The Cup of Life

Have you heard of a drug that lowers the risk of diabetes, colondefine cancerdefine, gallstones and Parkinson’s disease? That lowers lever damage, controls headaches and most notably lifts your mood? If this sounds too good to be true, think yet again. This substance is too good, yet it’s true too. We’re talking about coffee, folks!

It is virtually a dream come true. Forget you have been told about coffee being bad for you. Themedguru now knows and science confirms that coffee is not just good for you, it’s practically a miracle drink.

Researchers from the Harvard School of Health Studies came up with a new study in February this year that confirms the health benefits of coffee and the caffeine drug present in it. An eight ounce cup of drip-brewed coffee contains about 85 mg of caffeine; about three and a half time more than the same serving of tea or soft drink.

Caffeine is also what helps in treating asthma and headaches. Though not widely publicized, a single dose of pain reliever such as Anacin or Excedrin contains up to 120 milligrams of the drug.

Resistance to Diseases
Coffee slashes the risk of type 2 diabetesdefine by more than 54 percent in men. Regular coffee drinkers have less chances of the ailment with moderate consumption of the brew. Research shows that drinking java may be the best counter to your sweet tooth.

At least six studies indicate that men who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80 percent less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Another research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, consuming at least two cups daily can translate to a 25 percent reduced risk of colondefine cancerdefine, an 80 percent drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly halves the risk of gallstones.
Everyone knows that coffee helps fight off sleep. As with anything, moderation is the key, and coffee consumption should be spread-out evenly throughout the day.

Coffee can increase hair growth by 33 percent in men according to a study published in January 2007 issue of the “International Journal of Dermatology”. Bald men need to rush to their nearest coffee store to stimulate hair growth.

Stamina Boost
Coffee is far better than all the drugs or energy drinks that the athletes take aid of to win. It also reduces the depressiondefine in athletes.

Terry Graham, a coffee researcher of the University of Canada, says, “What caffeine likely does is stimulate the brain and nervous system to do things differently. But what's amazing about it is that unlike some performance-enhancing manipulation some athletes do that are specific for strength or sprinting or endurance, studies show that caffeine positively enhances all of these things."

Piece of Advice
The flipside is also there. It's clear that coffee isn't for everyone. Its legendary jolt in excess doses can increase nervousness, hand trembling, and cause rapid heartbeat. Coffee may also raise cholesterol levels in some people and may contribute to arterydefine clogging.

But most recent large studies show no significant adverse effects on most healthy people, although pregnant women, heart patients, and those at risk for osteoporosis may still be advised to limit or avoid coffee.

On the whole, coffee is more healthy than harmful. Coffee has emerged as the new health drink and so all the coffee addicts need not despair but just need to keep an eye on their consumption.

The next time a health expert says coffee is bad for you, link them to themedguru so they can see for themselves. So what are you waiting for? Grab your money and reach the nearest café. And don’t forget to invite your friends too. Till then, keep Brewing!