About this episode

This episode explores the effects of coffee on the body through the lenses of Ayurveda and modern physiology.

Most of us cannot start our day without a cup of coffee, but is it actually giving us energy, or just hiding fatigue? In this episode, we explore coffee through both Ayurveda and modern physiology. This is not about labeling coffee as “good” or “bad,” but understanding how it interacts with your body. Why does coffee make some people feel sharp and productive, while others feel anxious, restless, or still tired even after multiple cups? Episode Highlights: How caffeine actually works in the brain Why does your body build tolerance over time The Ayurvedic understanding of coffee Its impact on digestion, sleep, and the nervous system And how to consume coffee without dependency Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:30: Coffee For Sharper Focus 01:30 - 04:00: Origins of Coffee 04:00 - 05:00: Filter coffee as a ritual 05:00 - 07:00: Coffee through Ayurveda 07:00 - 09:30: Caffeine Addiction Explained 09:30 - 10:30: Coffee and Vata 10:30 - 11:30: Coffee and sleep 11:31 - 12:30: Decaf coffee 12:35 - 13:30: Habit loops & Panchakarma detox 13:30 - 14:40: Key takeaway About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

Guest: Dr Vignesh Devraj

Topics covered

• coffee
• Ayurveda
• caffeine
• digestion
• sleep
• nervous system
• dependency

Keywords

• coffee
• Ayurveda
• caffeine
• tolerance
• digestion
• sleep
• nervous system
• dependency
• Panchakarma
• decaf

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