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Alcohol by no means should ever be consumed. Some people say that it is not harmful if taken in limited quantities. BUT what starts within limits can go off limits in no time. (Usually does in most cases and become uncontrollable later on!)

It is better to not take the first sip so that chance of going off limits never arrive.

Alcohol can lead to various diseases

• cirrhosis of the liver
• pancreatitis
• epilepsy
• polyneuropathy
• heart disease
• Increased chance of cancer,
• nutritional deficiencies
• sexual dysfunction
• alcoholic liver disease
• Damage to central nervous system
• Severe mental effects
• Depression

Source: Alcoholism on Wikipedia

What is the point of drinking and risking your life? Alcoholism treatment should be started with the aim in mind that gradually consumption should be brought to NILL.

other names

• Addiction to alcohol
• Alcohol cravings

Diagnosis

The best way to find out if a personal suffers from Alcoholism is through self-introspection OR family and friends feedback.

Confusion, agitation and mental disturbances along with alcohol consumption indicate a problem.

Signs and Symptoms

• Cravings for alcohol
• Confusion and forgetfulness
• Depression
• Panic and anxiety
• Fatigue

Laboratory tests

Some laboratory tests may be conducted

• People who consume alcohol usually have
  • (enlarged MCV)1
  • Elevated GGT²
  • Moderate elevation of AST and ALT and an AST: ALT ratio of 2:1.
  • High carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT)

Root cause:

The first time and limited quantity approach is the root cause for alcoholism.

• Attractive advertisements in the media that lures the younger generation to drink for style
• Celebrities who endorse alcoholic products
• Social drinking, now being social has its pros and cons
• The kind of company you keep.

Treatment approach

After prolonged consumption the body becomes dependent on alcohol.

• One should NOT stop drinking alcohol all of a sudden without medical supervision because of Withdrawal Symptoms. It may risk…
  • Alcohol has strong impact on nervous system
  • Risks of severe Anxiety and heart failure

Steps for alcoholism treatment

• The patient should NOT stop drinking alcohol all of a sudden.
• Management of alcohol withdrawal symptoms and side effects.
• Provide body with adequate Vitamins and minerals (to help nervous system and liver recover)
• Various therapeutic measures like yoga to help body recover.

Allopathy modern medicine treatment

There are various medicines in Modern medicine that helps in recovering from Alcoholism especially during the withdrawal. Details can be found here

These medicines are very effective but should be used with caution. In most cases there are more side effects than the benefits.

Side effects may include:

• Agranulocytosis
• Cardiac toxicity
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Hypersalivation
• Central nervous system
• Weight gain and diabetes

In severe case, it is best to consult modern medicine to safeguard against any emergency.

A thorough evaluation is must before choosing a treatment method. Do your research before planning out treatment for yourself or your loved ones. Alternative therapy needs more time and effort but is more effective and free from side effects. Modern medicine has better availability of medicines and trace complications. Do your research and follow a treatment method that suits your case the best.

Ayurvedic treatment with herbs and Yoga

The Ayurvedic approach for alcoholism management is to detox the liver and rejuvenate the cells for better metabolism.

Various procedures and routines like fasting and herbal therapies are conducted that help in detoxification. These are WITHOUT any side effects.

All the procedures that are followed

Ayurvedic treatment approach

• Panchakarma (rehab program )is BEST treatment method for anyone who wants to get rid of ANY disease that exists in this world.
  • It is a detoxification procedure where in 5 major activities eliminate all toxins from the body.
  • Find more information Panchakarma and choose a professional therapist.
  • There are many Panchakarma centers in the world today and the treatment is getting more and more popular for all types of diseases
  • There is a directory for Panchakarma specialists on [Panchakarma Directory

• Yoga
  • Alcohol damages the nervous system and changes the metabolism.
  • Yoga strengthens the nervous system and oxidizes the cells in the body.
  • It is an effective activity for treatment for any medical condition.
  • Breathing exercises can help the body to recover fast and balance the hormones.
  • Join a Yoga Studio and do Yoga regularly everyday.
  • Follow a yogic diet routine.
  • Meditation can help you in attaining mental balance and reduce alcohol cravings.

Ayurvedic Herbs that cure the liver after alcohol abuse:

Himsra (Capparis spinosa)
Kasani (Cichorium intybus)
Mandur bhasma
Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum)
Amla
Triphala

Note: If you can't find above herbs locally, a good alternative is to buy following Ayurveda formulations:

Liv 52 (Highly recommended medicine)

Treatment of emotional imbalance due to Alcohol abuse through Ayurveda
Mentat Is one of the most popular Ayurvedic Formulation. It is a collection of herbs that provides soothing effect to the mind. There are many clinical studies conducted on this medicine on children which showed improvement in thinking and behavior.

Naturopathy treatment

Naturopathy treatment for alcohol abuse aims at detoxification and nutrition therapy.

• Providing lots and lots of Vitamins to the body by way of juice fasting
  • Fruits rich in Vitamin C, E and A should be consumed more often.
  • Oranges, Grapes, Apples are some of the best fruits alcoholics should start consuming more often.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian foods.
  • Avoid foods that have high contents of saturated fats in them.

• Oil massage
  • Helps in strengthening nervous system.
  • Has positive effect on bringing mental balance.

• Mud bath can also be administered.
  • Mud bag on the spinal cord, strengthens and rejuvenate the nervous system.

• Exercise like running and jogging helps in recovery and releasing toxins.
• Sun bath is advisable.
• Follow a Yoga routine and do breathing exercises like Pranayam

Eat following herbs to reduce cravings:

• Ajvain
• longum
• Tulsi

Natural Home remedies

There are some simple yet amazing ways to stop alcohol cravings. These are:

• Eating Apple reduces alcohol cravings and hangovers
  • Apple is the best home remedy for reducing alcohol withdrawal side effects.
  • Apple is rich in Vitamins which helps to restore the metabolism of the cells.
  • Taste of apple is quite close to Alcohol so it helps our brain to consume it as an alternative.

• Grape juice for cravings
  • Grapes are rich in anti-oxidents.
  • They revitalize the cells in the body and restore body's normal metabolism
  • Grape juice can be drunk anytime you feel craving for alcohol.

• Lime Juice (for treatment of alcohol hangover)
  • Sqeeze lemon juice mix it with one glass water
  • drink it in small intervals to cure hangover

• Buttermilk and curd to cure hangover
  • Drink buttermilk to cure hangover
  • Buttermilk improves digestion as well.

• Onion juice for hangover cure
  • Onion juice is an effective way to cure hangover for all types of intoxication.

Emergency alcohol overdose remedy

• Eat 15 gms desi ghee (clarified butter) mixed with 10 gms sugar. This can be used in condition to reduce toxic effect inside the body.

Alternative treatment without any medicine
One good way to treat alcoholism is through alcohol itself.

* Keep reducing your alcohol intake day by day.
* Reduce 10% alcohol consumption every week.
* This will help you in abandoning alcohol from your life without any withdrawal side effects.

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(Recommended lifestyle changes) Do's and Dont's:

Do

• Reduce alcohol consumption gradually.
• Stay in good company.
• Exercise, jog running to manage withdrawal effects.
• Visit to the doctor for keeping a tab on the condition.

Dont

• Think of taking alcohol in limited quantities (if it is your first time)

Faqs (how, why, when)

• How do i know if i am an alcoholic
  • Anyone who cannot do without drinking alcohol during any duration should be considered as an Alcoholic. There are however mild and major symptoms, but one should abstain from alcohol right from the start. Prevention is better than cure. This statement stands true especially for Alcoholism.

• Why stop drinking alcohol best thing to do?
  • Alcohol does not do any good to the body. If it does not bring any good or positive result why should we drink it?

• How does Alcohol effects the body?
  • Alcohol is metabolized in the liver.
  • Liver is the organ responsible for proper metabolism and immunity in the body.
  • After prolonged consumption of alcohol liver is severely damaged and loses its power to deal with toxins.
  • The toxins then increase in the body and brings an imbalance in the system.

References and External links

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