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Date Posted: 06:24:01 11/04/03 Tue
Author: Martina
Subject: No Halloween survivors or what???

Where is everybody??? Please give a lifesign! Meaningless posts are appreciated as well.*g* Just like this one.*lol*

HEELLOOO! Anybody out there?

Whatīs up in your lives?

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[> Hi, Martina! I'll contribute some meaningless chatter. I told my doctor yesterday that I was waking up in the middle of the night, so she asked me how much coffee, how much tea I drank in a day. Then came the clincher. Do you ever eat chocolate? Yes to all the above, and too much caffeine is waking me up. I have been using decaf coffee for three years, but even a little caffeine can do the evil job. So, I have decided to cut the caffeine intake in half. What is a hot drink a person can take that has no caffeine? I tried chicken soup yesterday, but once a day is enough! -- Ron, 09:56:49 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> Hi Ron! :-) Chicken soup is salty too, I like my tea sweet :-) what about hot milk with some honey? isn't that also supposed to make you calm and give a nice sleep? Or hot cocoa? :-) -- Antje, 11:34:06 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> oh, and what about "Malzkaffee"? We have Carokaffee here, it's a coffee substitute made from barley malt! It's yummy and has no caffeine at all! It's what I used to drink during pregnancy when I couldn't stand coffee ;-) -- Antje, 11:37:28 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> I haven't seen those two on the grocery store shelves here, but I'll look. The warm milk with honey sounds good. Doesn't cocoa come from chocolate which has caffeine? We used to have a drink made from powder called Postum, obviously a brand name. It was made from some vegetable material. I guess I can always drink water! Anyway, I'm not cutting out caffeine entirely, just cutting it in half. Maybe a health food store can give me an idea. -- Ron, 15:03:08 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> [> Yeah Ron, you probably don't want any hot chocolate either. Chocolate does have some caffeine in there. What about tea? There are some lovely herbal teas which will make you feel as though you are having a nice hot drink. I should stop drinking morning coffee but I can't, I've tried. What I miss is having a warm cuppa so when I try and cut out the coffee I switch to tea. -- JeanClaire*, 15:31:39 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> [> [> yes, true about the chocolate, I forgot. We've these instand cocoa powder, my sons love to drink it in milk, but you're right about the caffeiine of course! You know when it's cold outside a hot water with some fresh lemon juice and sugar is a nice drink too. We often serve this "vitamine C bomb" when we've a cold :-) I think herbal teas is an excellent idea (or Roibos tea. it's an african plant, tastes like black tea, you can get it flavored and it's high on vitamin C and other good stuff, NO caffeine at all!) and also the health food store. If you like Ron, I'd be willing to send you some Carokaffee over, just give me your address! I'd be happy to send some! :-) -- Antje, 17:08:02 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Click ---- HERE---- about the Rooibos tea!!! this sounds like a good alternative! I like it vanilla flavoured *G* but it tastes very good natural as well!!! -- Antje, 17:11:35 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Antje, I love rooibos. The tea is also low in tannins which makes it easier on my stomach to drink. Funny, I can drink coffee in the am no prob but a cup of tea will double me over. Rooibos is the only tea I can drink in morning. The tea is good for those with digestive problems and even with skin problems. -- JeanClaire*, 22:13:51 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Antje, so good to see you here again!! And if you want Ron's address.....;)! I think I may have it around here somewhere, shhhh! -- JC*, 22:15:36 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> I'll add my two cents to the caffeine discussion.... One of the problems with caffeine is that it binds up calcium so that your body can't use it. It is the lack of calcium in your muscles that makes you twitch. I'm going on memory here, so forgive me if I don't know all the facts, but I have found over the years that if I have had too much caffeine, that popping some calcium pills helps with the effects. Your body can only absorb 500mg at a time, so in the evening, you can take a pill or two, spaced out to allow time to absorb. It's the calcium in the milk that is helpful. I love hot drinks all day and regular black tea is my choice after my cup or two of coffee in the morning. I have decaf tea which helps, but on the days I have overdone it, I take some calcium and that helps me to get a better sleep. -- Lissa, 10:20:57 11/05/03 Wed


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[> Antje, I'll pass on the Carokaffe for now. I don't want to trouble you. I may find some here. I do have some herbal tea here which I haven't tried for years. I hope it will be all right. I will try some of that in a few minutes. Being a man and living alone, for laziness, I prefer to simply heat water and pour it over something to make a hot drink. When I have company I make coffee with a drip perculator, and I always make tea in a tea pot. So, I probably won't use the milk and honey because it'll mean another pan to wash! Lazy? You bet! Thanks for all the advice, ladies. At least we have something new on the Board since Hallowe'en! -- Ron, 17:25:45 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> Ron, have you tried herbal chai tea? Here in BC, you can buy it as a liquid (in a tetra-pak carton). It is put out by the Oregon Tea Company. All you need to do is mix it half and half with milk (I use vanilla flavoured soy milk) and zap it in the microwave (in the mug you are going to drink it from). Voila....one dish (Unless you count the spoon you use to stir it after coming out of the microwave). I think you would like it. -- Brenda, 20:06:22 11/04/03 Tue


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[> [> [> Gee, I forgot I could zap anything in the microwave! I'll look for herbal chai tea tomorrow. Another question, though - does mint tea or herbal teas have caffeine? If they do, that would defeat the purpose. The microwave use means I can easily do milk and honey! Thanks again! -- Ron (knocking himself on the head!), 02:12:24 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> [> [> Herbal teas do not have caffeine. You can also get most regular types of teas in a decaf form as well. Most coffee houses serve chai tea lattes, but they are not the herbal ones, they have caffeine. The one I get from Oregon Chai comes in an orange tetra-pak and says caffeine-free on it. Heck, if I can find herbal chai in my small town, I am sure they must have it in your area. Good luck. -- Brenda, 02:25:50 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> [> [> [> mint tea and other herbs haven't caffeine as far as I know, but I heard often already that it wouldn't be healthy to drink 1 litre of some herb daily - which is the amount I do usually drink of tea, I have a thermos where I prepare my tea in the morning and have some cups over the day. So, they say, that herbs do have components which are called actually "drugs" that do have a therapeutical effect. So, if you choose a sort of herb-tea you should be aware that you're "treating" your body with a very light "drug", but still a therapeutical drug. It can have health benefits, but enjoyed too much of some can have again uncomfortable side effects. It made sense to me, since in the past many sicknesses were treated with herb-teas! That's why I like the Rooibos so much, they say it's completely healthy and good for your body. I prefere black English tea though ;-) -- Antje, 04:17:04 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> [> [> [> [> That's why variety is the spice of life:)!!! You do need to be wary of certain herb teas. Licorice is not good if you've got high blood pressure but very good for coughs and feels good on the throat. I think I'll have to brew some rooibos later. Haven't had some in a bit. -- JeanClaire*, 08:24:27 11/05/03 Wed


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[> What about ovaltine. Does that have caffiene in it. Not a big fan of it myself but some people like it. -- KatieM, 05:21:21 11/05/03 Wed


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[> Hmmm, what's up with me?????!!!! Just my kids and Brownie girl scouts. Betsy needs to be driven to school for early bird instruction 3 days a week. She needs the extra attention. Little Guy loves kindergarten but goes in the afternoon so that breaks up errand running. Took the brownies to a science museum lock-in on Saturday night. The girls had a ball. I need to tally their fall fundraiser(magazines-not cookies) this week and plan a couple of field trips. Otherwise, not much up with me:)!! -- JeanClaire*, 08:29:29 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> You sound like a busy mom! Remember to try to find some time for yourself (hard to do, I know, but very important!). My son is involved in band and bass guitar lessons and my daughter is busy with her Highland dance and soccer, so I know how hectic it can get. My dragonboat team meets for training once a week still, although, at this time of year, it is strength training and running as opposed to water practices (brr!). That is my night to myself. DH has his volunteer rescue stuff to keep him busy, and we try to find time once a week to go to a movie or out to the pub together. I am still teaching grade 4, 4 days a week and have an awesome teaching partner this year. So, that's what's going on in my life....who's next? -- Brenda, 11:58:32 11/05/03 Wed


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[> Well, I did my shopping for caffeine free hot drinks today and think I have a solution. I bought a package which has five different herbal caffeine free teas in it, four tea bags of each, and another of lemon, although that flavour is in the first package. I discovered that Postum is still available in an A&P supermarket, so bought a jar of it. One of these choices at least should provide the answer to a satisfying and tasty hot drink which is caffeine free. I don't plan to try one after the other, remembering what Antje said. I tried one of the lemon ones just now and sweetened it with honey. The jury is still out on that one, but I have five more flavours or drinks to try. Oh, and the saleslady where I bought the herbal teas was of the opinion that herbal teas should be used within two years at the most, or thrown out, which I did to my mint tea! Thanks, everyone, for your kind advice in this discussion. -- Ron, 18:56:05 11/05/03 Wed


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[> Ron and Anyone having trouble sleeping: I work nights, 7pm-7am, several nights in a row, and I can't even THINK of what life would be like without my Celestial Seasons Sleepytime Extra tea. It lulls me into slumber. Heaven!!! -- Betsy, 21:45:48 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> In addition to this, a wee bit of lavender essential oil put just under your nose before you go to sleep works wonders. -- Brenda, 22:19:30 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> Betsy, that's one of the five in the packet I bought! I'm looking forward to taking a mug of it before going to bed tonight. It's hard to stop trying these out! That will make three of the five I tried today. The second was the Peppermint which I had during dinner. I liked it very much, gave it an "A". -- Ron, 22:31:16 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> [> Oh,and Brenda, I found the herbal chai tea today, but decided that six were enough to try at this time. Maybe a week from now I'll try some of it. -- Ron, 22:37:27 11/05/03 Wed


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[> [> [> [> Oh! I am so glad to hear that you were able to find it. I drink both regular herbal tea and the herbal chai mixed half with milk. I like the chai before bed, something about the creaminess of the warmed milk in it that helps send me off to la la land. I drink regular herb tea during the day at work (being careful not to drink too much so I don't need to abandon my 30 nine year olds as I sprint for the washroom!) -- Brenda, 20:19:31 11/06/03 Thu


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[> Has anybody ever heard of "Labrador tea, Muskeg tea"? I had a small sample from Canada and drank it when I had bladder problems. JSīs grandma would boil the leaves for several hours. We did that, and it had an incredible effect on getting the water out of my system. I had to go pee every 15 minutes after 2 cups! Next day my problems were gone. I canīt buy that tea here, has anybody seen it in an online shop? Hereīs some information about it: http://www.mun.ca/biology/delta/arcticf/_ca/www/erlepa.htm -- Martina, 06:10:19 11/10/03 Mon


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