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30/10/2025

☕ Coffee Lovers — Read This Before Your Next Cup!

The Daily Mail recently spoke to pharmacists Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois and HaVy Ngo-Hamilton from SingleCare, who warned that coffee can dangerously interact with certain medications.

They listed 12 types of medicines that should never be taken with coffee, as this combo could lead to serious side effects. ⚠️

Here’s what you need to know 👇

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1️⃣ Antidepressants
Caffeine can raise your blood pressure and interfere with older antidepressants (like tricyclics or MAOIs). This can cause a fast heartbeat and high blood pressure.
👉 Examples: Fluvoxamine, Nardil, Parnate

2️⃣ Cold & Allergy Medicine (OTC)
Many contain pseudoephedrine — a stimulant. Mixed with coffee, it can cause anxiety and nervousness.
💡 Tip: Take your medicine 2 hours before or 4 hours after coffee.
👉 Examples: Sudafed, Mucinex

3️⃣ Diabetes Medication
Caffeine can raise blood sugar, especially if your coffee has milk or sugar. This may weaken your medication’s effect.
💡 Tip: Monitor your blood sugar closely.
👉 Examples: Insulin, Metformin

4️⃣ Antibiotics
Some antibiotics slow caffeine breakdown, causing jitters and a racing heart.
👉 Example: Cipro

5️⃣ Blood Thinners
Caffeine can keep the medicine in your system longer and increase bleeding risk.
💡 Tip: Wait 6–8 hours after taking your meds before drinking coffee.
👉 Example: Warfarin

6️⃣ Blood Pressure Medicine
Caffeine raises your heart rate and blood pressure, cancelling out your meds.
💡 Tip: Take your medicine 2 hours before or 4 hours after coffee.
👉 Examples: Beta blockers

7️⃣ Thyroid Medicine
Coffee blocks absorption of thyroid meds.
💡 Tip: Take your meds on an empty stomach with water, then wait 30–60 minutes before coffee.
👉 Example: Levothyroxine

8️⃣ Alzheimer’s Medication
Coffee tightens the blood–brain barrier, reducing how much medicine reaches your brain.
💡 Tip: Take meds 2 hours before or 4 hours after coffee.
👉 Examples: Donepezil, Rivastigmine

9️⃣ Osteoporosis Medication
Coffee reduces how well your body absorbs these drugs.
💡 Tip: Avoid coffee for 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking your meds.
👉 Examples: Risedronate, Ibandronate

🔟 Asthma Medication
Coffee can make side effects like irritability worse.
💡 Tip: Wait 4 hours before or after your meds.
👉 Examples: Aminophylline, Theophylline

11️⃣ ADHD Medication
Both are stimulants — together, they can cause overstimulation.
👉 Examples: Adderall, Ritalin

12️⃣ Antipsychotic Medication
Coffee can reduce how well your medicine works.
⚠️ Tip: Avoid coffee completely during manic or psychotic episodes.
👉 Examples: Clozapine, Risperidone, Olanzapine

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☕ Bottom line:
Coffee is amazing — but timing matters! ⏰
If you’re on medication, check whether it’s safe to have caffeine alongside it.

Stay informed. Stay safe. 💊❤️

19/08/2025

Drinking water,the wrong way and is slowly destroying your health by Dr. Fedor Grigorovich, a Russian Doctor who lives past 100, discovered that simple water drinking mistakes can lead to poor digestion, sluggish metabolism and even premature aging. Here are five shocking mistakes you must STOP making right now;

Drinking Cold water; you think it's refreshing,but cold water slows digestion,constricts blood vessels and forces your body to work harder just to warm it up. Overtime, this can lead to bloating, stomach pain and even weight gain. To avoid this always drink warm or room temperature water, your gut will thank you.
2. Gulping water too fast; Drinking water too fast seems harmless but it can cause water toxicity, overload your kidneys and leaves your feelings bloated. Your body can't absorb water properly when you drink too fast. To avoid this,sip water slowly and let your body absorb it the right way.

3. Drinking water during meals; If you drink water while eating, stop now,it dilutes stomach acid, weaken digestion and makes it harder to break down food particles, leading to indigestion, bloating and poor nutrients absorption. To avoid this, drink water 30 minutes before or after meals not during.

4. Not drinking before bed; Many avoid drinking water at night simply because they are afraid of waking up to pee,but skipping water before bed means your body can flush out toxins overnight. This can leads to sluggish digestion, low energy and poor skin health. To avoid this, drink one glass of water an hour before bed time to help your body detox while you sleep.

5. Drinking the wrong amount of water; It mistake the eight glasses a day, rule is a myth, your body needs a specific amount base on your weight,Too little,you dehydrate, Too much, you overload your kidneys. To avoid this, multiply your weight in kilograms by 30 to 40 millilitres, that's your real daily water target. How many of this mistakes are you making right now, please fix them before it is too late…

Quoted from Idam DAVID CHIBUIKE
M.Eng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering & Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo (Graduated 2019) Aug 11

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23/07/2025

Tomatoes are naturally rich in essential nutrients and minerals, including vitamins A, K, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, and C. They also contain beneficial amounts of folate, iron, potassium, magnesium, chromium, choline, zinc, and phosphorus. Including tomatoes in the daily diet—about 120–150 grams per day—can support heart health, promote healthy skin, and aid digestion.

However, individuals with certain health concerns—such as tomato allergies, acid reflux (GERD), specific kidney conditions, or sensitivities to nightshades—may benefit from limiting or avoiding tomatoes, as they could aggravate symptoms.

21/07/2025

🥔 5 Surprising Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes 🌿

Sweet potatoes are more than just a comfort food — they’re a powerhouse of nutrients! 💪✨

✅ 1. Alkaline Balance
Helps maintain a healthy acid-alkaline balance in the body.

✅ 2. Radiant Skin & Anti-Aging
Rich in beta-carotene & vitamin C to support glowing skin and slow cellular aging.

✅ 3. Heart & Immune Health
May lower cholesterol, improve arterial flexibility, and boost immunity.

✅ 4. Gut-Friendly Fibre
Loaded with fibre to support digestion, ease constipation, and protect colon health.

✅ 5. Supports Weight Management
Contains mucin, which may reduce fat absorption and support healthy weight.

🥄 Enjoy them roasted, steamed, or mashed — sweet potatoes are a tasty way to nourish your body naturally!

16/07/2025

What vegetables can help us to detox our liver?

People who want to detox their liver should take vegetables rich in chlorophyll and antioxidant properties. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and arugula have a rich amount of chlorophyll and antioxidant properties.

Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage contain glucosinolate compounds naturally, which will also help to encourage the detox process on liver.

Garlic is loaded with sulphur compounds that encourage the detoxification enzymes in the liver. So, people regularly adding these vegetables in their diet helps to eliminate toxins and decrease oxidative stress on the liver.