I am not one to say cut out all caffeine. I believe moderation is the key to anything — so if you enjoy the one cup a day — I personally do not think that’s an issue but then again I am not a doctor. Some people say you have to cut it out completely — that it has a ton of health implications and most of them not good – so why bother. Well if you do find yourself being one of those that goes a bit overboard with coffee — and are looking for some suggestions on how to kick the habit — here’s some advice for you.

Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.: Coffee Addiction: How to Naturally Kick the Habit.

How do you know you’re addicted?

Simple, when you try to stop, you get a pounding headache — that can’t be healthy.

The only way out is to cut it out! The good news is that you don’t have to go cold turkey. Here’s my prescription. Start by taking magnesium supplements. You’ve been losing magnesium for as long as you’ve been drinking coffee, so it’s time for payback. Magnesium citrate powder is a good form to begin with. You can also find magnesium glycinate and magnesium dimalate pills in health food stores or online. Unless you are extremely constipated, stay away from magnesium oxide because it’s only 4 percent absorbed so the other 96 percent can act like a strong laxative.