A tale as old as time

[kaypeeoh]

A tale as old as time. my annual attempt to beat my coffee addiction. IN the past when I'd beaten it, I would show up for races bright-eyed and insufferably chipper.

As most other bleary-eyed runners were sucking down last drops before the gun goes off. Then on the trail they'd dash into the woods to empty swollen bladders as I ambled along. But the addiction always comes back.

I usually wait for Spring then endure a week of misery. Stupifying tiredness and inability to think clearly. And a headache that no drugs can stop.

Then a week passes and I'm cured and swear never to touch the stuff again. So a few less-wintry days had me thinking it was time to try again. But five days later I haven't had the miserable headache or other signs of withdrawal. I'm tired but not so much I can't use the treadmill.

What happened? Why no falling asleep in my oatmeal? Why no problem finishing a crossword puzzle? Why no feeling like my head is about to explode through my ears?

The answer is ozone, I believe. In animals I've seen it stop epileptic seizures and cure ringworm and MRSA so I thought why not try it. And I did. With no other drugs on board it's the only thing different I've tried. The only thing different. I keep waiting for the headache, the miserable headache that makes me wish I had a gun. Maybe I'm cured. Til next Spring.

[rescuema]

Probably killed off the pathogens that were bothering you. Glad you're feeling better.

[pdpatient]

Coffee is supposed to be good for managing Parkinson's, no?

[MarionP in reply to pdpatient]

Yes it is. Very good, anti-oxidant and neuro-protective properties. I wouldn't do without it. Not the caffeine, decaffeinated works as well, as long as it is done using the "water process" method of decaffeination. (Caffeine, on its own, is also known for a long time, at least 50 years, to increase IQ.) You want to avoid versions that use methylene chloride or formaldehyde to decaffeinate.

[rescuema in reply to MarionP]

bottom line - look for an organic label.

[glenandgerry]

Well done! Out of interest, what do you drink instead?

[kaypeeoh in reply to glenandgerry]

Decaff while it's still winter and water once it stops snowing.