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    This document discusses the relationship between caffeine and mindfulness. It begins by defining caffeine as a natural stimulant that improves mental performance but can cause anxiety, headaches, and irritability in large doses. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. The document then explores how caffeine and mindfulness impact the brain, with caffeine increasing alertness but also potentially causing tension, while mindfulness practices grow areas of the brain and reduce stress and anxiety. It concludes that while caffeine can increase concentration, it may later cause issues that mindfulness helps remedy, so the two approaches can both complement and counteract each other depending on amounts.

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    This document discusses the relationship between caffeine and mindfulness. It begins by defining caffeine as a natural stimulant that improves mental performance but can cause anxiety, headaches, and irritability in large doses. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally. The document then explores how caffeine and mindfulness impact the brain, with caffeine increasing alertness but also potentially causing tension, while mindfulness practices grow areas of the brain and reduce stress and anxiety. It concludes that while caffeine can increase concentration, it may later cause issues that mindfulness helps remedy, so the two approaches can both complement and counteract each other depending on amounts.

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    MINDFULNESS PROJECT

    CAFFEINE AND
    MINDFULNESS

    By Prasanna, Avi & Anupam


    CAFFEINE
    CAFFEINE IS A STIMULANT THAT IMPROVES OUR
    MENTAL PERFORMANCE, BUT CAN IT ALSO MAKE US
    MORE MINDFUL?
    LET'S FIND OUT...

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    CAFFEINE AND MINDFULNESS
    DISCUSSION FLOW
    What is Caffeine?
    Impact of caffeine on the brain.
    What is mindfulness?
    Impact of mindfulness practices on the human brain.
    Can caffeine and manfulness practices complement each
    other?

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    WHAT IS CAFFEINE?
    Caffeine is a natural stimulant that’s widely
    consumed worldwide.
    Caffeine increases activity in the brain and
    nervous system
    It increases the circulation of chemicals
    such as adrenaline
    Human body can consume maximum intake
    of 400 mg.

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    The positive effects of caffeine are:
    It increases alertness and well-being.

    IMPACT OF
    It boosts concentration
    It improves mood.

    CAFFEINE It reduces the risk of depression.


    It increases metabolism.
    ON THE
    The adverse effects of caffeine are:
    BRAIN Anxiety
    Headaches
    Drowsiness
    Irritability
    Nervousness

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    WHAT IS MINDFULNESS?
    Being mindful refers to paying attention in a
    certain way with intention, in the here and now
    and nonjudgmentally.
    Being mindful is being totally present without
    dwelling on the past, planning for the future, or
    worrying about failure.
    It is the propensity to quietly acknowledge and
    accept one's emotions and physical sensations.
    Additionally, it is the capacity to become
    conscious of one's actions as opposed to blindly
    going through the motions.

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    The Prefrontal Cortex becomes more effective as a result of
    increased grey matter from practising mindfulness.

    IMPACT OF By reducing the activity in the Default Mode Network,


    mindfulness meditation lessens anxiety by reducing mind
    MINDFULNESS wandering.

    PRACTICES ON The human brain's Hippocampus, which is important in


    learning and memory, thickens as a result of mindfulness
    THE HUMAN practise, increasing memory capacity and length.

    BRAIN By shrinking the Amygdala, a part of the brain linked to


    "fight or flight" reactions, mindfulness techniques lessen
    anxiety and stress.

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    CAN CAFFEINE AND MINDFULNESS
    PRACTICES COMPLEMENT EACH
    OTHER?
    Caffeine has the opposite effect on concentration and
    alertness than meditation.
    Caffeine in excess can lead to irritability, tension, and
    even anxiety.
    Mindfulness practices decrease one's brain activity making
    them experience a sense of tranquility.
    While caffeine heats one's nervous system, Mindfulness
    Practices cool it down.
    While caffeine can cause panic attacks, Mindfulness
    Practices remedy them.
    REFERENCES

    1. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/caffeine
    2. https://jagjotsingh.com/how-does-caffeine-impact-mindfulness-meditation/
    3. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/caffeine.html#:~:text=Caffeine%20(pronounced%3A
    %20ka%2DFEEN,the%2Dcounter%20medicines%20and%20supplements.

    Mindfulness | Caffeine
    THANK YOU

    PRASANNA ANUPAM AVI


    Mindfulness | Caffeine

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