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4 tf .-ttMeUfc ttt JMk . PAGE 6 INTERESTING STUFF ABOUT CAFFEINE Over the past few decades, cof fee consumption has dropped drastically-- from 20 pounds of coffee per Capita in 1946, to less than 9 pounds by 1979. It has been estimated that a little kid can get as much of a kick out of a caffelnated soft drink as an adult gets from sev eral cups of coffee. Caffeine is a drug that acts as a stimulant on the Central Nerv ous system, but it doesn't af fect all people in the same way. If consumed in large enough doses, it can cause Insomnia, nervousness, irritability, anxi ety, and disturbances in the heart rate and rhythm. It seems to have an effect on the coro nary (heart) circulation, blood pressure, the diameter of blood vessels, secretion of stomach acids, and blood sugar. In animal studies, caffeine has been associated with birth de fects. Although it is still' , unclear whether caffeine can cause human birth defects, many health researchers strongly rec ommend that pregnant women avoid caffeine or use it sparingly. Researchers seem undecided about whether moderate amounts of caf feine increase one's risk of heart disease or cancer. Some think it does; some think it doesn t . Both regular and decaffeinated coffee seem to stimulate acid secretion in the stomach, and are therefore not recommended for ulcer sufferers. Caffelnism is a term used by medical people to describe the jitters and other health prob lems people experience as a. re sult of caffeine addiction. Gradual . not sudden, withdrawal from caffeine seems to work best for people; sudden withdrawal usually causes headaches from one to three days. People who drink coffee at the office during the week can expe rience withdrawl headaches on the weekends. Many people with tension headaches may really be suffering from caffeine with drawal . Coffee is calorie-free but it can increase one's appetite. Some researchers believe that there may be a link between fi brocystic breast disease (breast lumps) and caffeine consumption. WAYS TO CUT DOWN: 1) Start using a coffee cup instead of a mug 2) Switch to instant coffee or decaffeinated coffee. (You might be surprised at how little taste difference there can be; experiment with different brands . 3) Switch from caffelnated soft drinks to caffeine-free beverages. Remember, cut down on your caf feine intake gradually.. Going cold turkey can result in head aches for a few days if you've become dependent on caffeine. INDIAN VIDEO AND ART FESTIVAL The sixth annual Native American Art Fair and Video Festival will be held on Saturday. April 18. 1987, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Suquamlsh Tribal Center in Suquamlsh, Washington. Native American artists of every tribe, and in all fields of tra ditional and contemporary Indian art are invited to participate in the Fair. Interested Indian artists are encouraged to apply now to reserve exhibit space. Application information requests and inquires should be addressed to the -Suquami sh Art Fair Comit tee, P.O. Box 498, Suquamlsh; Washington. 98392. CAFFEINE IN SELECTED FOODS AND BEVERAGES ITEM CAFFEINE tart COFFEE - 1 CUP DRlP 146 PERCOLATED 110 INSTANT. REGULAR 53 DECAFFEINATED 2 TEA 1 CUP ONE-MINUTE BREW 9 TO 33 THREE-MINUTE BRE 20 TO 46 FIVE-MINUTE BREW 20 TO 50 COCOA AND CHOCOLATE COCOA BEVERAGE (WATER MIX. 6 OZ) 10 MILK CHOCOLATE CANDY 10Z. 6 SOFT DRINKS 12 02 . . CAN DIET MR. PIBB 52 MOUNTAIN DEW 52 MELLO YELLOW 51 TAB 44 SUNKIST ORANGE 42 SHASTA COL A 42 DR. PEPPER 38 DIET DR. PEPPER 37 PEPSI COLA 37 ROYAL CROWN COLA 36 DIET CROWN COLA 34 DIET PEPSI 34 COCA - COLA 34 MR. PIBB 34 CRAGMONT COLA TRACE RED CLOUD INDIAN ART SHOW Benefactors of American Indian artists have provided more than $6,000 in awards for this yearns Red Cloud Indian Art Show, which opens June 7 1987, at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Now in its 19th year, the Red Cloud show is open to all Native American artists -- Indian, Es kimo and Aleut --- eighteen years or older, and is the nation. s largest show of its kind. All art works entered must be for sale. Each year, over forty per cent of the works displayed are sold. No entry fees are charged, and the show is admission free to the public, June 7 through Au gust 9. Artists wishing to enter their works can get entry forms and details by writing to the Heri tage Center, Inc., Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770.
