Q Whenever I drink coffee, my heart pounds more and my hands shake. Is caffeine bad for the autonomic nervous system?
A Caffeine stimulates the sympathetic nerve and can worsen palpitations, tremors, anxiety, and insomnia, which is especially burdensome for those with a sensitive autonomic nervous system. Reducing caffeine, especially avoiding it in the afternoon and later, helps stabilize symptoms.
Detailed Answer
Caffeine stimulates the sympathetic nerve, causing arousal, and can trigger palpitations, hand tremors, anxiety, and insomnia. In a state where the autonomic nervous system is already sensitized, even a small amount can worsen symptoms, so it is best to reduce coffee, energy drinks, and strong tea, especially avoiding them in the afternoon and later. Alcohol also disrupts sleep and autonomic stability, so reducing it too is helpful.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang's treatment aims to change a body that is easily shaken by stimuli into one that regulates its own balance. Lowering excess heat and calming the sensitized nerves means the same stimulus causes less shaking, and palpitations and tremors decrease. You gain the strength to get through the day steadily, without depending on stimulants.
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