What About Caffeine?

​I came across an article that scientifically documented over 20 harmful effects of caffeine. I've always advocated drinking water as the beverage of choice. Our bodies are 65 percent water. Pure, clean water is the best liquid for our bodies to run on. Adding sugar, caffeine, and other drug-like compounds to what we drink stresses our kidneys, liver, heart, and endocrine system. Even drinking decaffeinated coffee where 97% of the caffeine has been removed is not the perfect solution.

High energy drinks have an amazing amount of caffeine (see the Wellness Support Group webinar on Energy Drinks).
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The sale of drinks like coffee, sodas, energy drinks, and sports drinks is a multi-billion dollar industry. Water is essentially free and it flushes toxins out from the body. It lubricates and refreshes our body systems. It seems to me that it makes the most health and financial sense to stay with water. To learn more about the benefits of water, see page 210 in my book, There's An Elephant in the Room - Exposing Hidden Truths in the Science of Health.