About the episodeThis week on the podcast, Rose makes Eve go caffeine free for a fortnight. Caffeine has become universal in our lives. We use caffeine to wake us up in the morning, we meet friends for a coffee at lunch. We eat caffeinated desserts and drink coffees at the end of meals. Coffee is delicious, stimulating and cultural but it also has a multitude of side effects - addiction, anxiety, stress, insomnia, digestive issues, and high blood pressure. There’s also growing research to suggest that coffee, rather than providing us with energy, limits our energy levels and promotes adrenal fatigue. So, how will going two weeks without caffeine reduce Eve’s stress and improve her overall sleep and energy levels? Will caffeine withdrawal prove too much for our host? Or do the benefits of coffee simply outweigh the negatives? Let’s find out. The Challenge: Eve must go caffeine free for two weeks. Paying close attention to her sleep, energy and stress levels. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quote"This challenge has been a complete revelation. Thanks Rose, for making me realise my coffee habit was out of control." - EveResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)Products mentioned:Roastworks Decaf coffee http://www.roastworks.co.uk/ (www.roastworks.co.uk) Little’s Decaf coffee https://www.wearelittles.com/ (https://www.wearelittles.com) Otzibrew - Chicory and cordyceps & Dandelion and burdock root https://otzibrew.com/ (https://otzibrew.com)  Teapigs liquorice and peppermint tea https://www.teapigs.co.uk/ (https://www.teapigs.co.uk)

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