Question 1

is coffee good for you?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: Many studies have suggested that coffee has beneficial effects in protection from many disorders. However it's important to keep in mind that excessive intake of caffeine raises the blood pressure and resting heart rates which are harmful to your cardiovascular health.

Question 2

what is a good alternative to coffee?

Accepted Answer

For what?: Not sure what you are asking. What is it you don't like about coffee and what effects of coffee do you wish to achieve? Coffee has caffeine and many people use it to increase alertness and some people just like the taste and for others it is simply a habit. There is some suggesstive evidence of positive effects, but there are also some negative consequences such as withdrawal headaches.

Question 3

it is good to take coffees after wake up?

Accepted Answer

Probably.: 3/4 of the us thinks so and according to starbucks it is essential. There are very few downsides to caffeine and most cultures in the world use some form of caffeine containing beverage in the am.

Question 4

is ice coffee good or bad for the womens body?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your body: Caffine in coffee is a stimulant. It is best taken in small
amounts. 1 cup a day is what i recommend. Lukewarm liquids
are best in general. If you can tolerate it then if you want to ice it pay attention and see how your body respond.
Caffine is helpful for migraine headaches when needed.

Question 5

is chicory as a coffee substitute good for you?

Accepted Answer

Good for most but:: Chicory has nutrients like B6, Manganese and Vit c as well as inulin, a prebiotic that can improve GI health. It may lower blood sugar and reduce inflammation. However, it's not for everyone: some are allergic and get swelling and tingling of the mouth Those symptoms are obvious; if you try it and don't react then it's good for you.
See https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chicory-coffee#section7

Question 6

is coffee good for tonsilitis?

Accepted Answer

No: It's neither good nor bad.

Question 7

why is coffee such a good laxative?

Accepted Answer

Coffee as laxative: Not in everyone!
the warm liquid filling the stomach helps
the caffeine helps
and if you are eating with coffee in the morning it may be the food as well
coffee is also a diuretic and will make you urinate as well.

Question 8

is decaf coffee good for your health?

Accepted Answer

Who knows: I don't know of any studies that look into decaf coffee and whether it can help improve certain indicators of good health.

Question 9

is coffee good or bad for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Good:  coffee has other chemicals in it besides caffeine which have beneficial effects on metabolism and may even slow dementia.  Bad:  too much of a good thing can be bad.  Too much coffee can make you irritable, dehydrated, and cause poor sleep and fatigue.  Ugly:  sugar, cream, not to mention fancy lattes and frapuccinos are laden with sugar, fat, and calories.

Question 10

can instant coffee cause faecal incontenance?

Accepted Answer

Caffeine: Causes increased bowel contractions and decreased water absorption from the colon which can lead to bowel leakage. Sometimes even decaf causes colon irritation. I hope this helps.

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