Q On days I drink a lot of coffee, my head feels especially tingly and my heart races. Could caffeine be a factor?
A Caffeine stimulates the nerves and causes blood vessels to constrict and dilate, which can trigger or worsen tension headaches and scalp tingling. Cutting back your daily intake and having caffeine-free periods can help.
Detailed Answer
Excess caffeine intake overstimulates the nervous system and causes repeated vessel constriction and dilation, which can bring on headache, tingling, and palpitations together. Symptoms tend to be more noticeable when high caffeine intake is combined with poor sleep.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine views excess caffeine as adding unnecessary heat and overstimulation to the body. Cutting back on caffeine while receiving treatment that calms the body's internal heat often reduces how often tingling occurs.
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