Does caffeine actually help with ADHD symptoms?
That’s a resounding YES!!!
I’ve been drinking coffee since I was about 5 years old. My grandma always told me it would stunt my growth. She also told me watermelon seeds would grow in my stomach if I swallowed them, so I was rather skeptical about her advice. Plus I NEEDED the stuff. I couldn’t tell you WHY I needed it, but I just seemed to function better with it. It kinda became a cool habit. It’s not exactly frowned upon if you “need your coffee in the mornings”. It’s not like you’re getting your fix of heroin, right? Right. Coffee got me through grade school, high school, college, and pretty much my life. I love coffee. I drank it all. day. long. Didn’t think anything of it until the acid finally started negatively impacting my daily existence.
I decided to TRY to stop drinking coffee. Other people did it all the time! But I’d been drinking coffee daily for literally the last 45 years…and now I was going to try to suddenly give the shit up? Seemed like a rather steep task! But I did it. And it wasn’t bad. The best part? I learned a TON just by this little attempt to give up something I love. And you know what else? I’m drinking coffee again! But I’m doing things differently and it’s made a HUGE impact on my health! What did I do?
Horbaach Energy Booster
Since I was getting LESS caffeine with my 1:1 coffee/Teeccino mix, I added caffeine pills to my mornings. And it worked beautifully! I don’t get palpitations, heartburn, or anything! Just improved focus.
I tried Teeccino
Teeccino is a coffee substitute that has ZERO caffeine, taste coffee-like, and packs a glorious punch by adding pre- and probiotics to my daily routine. I started out with sample packets, since I had no idea what I’d like. I figured if I tried a bunch, maybe I would like at least one of them to help me get through my coffee withdrawals. I know the drill. Around 1 pm, the raging headache will start. You know the one…
What happened? I didn’t get a headache! Not even one. The transition was smmmmmoooooth… And I actually grew to LOVE Teeccino! I found delicious flavors and started ordering the bigger packages! It was a miracle! In fact, I like Teeccino MORE than coffee now! Who would have thought?! But there’s one BIG thing I also noticed. My focus declined. It’s like it happened before my eyes. I was procrastinating left, right, and sideways! I didn’t feel like working AT ALL.
I realized I still need caffeine.
I ordered some low-acid coffee to mix with my Teeccino. I made my new elixir with a scoop of each in my French press. It was glorious! After I finished that bag of coffee, I went back to regular coffee to see what would happen – with the same 1:1 scoop ratio with Teeccino. I was just fine. Problem solved. I got my caffeine, plus the flavors I now love, plus I’m digesting my food better on op of all that! Wow. Talk about a serious win.
I love Teeccino!
In case you’re curious, I’m adding my Teeccino favorites below, including the four sampler packs I tried (and ordered multiple rounds of)…
Teeccino Mushroom Adaptogen Herbal Coffee Alternative Sampler
6 Trial-Size Packets – Chaga Ashwaganda, Reishi Eleuthero, Tremella Tulsi, Cordyceps Schisandra, Turkey Tail Astragalus, Lion’s Mane Rhodiola
Teeccino Herbal Coffee Alternative Sampler
6 Trial-Size Packets – Chicory Coffee Alternatives – French Roast, Vanilla Nut, Hazelnut, Mocha, Maca Chocolate, Java
Teeccino Prebiotic SuperBoost™ Herbal Coffee Alternative Sampler
6 Trial-Size Packets (3 flavors) – Dark Chocolate, Mango Lemon Balm, Macadamia Nut
Teeccino Dandelion Root Herbal Coffee Alternative Sampler
6 Trial-Size Packets – Vanilla Nut, Mocha, Dark Roast, Mocha Mint, Caramel Nut, Coconut
Teeccino Dandelion Coconut Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Delicious coconut flavor – mix with coffee, or the caramel Teeccino for a Girl Scout “Samoa” cookie flavor!
Teeccino Dandelion Caramel Nut Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Delicious caramel flavor – mix with coffee, or the coconut Teeccino for a Girl Scout “Samoa” cookie flavor!
Teeccino Dark Chocolate Prebiotic SuperBoost™ Nut Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Delicious dark chocolate flavor – mix with anything – or have it on its own! Makes delicious iced “coffee”.
Teeccino Turkey Tail Astragalus (Toasted Maple) Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Reminds me of eating a maple bar…but much healthier! Exceptionally excellent when mixed with coconut and dark chocolate flavors – and of course a little oat milk.
Teeccino Dandelion Mocha Mint Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). The mint is lovely – it gives me a lift when I need it! It’s also nice and soothing for nighttime. If you want it more chocolatey, mix with the dark chocolate flavor. Stellar.
Teeccino Raspberry Mocha Chicory Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Sometimes I want the illusion of sweet. Fruity isn’t usually my go-to, but I really like the raspberry mocha mixed with regular or vanilla flavored coffee.
Teeccino Mango Lemon Balm – Prebiotic SuperBoost™ Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Enhance your mood with nature’s renowned stress-relieving lemon balm, blended with roasted chicory root and fruity mango. Surprisingly delicious!
Teeccino French Roast Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). If you’re not feeling the flavor thing, the regular French Roast flavor is great – and enhances regular coffee.
Teeccino Dandelion Blueberry Vanilla Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). This is for one of those, “I need something sweet” nights of desperation – without having something sweet! Now that…is glorious.
Teeccino Cordyceps Schisandra (Cinnamon Berry) Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). Delicate cinnamon flavor – and mixes like a dream with regular coffee, too.
Teeccino Dark Roast Herbal Coffee Alternative
10 oz bag (use exact same ratio as regular coffee). If you’re not feeling the flavor thing, this is another great option – but with a little more oomph. Great mixed with coffee!
