Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Whenever I consume too much caffeine, my ears are the first areas to redden and blush. My theory is that the entire population of the United States -- and many other industrialized nations, as well -- is in a constant state of caffeine intoxication. This could explain the Pink Ear Syndrome. One of my doctors, who's constantly after me to eliminate caffeine entirely from my diet, says he's convinced that in 50 years, people will look back on today's consumption of the substance in the same way we view 19th century consumption of OTC Laudanum and Heroin. Leigh Hanlon Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2002 Report Share Posted July 23, 2002 Whenever I consume too much caffeine, my ears are the first areas to redden and blush. My theory is that the entire population of the United States -- and many other industrialized nations, as well -- is in a constant state of caffeine intoxication. This could explain the Pink Ear Syndrome. One of my doctors, who's constantly after me to eliminate caffeine entirely from my diet, says he's convinced that in 50 years, people will look back on today's consumption of the substance in the same way we view 19th century consumption of OTC Laudanum and Heroin. Leigh Hanlon Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2002 Report Share Posted July 25, 2002 Leigh, When I started my 'rosacea diet' (= just eating healthy), one of the things I absolutely refused to exclude from my diet was coffee. I don't consume that much of it, one mug (ok, a giant one) in the morning, and that's it. Only very exceptionally I would have another in the afternoon. This doesn't qualify as too much caffeine, but even in the past, when I drank a lot more coffee, I never saw any connection between it and blushing. My right ear blushes very easily, but it seems to be totally oblivious to my coffee consumption. I really don't care what coffee will be thought of 50 years from now - a good book and a good coffee are my morning ritual! Alena Re: Pink Ears > Whenever I consume too much caffeine, my ears are the first areas to redden > and blush. My theory is that the entire population of the United States -- > and many other industrialized nations, as well -- is in a constant state of > caffeine intoxication. > > This could explain the Pink Ear Syndrome. > > One of my doctors, who's constantly after me to eliminate caffeine entirely > from my diet, says he's convinced that in 50 years, people will look back on > today's consumption of the substance in the same way we view 19th century > consumption of OTC Laudanum and Heroin. > > Leigh Hanlon > Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2002 Report Share Posted July 25, 2002 Leigh, When I started my 'rosacea diet' (= just eating healthy), one of the things I absolutely refused to exclude from my diet was coffee. I don't consume that much of it, one mug (ok, a giant one) in the morning, and that's it. Only very exceptionally I would have another in the afternoon. This doesn't qualify as too much caffeine, but even in the past, when I drank a lot more coffee, I never saw any connection between it and blushing. My right ear blushes very easily, but it seems to be totally oblivious to my coffee consumption. I really don't care what coffee will be thought of 50 years from now - a good book and a good coffee are my morning ritual! Alena Re: Pink Ears > Whenever I consume too much caffeine, my ears are the first areas to redden > and blush. My theory is that the entire population of the United States -- > and many other industrialized nations, as well -- is in a constant state of > caffeine intoxication. > > This could explain the Pink Ear Syndrome. > > One of my doctors, who's constantly after me to eliminate caffeine entirely > from my diet, says he's convinced that in 50 years, people will look back on > today's consumption of the substance in the same way we view 19th century > consumption of OTC Laudanum and Heroin. > > Leigh Hanlon > Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2002 Report Share Posted July 28, 2002 My ears are often very red/or pink too Thankfully it doesn tbother me as much as my face - but ihave had it pointed out to me any suggestions to help with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2002 Report Share Posted July 28, 2002 My ears are often very red/or pink too Thankfully it doesn tbother me as much as my face - but ihave had it pointed out to me any suggestions to help with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2002 Report Share Posted July 29, 2002 BuFFaLoBoi669@... writes: << My ears are often very red/or pink too Thankfully it doesn't bother me as much as my face -- but I have had it pointed out to me. Any suggestions to help with it? >> I often have pink ears, too, and my suggestion is that we rosaceans stop putting up with strangers' comments about our appearance. A concern expressed by a family members or close friend is one thing, but a totally rude remark by some " kind, inquisitive soul " in the checkout line at the pharmacy is quite another. I'm generally blunt in my response to these morons who ask, " Why are your ears so red? " At the very least, I tell these boors, " That's a rather personal question, don't you think? " I'm also fond of asking, " Why is your nose so long? " Leigh Hanlon Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2002 Report Share Posted July 29, 2002 BuFFaLoBoi669@... writes: << My ears are often very red/or pink too Thankfully it doesn't bother me as much as my face -- but I have had it pointed out to me. Any suggestions to help with it? >> I often have pink ears, too, and my suggestion is that we rosaceans stop putting up with strangers' comments about our appearance. A concern expressed by a family members or close friend is one thing, but a totally rude remark by some " kind, inquisitive soul " in the checkout line at the pharmacy is quite another. I'm generally blunt in my response to these morons who ask, " Why are your ears so red? " At the very least, I tell these boors, " That's a rather personal question, don't you think? " I'm also fond of asking, " Why is your nose so long? " Leigh Hanlon Chicago, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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