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As for the body, alcohol is a poison. Some effects of chronic alcohol consumption, brain damage (women more vulnerable to chronic alcohol consumption), liver, pancreas, duodenum, and the central nervous system. The alcohol causes metabolic damage to every cell in the body and suppresses the immune system. It may take years before the consequences of excessive drinking has become clear, but if an alcoholic drink on, its life may of ten to fifteen years or more reduced.

alcohol is metabolised in the liver. Repeated use of alcohol inhibits the production of liver enzymes that affect the ability of the body, proteins, fats and fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) and vitamin include B-complex (especially thiamine and folic acid) and other water-soluble vitamins. Many important nutrients are not held for use by the body, they are rapidly excreted in the urine. The toxic effect of alcohol on the liver is very serious. First, collect large amounts of fat in the liver, by the effect of alcohol on the body’s ability to digest fats properly. Then the alcoholic hepatitis develop, a condition in which inflamed liver cells and can die. The last phase, characterized usually fatal, liver damage, alcoholic liver cirrhosis, a disease caused by inflammation, hardening and scarring of the liver, which prevents the normal passage of blood through the liver, inhibition to filter the body’s ability toxins and foreign substances.

The liver is one of the most robust of the body. He is the only place that have the ability to recover from certain types of damages. can remove up to 25 percent of the liver, and in short time to grow back to its original shape and size. It must always use force, but with proper care, a lot of work for decades. Alcohol is one of the toxins, not the liver to be treated like any other. The liver can not regenerate after being severely damaged by alcohol.

There are many other health consequences of alcoholism as well. Alcoholics often damage to their peripheral nervous system. This damage can be a first with the loss of feeling in hands or feet, with an accompanying difficulty walking. Drinking a chronic inflammation of the pancreas. This hinders the further ability of the body digest fats and other nutrients and can lead to diabetes.

alcoholics face an increased risk in the mouth and throat cancer due to direct toxicity of alcohol. You can also experience high blood pressure, reduce the production of testosterone, dilation of blood vessels visible just below the surface of the skin, and enlargement of heart disease, heart failure progress.

The social consequences of alcoholism can be very destructive. Alcohol has a major impact on society through the traffic and other accidents, poor performance and emotional damage to entire families.

alcohol and pregnancy

alcohol during pregnancy is particularly dangerous. Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can cause birth defects and increases the risk of miscarriage. Alcohol crosses the placenta from the mother and the fetal circulation. This toxic substance affects the central nervous system of the fetus. The fetal liver tries to metabolize alcohol, but because the fetal liver is not fully developed, the alcohol remains in the fetal circulation. Women who drink during pregnancy give birth to babies usually have lower birth weight. Their growth can be delayed or inhibited, their brains may be smaller than normal, and it can have intellectual disabilities as well. Limbs, joints, fingers and facial features are distorted. Congenital heart and kidneys may occur. Some children exposed to alcohol in utero are in adolescence with learning disabilities, hyperactive. Each feeding a pregnant woman consumes increases the risk of her child is born with fetal alcohol syndrome, and also increases its chances for a miscarriage. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be dangerous, especially in the first three minutes four months of pregnancy.

signs and symptoms

alcoholism is often accompanied by symptoms. The symptoms vary with the amount of alcohol taken and how long it has been misused.

preference for alcoolIncapacité controlling habits consommationLes withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, tremors and anxiety when alcohol use is stopped after a time, high consumption alcoolLa tolerance (the need for larger amounts of alcohol to feel its effects) Psychological, social, professional dysfonctionLa malnutrition, cardiovascular anorexiesymptômes (most common cause of death) Increased cancer (second cause of death) Recurrent infections such as tuberculosis, infections of the lungs by smoking urinary aires conditions complicated by, for example, respiratory failure, the march of the pneumoniela disorders of the central nervous system unstable, position or cognitive impairment, psychiatric symptoms (such as mood, anxiety, psychosis); stop margins coma sommeilDiarrhée diseases, gastrointestinal vomissementssaignements intestinauxMen increase libido with decreased ability to hold a women’s érectionLes error menstruationsL’inflammation of pancréasL ‘ hepatitis (liver disease) Poor healing of the liquid in the plaieL’accumulation organismeGonflée, muscle pain, paralysis, lack réflexesosseuse increased fracturesL’hypoglycémie (low blood sugar) hypothermia (low body temperature)

moderate drinking

Chronic alcoholism is caused by over-consumption of alcohol. Br
/> moderate alcohol consumption is probably best defined as the level of alcohol consumption is a low risk of alcohol-related problems, both for consumers and others. It is difficult to give a quantitative definition of moderate alcohol consumption because alcohol can have different effects on different individuals.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Ontario and the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse is defined disadvantages moderation, or “drinking guidelines for low-risk” as follows: “Adult health, drink alcohol, should choose their Recording on 2 or fewer standard drinks per day limit, with a consumption of not more than 14 standard drinks per week for men and 9 standard drinks per week for women
What is at risk
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what your doctor Office

expect if you or someone you experienced symptoms associated with alcoholism care, you should consult your doctor. He or she can help diagnose and help you determine which treatment or combination of therapies, including alternative therapies work best.

your provider will not recognize a medical history and physical examination to damage certain organs or trauma and to evaluate if your muscles weak or soft, laboratory tests show indicators of alcoholism, such as alcohol print imaging techniques can be used to diagnose disorders related to alcohol treatment

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The type of treatment depends on the severity of alcoholism and the resources available and must address medical problems and rehabilitation. The treatments in a hospital, a residential treatment facility or on an outpatient base made

– to understand the treatment plan

To make the process and the right choice of treatment is useful to have an overview of the treatment is.. often viewed as having four main steps:

Getting Started (assessment and evaluation of symptoms and problems of life coaching, to make decisions and the treatment of developing a plan) (use stop) Active detoxification treatment (hospitalization or therapeutic communities , intensive and regular outpatient treatment medication to help with lust and alcohol consumption discourage alcohol, drugs for maintaining psychiatric disorders at the same 12-step programs, other self-help groups and self-help groups) sobriety and relapse prevention (outpatient treatment programs that are required in 12 levels,

promising types of counseling and complementary alternative medicine to teach the people, situations and feelings, to identify the triggers their desire to drink and to new ways to help without be overcome alcohol found. In addition, because the participation of family members important for recreation, many programs also offer marriage counseling and family therapy in the treatment. Some programs also link people with community resources such as legal assistance, training, child care and parenting classes.

Here are 12 questions that the choice of an alcohol or drug treatment or rehabilitation program by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (USA):
The program first accepts your insurance, if not, will it? working on a payment plan or find other means of support for yourself?

2 The program is managed by accredited, certified and / or trained professionals?

3 The facility is clean, organized and well managed

4 The program will include the full range of needs of the individual (: including infectious diseases, psychological: including co-occurring mental health disorder, social work, law , etc.)?

5 The treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disabilities as well as provide age, gender and culturally appropriate treatment?

6 Is the long-term monitoring and / or guidance encouraged, provided and maintained?

7 Is there ongoing assessment of the treatment plan to provide for a person to meet changing needs?

8 The program employs strategies to engage and keep individuals in longer-term treatment, which increases the chances of success?

9 The council offers programs (individual or group) and other behavioral therapies, the ability of the individual, family / to improve community function?

10 The program offers drugs in the treatment plan, if any?

Is it 11th day supervision of the possible relapse to help guide patients to the abstinence

12th services or referrals are offered to family members so they understand to help addiction and recovery process, assisting the recovery of individual

– forecast

recovery from alcoholism is a lifelong process. In fact, people who suffer from alcoholism encouraged, always refer to as “alcoholic,” never a recovered alcoholic. This is because most researchers believe, which is a potential for alcoholism is still part of the biological and psychological individual, we may never recover completely from alcoholism. The risk of relapse (return of the disease) is still there and must be recognized and respected. Statistics show that among middle class may have been subjected to alcoholics in stable financial and family situation, the treatment of drinking 60% or more in an attempt for at least a year end are retained, and many for life.

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your provider, the following drugs

• prescribe tranquilizers called benzodiazepines, which are used in the first days of treatment to help patients withdraw from alcohol

• neuroleptics for people who do not respond to benzodiazepines to help approved

• naltrexone, a drug recently people to stay sober. be used in combination with counseling, these drugs can reduce the need for alcohol and prevent a return to heavy drinking.

• Disulfiram, an older drug that caused by nausea, vomiting and other unpleasant physical reactions when alcohol
discouraged drug use for specific organ damage or symptoms found with alcohol withdrawal

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Wed -. diet (western medicine)

A balanced, nutritious diet diet helps the alcohol-induced fluctuations in blood sugar levels and reduce the desire to stabilize. With These tips can help symptoms.

• Eliminate simple sugars.

• Increase minimum replace complex carbohydrates (if possible, highly processed grains, cereals and sugars with whole grains processed).

• Eat enough protein. (If you eat meat, you control the leanest cuts. If you milk products such as, skim milk or low-fat versions are offering healthier choices. beans, soy, nuts, whole grains protein without much saturated fat and healthy with lots of fiber and micronutrients)

• increasing the essential fatty acids (essential fatty acids. – Two polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], which can be produced in the body are linoleic acid [Omega-6 - such as safflower, sunflower, corn, soy, evening primrose, pumpkin, wheat germ oil] and alpha-linolenic [Omega 3 - for example, linseed (flaxseed), rapeseed (canola),] Soybean you to ensure, through the Food and are known as essential fatty acids .. in the body at a time, be converted to other polyunsaturated fatty acids such as arachidonic acid or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) PUFAs in the body are important in order to maintain the membranes of all cells;. for the producing prostaglandins that regulate many body functions. process of inflammation and blood clotting Another requirement for fat in the diet, the fat-soluble vitamins allow A, D, E and K are absorbed by food, and for the regulation of metabolism Cholesterol )
• Reduce saturated fats and fried foods (saturated fatty acids – usually from animal sources, such as lard, tallow and butter saturated and monounsaturated fats are wholly unnecessary in the diet, because they be made in the human body.)
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• Avoid caffeine.

potentially beneficial dietary supplements are

• Vitamin B1. (50 to 100 mg per day – alcoholics are deficient in B vitamins, including B1)

• Vitamin B2 (50 mg), B3 (25 mg), B5 (100 -. mg per day helps the body from alcohol Detoxification is needed to counteract stress), B6 (50 to 100 mg per day), B12 (100 to 1,000 mg per day)

• Vitamin C with bioflavonoids (3000-10500 mg daily in divided doses -)

• Vitamin E (400 IU per day) for the protection of the heart

• The calcium (2,000 mg daily at bedtime), an essential mineral that a calming effect

• Magnesium (250 to 1000 mg) in order to reduce the withdrawal symptoms

• selenium (200 micrograms per day) to protect the liver

• Zinc (15 mg daily) metabolism

• amino acids buoyancy carnitine (500 mg twice a day) to protect the liver, glutamine (1 g / day) mg on demand, glutathione (300 per day to reduce), the liver and protect the heart

• multienzyme complex (shown as label business with meals -. In order to facilitate digestion) and proteolytic enzymes -. as indicated on the label of Take between meals – important for the assimilation of proteins Warning:.. Do not give these supplements for a child)

• Chrome (250 to 500 mcg twice daily) reduced the craving for sugar and reduces hypoglycemia associated with alcohol craving

– Herbal

herbs are generally available as dried extracts (pills, capsules or tablets), teas or infusions, tinctures, or (extraction Marinate with alcohol, unless otherwise indicated). Dose for teas is 1 cup of water c. Tea / 10 minutes (roots need 20 minutes). herbal extracts with alcohol should be avoided in alcoholics made. For TCM herbs, is the dose of TCM doctor or herbalist

prescribed -. Western herbs

The use of certain herbs offer a western relief of symptoms of safflower

• Milk (Silybum marianum) 80 to 200 mg three times daily, to support the liver

• Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis). 1,000 mg 3 times daily with meals Used successfully in Europe. This addition is a good source of essential fatty acids

• Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). 2-8 grams of root three times a day in tea or 5 ml tincture three times daily from the leaves helps the liver detoxify. Works well with Milk Thistle

• Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora). the historical use of the hysteria, stress and nervous disorders, including anxiety, a cup of tea before bed can help with insomnia

• valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) has a calming effect. It is best taken at bedtime.

• desiccated liver capsules (500 mg three times daily) to help the healing of liver tissue.

– Traditional Herbal Medicine & Diet

diet for the Garden of Eden in the Book of Genesis, Chapter One, Verse 29, what God to the people to eat, “said See, I have given you every plant the seeds that delivers on the face of the face of the earth and every tree whose fruit seeds; It applies to meat”

Some cooling food detoxification often through compulsory (TCM) in the treatment of alcoholism. tofu, bean sprouts mung, mung beans, sprouts fresh wheat, romaine lettuce, bananas, sugar cane or sugar cane juice or dried refined, pears and spinach. honey with a spoon, eat until satiety with a hangover reduces the craving alcohol again. soups are useful and provide a good opportunity, tofu, mung beans, romaine lettuce and spinach in the diet.

or Kudzu Ge Gen (Pueraria lobata unlike known) is one of the oldest medicinal plants Traditional Chinese medicine uses. Researchers at the Center for Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences and Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, has many profound pharmacological effects, including antidipsotropic (fight against alcohol abuse) activity. Although the roots and flowers of Kudzu (Ge Gen ), Radix and Flos Puerariae been or used to treat alcohol abuse safely and effectively in China for over a thousand years (to reduce cravings).

American ginseng herbs, Xi Yang Shen Mandarin (Panax quinquefolium) is very can be used popular in Asia for the treatment of alcoholism and in combination with goldenseal or formulas Chaparral. In cases of extreme weakness, the American ginseng in the scheme of regeneration involves specified herbal formula equally (in fact this formula is a hybrid between Chinese medicine and traditional Indian):

Suma root (Pfaffia paniculata)
dry Ling Zhi (Reishi – Ganoderma lucidum job tear seed (Coix lacryma -jobi)
American / Canadian Ginseng root (Panax quinquefolium)
Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus)
Given the global nature, not not use Chinese or Korean Panax Ginseng. Avoid hot spices such as ginger , cinnamon and black pepper.

After a cleaning program that heat and other signs of mopping up excess, high protein sources can be added for 1-2 years to rebuild the liver. It is very important to the body after the tone or even simultaneously clean during the cleaning, because a lot of Qi (energy) loss .. TCM herbal formula (cleaning) are balanced in this respect is

Spirulina is particularly advantageous , or other micro-green algae, where weak, small amounts (1-3 ounces) of animal products may sometimes be necessary three or four a week Renal sardines, mackerel, tuna, pork liver, pork or beef

Homeopathy -.

An experienced homeopath can prescribe a diet to alcoholism treatment designed specifically for you. Some of the most commonly used drugs are acute.

• Arsenicum Album listed for anxiety and compulsiveness, with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and

Nux • irritability and compulsiveness with constipation, nausea, vomiting and

• Lachesis for alcohol cravings, headaches, difficulty in swallowing and

• Lycopodium low self-esteem, heartburn, impotence

acute dose four fifty-seven pellets of 12X to 30C every 1-4 hours until symptoms are

-. acupuncture

alcoholics stop the withdrawal symptoms often drink to give especially during the first week or the alcohol. Insomnia hallucinations, impaired vision, hearing, convulsions, acute anxiety, rapid pulse, sweating abundantly, and fever may occur. Over time, however, and with appropriate monitoring, if necessary, these symptoms disappear and the alcoholic is free to start work during the recovery.

acupuncture can help people to drink, perpetrated by reducing or eliminating withdrawal symptoms of abstinence from alcohol and a desire to stop after reduction. In ear acupuncture and / or body can be used by TCM to people with alcoholism on the basis of individual assessment and thorough excess and deficiency of qi (vital energy), which is located in various meridians. treat the case of alcoholism Qi deficiency usually in the liver meridian detected, while the gall bladder meridian tends to contain excess Qi. From the perspective of TCM syndrome of dependency on alcohol or other can be defined as follows:

• Stagnation of Liver Qi (swelling, lumps, bloated abdomen and chest, blood, thyroid problems, repressed emotions, frustration, anger, impatience) that leads over time the heat of the liver (red face, eyes and tongue, insomnia, headaches fractionation, constipation, aggression, violence), the wind from the liver (mobile or fluctuating pain, throbbing headache, cramps, cramps, dizziness, manic-depressive) and / or liver-yin deficiency (dry eye, low vision, night blindness, dry brittle nails and other common signs Yin poor).

• Stress-adrenal gland, which to impairment of kidney-Yin (ringing in the ears, dry throat, dizziness, back pain, legs, soft, red tongue, uncertainty, restlessness), Kidney Yang Jing deficient (cold extremities, aversion to cold, weak knees and lower back physical, frequent urination, edema, enlarged, pale tongue, lack of will) and poor (small and / or mental function of the brain inadequately premature senility, impotence, dizziness, loss of teeth, hair loss). Many drugs consume “summit” enormous amounts of Gasoline jing.

• Lack of spirit heart-mind balance (lack of mental concentration, forgetfulness, sleep habits, mental health, speech, and restlessness during detoxification).

• General Qi deficiency (fragility, weakness, shallow breathing and low, little or no coating of the tongue, lack of motivation) and blood deficiency (pale lips, nail beds, language, and facial color, thinness, thin, dry hair, stains in the field of view;. irregular menstruation)

One of the main objectives of the work addiction is on a smooth, obstruction of qi throughout the body and mind release, so that the spirits are more coveted. This includes clearing the liver, the traffic flow of Qi in general. in the liver are interrelated chemical residues, which manages the life cycles of unsolved problems, denial, looking for trouble, and the repression masked by alcohol?

In addition to needling treatment on the scene, Acupuncturists Other methods such as moxibustion, herbal medicine use, nutrition and therapeutic massage.

Acupuncture has shown potential as an effective treatment for addiction, according to studies in the last two decades in China, Europe and North America. you that acupuncture may be a desire to reduce drinking alcohol and found the number of admissions to alcohol detoxification centers, failed other studies to replicate these results. narrative is interesting, however, report that many programs that currently offer addiction acupuncture that people seem to “like acupuncture, and in many cases, to continue their rehabilitation program for a long time if acupuncture as a treatment option made available. This is very important because it is essential for successful treatment. />

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After first aid, medical and / or health coverage should last for 6-12 months.

Recommendations
• Avoid alcohol. Total abstinence is a necessary condition to take control of your life and restore health. “