…comes to Ohio:

Following a health trend that appears to be brewing up all over the nation, Mayor Judith Rawson has signed a proclamation for the City of Shaker Heights that addresses the issues regarding caffeine intoxication and dependency.

In the proclamation the Mayor is “calling upon all Shaker Heights citizens, public and private institutions, business and schools to increase awareness and understanding of the consequences of caffeine consumption.”

The proclamation also spells out many dangers of caffeine abuse such as heart disease, pancreas and bladder cancer, hypoglycemia, and central nervous system disorders. By getting the word out about the serious dangers of caffeine, Mayor Rawson hopes to prevent a substance that can “pose a significant hazard to health and longevity.”

City of Shaker Heights is one of several cities across the country recognizing this annual event. This will be the third year for this event which is sponsored by the Caffeine Awareness Alliance, a non-profit organization. Marina Kushner, founder, states, “Each year more and more people are waking up to the real truth about the dangers of this ubiquitous drug. We are delighted that the mayor has recognized that this is not a laughing matter.” Prior years have seen ways of celebrating this event ranging from educational events in school to even picketing outside coffee houses.

As we’ve noted before on this site, Ms. Kushner’s activism may have something to do with the fact that she sells a line of caffeine-free “soy coffee” products. What’s unfortunate is that local government officials keep falling for her shtick.

And, as we’ve also repeatedly pointed out, coffee’s not only good for you, it’s damn-near a superfood.

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