Add Avoidance of MS to the List of Potential Benefits of Coffee
Drinking 6 or more cups of coffee per day has been associated with a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). In a paper published on March 3rd in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, two studies -in California and Sweden reported that people who drank six or more...
From the Coffee Shop
Nighttime Heartburn
Nighttime heartburn is now thought to be more common than previously thought, with eight out of ten acid reflux sufferers experiencing heartburn at night. In addition to acidic food consumption, nighttime heartburn can be affected by gravity and swallowing habits. When people are sleeping and lying down, stomach acid can easily creep up into the esophagus, as opposed to when they are sitting or standing upright. Saliva helps keep our bodies’ pH in check; when people swallow less at night, less saliva meets the esophagus to neutralize the stomach acid that may be there. Both of these factors contribute...
HealthWise Coffee Announces its “pH Challenge”!
Is HealthWise Coffee actually lower in acid than other coffees? Well, we’re putting the issue forward as the HealthWise pH Challenge! HealthWise Coffee is roasted through a process that allows it to be low in acid, while still retaining many health benefits that other coffees don’t posess in their roasting processes. What we will be doing is comparing the pH level of HealthWise against numerous coffees, both the big names in the business, lesser known coffees, and yes, other coffees claiming low acid. Our Newsletter Subscribers get first crack at seeing the results, so if you’d like to subscribe and see the...
Bad Breath? Don’t Blame the Coffee!
New laboratory tests have shown that an extract from coffee can inhibit the bacteria that lead to bad breath, scientists have discovered. The extract prevents malodorous bacteria from making their presence felt – or smelt. “Everybody thinks that coffee causes bad breath,” says Professor Mel Rosenberg of Tel Aviv University, “and it’s often true, because coffee, which has a dehydrating effect in the mouth, becomes potent when mixed with milk, and can ferment into smelly substances.” But what if you don’t take milk with coffee? “Contrary to our expectations, we found some components in coffee that actually inhibit bad breath,”...
Trace Minerals and Our Health
Did you know our bodies use over 80 different minerals to stay healthy? When we think of these minerals, most of us think of those we need in large amounts, called macrominerals, like calcium and sodium. However, our bodies also require minerals in small quantities called trace minerals, or microminerals. Although trace minerals are only required in minute amounts, they are nevertheless important for healthy body functioning. For example, selenium stimulates the metabolism and is an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect body cells and tissues from damage. Adequate levels of selenium support a healthy immune system and may help combat...
More on Caffeine, Pregnancy and Decaf
Although pregnant and nursing women have been advised to limit caffeine use, 60 percent of women claim to have consumed coffee, and therefore caffeine, during their first month of pregnancy. Early pregnancy exposure is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage (Weng et al 2008), although not with birth defects (Browne 2006). The HealthWise Decaf Coffee never uses chemicals; it is decaffeinated using only pure water, and in order to retain most of its flavor, it takes longer and costs more. The SWISS WATERÒ Process used in decaffeinating our coffee is used by premium roasters. Our decaf clients find it...
