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- WellnessGeneral Page Tier 3BlogWhether it’s coffee to start the day, a cold soda to revive the afternoon, or a beloved pumpkin spice latte to embrace the season, caffeine is a popular pick-me-up for many. However, while these caffeinated drinks can provide a much-needed boost, excessive consumption can have negative effects on your health. In rare instances, it can even be fatal. That’s why it’s important to know the facts. What is caffeine? Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant that affects your central nervous system, helping you feel more awake and alert. It’s found in coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, yerba mate, guarana berry, and cacao beans. Safe limit for caffeine: How much is too much? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, most healthy adults can consume 400 milligrams of caffeine a day without any dangerous or negative health effects. If you are pregnant, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests keeping your caffeine intake below 200 milligrams a day. The amount of caffeine in beverages can vary greatly, making it easy to consume too much caffeine. Here are some typical caffeine ranges for beverages: An 8-ounce cup of coffee has between 80 to 100 milligrams of caffeine. An 8-ounce cup of green or black tea has between 30 to 50 milligrams. A 12-ounce/regular-size can of caffeinated soda has between 30 to 46 milligrams. An 8-ounce energy drink has between 40 to 300 milligrams. Many energy drinks only come in 12-ounce or 16-ounce cans that can contain up to 400 milligrams of caffeine—the safe daily limit. When adding up your caffeine intake for the day, make sure you include all caffeine sources. Caffeine can also be found in chocolate and baked goods, like cookies. It’s even in some medications, such as those for headaches. And decaffeinated coffees and teas may still contain between two to 15 milligrams of caffeine. Whenever possible, read all package labels to see how much caffeine a product contains. Side effects of too much caffeine Side effects that you have had too much caffeine include: Agitation or irritability. Fast heart rate. Feeling anxious or restless. Increased urination, which can lead to dehydration. Insomnia or trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Muscle twitches, such as eye twitches. Nausea or upset stomach. Can you overdose on caffeine? Consuming around 1,200 mg of caffeine at one time can cause toxic effects on your health, according to the FDA. While rare, it is possible to overdose on caffeine, which can lead to death. Severe side effects of too much caffeine include: Cardiac arrest. Disorientation. Hallucination or psychosis. Irregular heartbeat. Muscle breakdown, called rhabdomyolysis. Seizures. The overdose risk increases if you use dietary liquid or powdered caffeine supplements, which often contain high concentrations of caffeine. For example, just one teaspoon of powdered caffeine has the same amount of caffeine as 28 cups of coffee. Why you should space out your caffeine intake When you consume caffeine, it takes 45 to 60 minutes before you start to feel it. The stimulant effects can last between three to five hours. Consuming too much caffeine all at once or having caffeinated products too close together in your day can lead to bothersome and dangerous side effects. Remember, limit your caffeine intake to 400 mg a day. And when possible, space out your caffeine intake by three to five hours, to reduce the risk of side effects. To keep caffeine from interrupting your sleep, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends avoiding caffeine at least six hours before bedtime. So, if you go to bed at 10 p.m., stop consuming caffeine by 4 p.m. Who should avoid caffeine? Some medical conditions may make it more likely to have side effects from caffeine. Talk to your doctor about what amount of caffeine is safe for you if you have: Cardiovascular disease, especially irregular heartbeat. High blood pressure. Severe anxiety. Peptic ulcer disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Liver or kidney disease. Seizures. The bottom line on caffeine Different people can experience the effects of caffeine differently. If you experience side effects from caffeine, see the specialist team at Luminis Health. They can help figure out why you may be more sensitive to caffeine. Authors Waseem Hussain, MD,is Associate Regional Director of Primary Care at Luminis Health who has expertise in all areas of family medicine including intense management of neurologic, pulmonary and cardiac diseases as well as diabetes and gynecologic care.0
- Women's Health, Heart CareGeneral Page Tier 3BlogYears ago, doctors recommended rest and limited activity to expecting moms as they progressed through each stage of pregnancy. While you should always check with your health care provider on what would be best for you and your baby, staying active during your pregnancy has shown to ease back pain, improve your mood, and prevent the risk of gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. Exercise will also help you maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy and may reduce your risk for a Cesarean section. Physical activity will not increase your risk of miscarriage, low birth weight or early delivery. But there are some safety tips you should keep in mind: If you’re new to exercise, your heart rate should stay below 150 bpm. Stay well hydrated before, during and after exercise. Eat a snack or drink juice 15-30 minutes before you exercise. Stop if you become dizzy, short of breath or experience any bleeding. Do not exercise outside when it is very hot or humid. As your body makes room for your growing baby, you may wonder which exercises are safe during each trimester. Learn your risk for heart disease with our free online heart health profiler and take the first step toward having a healthy heart for life. First Trimester I wouldn’t start training for a marathon just yet, but if you are able to work through the first-trimester morning sickness and fatigue, going for a brisk walk is a great exercise during this stage. But if you’re just getting started, walk 10-15 minutes a day and gradually increase to a 30-minute walk 3-5 times a week. For women without pre-existing health conditions, moderate activity does not have heart rate limitations. This is especially true for women who were exercising prior to pregnancy. If you were highly active before getting pregnant and remain healthy, you can continue. Second Trimester Has your morning sickness and fatigue decreased? You may find you have more energy in your second trimester. However, as your joints begin to loosen, you are at a greater risk for injury (like sprains and strains). At 14 weeks, we recommend avoiding activities like skiing, contact sports, karate and other activities that increase your risk of falling. You may continue with walking, swimming and pre-pregnancy exercise as long as it isn’t high-impact or lifting weight over 25 pounds. Prenatal yoga and stretching can also be very beneficial and help increase your strength and flexibility as you prepare for childbirth. Third Trimester The best workouts for your third trimester are swimming, walking and biking in a reclined exercise bike. Prenatal yoga is still a good option for this stage as you get ready to deliver your baby. If you’re continuing with weight resistance exercises, it’s okay to lighten the load. Modifying bicep curls to about 3-5 pounds will still help keep your arms toned. Some women work out through the end of their pregnancy, but some may stop. Either way, it’s important to listen to your body and talk with your doctor. Patients with the following conditions should especially ask their provider before starting exercise: heart and lung conditions, cervical problems, low-lying placenta, high blood pressure later in pregnancy, and vaginal bleeding and cramping. As always, it is best to discuss any questions or concerns with your obstetric provider. Need a reminder? Download your Safe Exercise During Pregnancy infographic now. Author Frederick Guckes, MD, is an OB-GYN at Luminis Health Ob-Gyn Annapolis. You can schedule an appointment with him by calling 410-573-9530. Originally published Jan. 28, 2019. Last updated Oct 21, 2024.0
- SpecialtyHow We Help Heal Broken Hearts Keeping your heart healthy is our top priority, and we're proud to offer the best care in the region. We perform thousands of cardiac procedures each year, and we're the area's preferred hospital for heart attack care. Luminis Health is here when you need us most, for everything from life-saving treatment to preventive heart care. We're known for: Nationally recognized care. The American College of Cardiology recognizes Luminis Health for our commitment to hospital care for heart patients. We appear on the 2022 U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Hospitals." Treatments recognized and awarded by the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® program awarded Luminis Health for outstanding performance and care when treating heart attack patients. We are one of only 25% of hospitals in the nation qualified to perform emergency cardiac catheterization. Emergency life-saving heart attack care. The Maryland Institute of Emergency Medicine Services Systems designates Luminis Health a Certified Intervention Center for emergency heart attack care. This means we're the area's preferred hospital for this type of treatment. If you call 911 for a heart attack, we provide life-saving angioplasty within 90 minutes. We exceed Maryland state standards for this care. A dedicated heart center. We offer a dedicated inpatient unit for people with heart conditions, as well as cardiac catheterization labs, a cardiovascular critical care unit and a cardiac rehabilitation center. The latest technology for minimally invasive procedures. With advanced imaging, we can detect heart problems early — and we often treat them with minimally invasive procedures. That means small incisions, less pain and a quicker recovery for you. Commitment to the community. We're dedicated to reducing the heart disease rate in the communities we serve. We now offer more screenings and prevention programs in more locations than ever before.0
- Super Specialty ParentLife-Changing Rehabilitative ServicesOur goal? To help you move, think and function as well as possible — so you can live the satisfying life you deserve.Whether you're a child, man, woman, or senior, many things can stop your body, brain or both from working well.That's where our physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists come in. We're trained to minimize the impact such problems can have on your day-to-day activities, using research-backed treatments.Our therapists can treat pain or other factors that may be standing in your way. In other words, we can help you live your best life. Insights & Expertise Sky-High Patient SatisfactionWe consistently get rave reviews from our patients. Ninety percent of our patients say they'd definitely recommend us to family and friends. And we score in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide on 13 out of 15 patient satisfaction survey questions.0
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