Coffeecionado is not only a coffee house on the South side of San Antonio; it’s a place where I educate my guests on all the wonderful benefits of coffee (and teas). Coffee can mean many different things to people; for some its a chemical concoction that provides alertness in times of need. For others its a sacred potion used as part of a ritual to start the day, but most people are unaware of the medicinal benefits of coffee.
Coffee has been used for medicinal purposes for ages as an elixir to boost the respiratory system. This all started around the 15th century when people thought that it was a magical potion that provided a jolt of energy. By the 16th century, coffee was being enjoyed at coffee houses and households all over the far East.
It wasn’t long for coffee houses to become community centers where wise people of all kinds came to exchange ideas and learn from each other, and coffee houses became referred as “Schools for the Wise”, where people drank the “Wine of Arabi”. Today there is scientific evidence that coffee is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Drinking coffee helps with lung function and studies show that drinking 2 cups a day lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Drinking coffee helps with lung function by dilating or enlarging the airways therefore boosting respiratory airflow. Coffee has been used to ease asthma attacks and alleviate the symptoms of hay fever and other seasonal allergies.
As of today, there is no cure for the Corona Virus. The only way we can protect ourselves from the disease is to stay at home and wash our hands constantly, but there are things we can do to feel better about ourselves. Eating and drinking healthy foods will improve out immune system and consuming the right supplements can give us a fighting chance to beating this thing.
Stay positive and I look forward to sharing more insight about coffee, teas, and the wellness they both bring. ~ Patricia Butler
Patricia Butler is the owner of Coffeecionado, located at 502 West Mitchell Street, right down the road from Confluence Park and close to Ruby City and the Missions National Historical Park. To read more about her, click HERE.
