is an extremely effective way to end the addiction.
How much does laser therapy cost?
Please call our clinic for the current price of this treatment and to book your appointment.
Do you know that all of our services can be claimed as a medical deduction on your income tax?
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