Caffeine can make anyone feel extra jittery, so it is no surprise that it is one of the substances best avoided if you have essential tremors. Drinks like coffee and energy drinks can make the condition much worse and cause unnecessary discomfort. Cutting out foods and drinks that include caffeine, such as some soft drinks and some chocolate, can go a long way toward lessening the intensity of the tremors.

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