Friday, November 3, 2017

Rather

“I would rather go through life sober believing I am an alcoholic; [then] go through life drunk trying to convince myself that I am not.” (self.stopdrinking)

If you are planning to kick the habit of alcoholic abuse, then it is definitely a tough (but wise) decision. Alcoholic abuse takes more than just strong will power to get rid of. You can rely on natural home remedies to quit drinking alcohol (in order to overcome this harmful habit).

It is a well-known fact that alcoholic abuse is not good for your health. It causes several long term health problems like liver damage, cirrhosis, kidney problem, pancreatitis, heart disease, anxiety disorder, impotence, and reduced immunity. High sugar content in alcoholic beverages increases the risk of becoming obese.

It causes short term issues such as headache, insomnia, diarrhea, lack of coordination and judgment, and malnutrition. The abuse affects your social life because it allows irritability and violent behavior.  Alcohol abuse gives rise to a number of social problems like job loss, family member separation, domestic violence, and divorce. It becomes imperative to quit alcohol abuse as soon as possible. There are many home remedies for abuse which include the following:

1.   Apples: Apples have been an age old remedy to cure abuse. Apples not only remove the toxins caused due to alcohol consumption, but also reduce the urge to consume hard alcohol.

 

2.   Balanced Diet: A balanced diet, which encompasses all essential nutrients from vegetables, cereals, whole grains, nuts, and sprouts is beneficial. Avoid eating too much white flour, strong condiments, meat, and sugar. Maintain a healthy lifestyle with adequate exercise and a balanced diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables. "Alcoholism: the DISEASE that makes you too selfish to see the havoc you created and care about the people you shattered"-anonymous

 

3.   Bitter Gourd: Drink some bitter gourd juice mixed with buttermilk every morning to curb abuse. The juices obtained from the leaves of bitter gourd are a good cure for alcohol abuse. In addition, bitter gourd juice has the capacity to repair damaged liver cells.

4.   Celery: Celery is an excellent home remedy against abuse, because the juice obtained from celery makes alcoholics sober. It must be mixed with water and consumed daily for over a month for best results.

 

5.   Dandelion: This is another popular home remedy for alcoholism, which enables you to reduce the ill effects of alcoholism, along with rejuvenating the liver tissues. Dandelion also facilities the normal production of bile and stimulates its flow. It contains the polysaccharide insulin, which enhances the body’s immunity and the production of white blood cells.

 

 
6.   Dates: Dates are easily accessible, and are quite effective in curing alcoholic abuse. Rubbed dates in water consumed daily can significantly improve the abuse symptoms of people suffering from this disorder.

 

7.   Evening Primrose: Many herbs (such as evening primrose} are time-tested home remedies to prevent abuse. The oil extracted from the seeds of evening primrose can greatly reduce the cravings for alcohol.

 

8.   Fruit Juices: Include lots of fruit juice in your diet, because it can control the craving for consuming hard alcohol.

 

9.   Ginseng: Both American and Asian ginseng can easily break down the alcohol in your body, and flush out the toxins. Ginseng can reduce the rate of alcohol absorption in your stomach.

 

 

10.       Grapes: Grapes are one of the most popular and effective home remedies for controlling alcoholic abuse. Whenever you feel like having a drink of alcohol, drink a glass of grape juice or eat a few grapes instead. Since grapes contain the purest form of an alcohol-making agent in them, they serve as a great alternative for alcoholics.

 

 Grapes are rich in potassium, which helps to maintain an alkaline blood balance, along with stimulating the kidneys. Grapes have astonishing cleansing power in removing toxins from the liver, and they are said to reduce the chances of cancer.

 

11.       Licorice Root: This is a powerful antioxidant and antibody stimulator, which improves the overall functioning of the respiratory and liver functions. It is used as an effective home remedy in fighting alcoholic abuse.

 
 Licorice root is regarded as an important herb for treating kidney ailments, and is also recommended for the liver and respiratory tract.  Licorice root’s antioxidant, antiviral, and antibody-stimulating properties make it a liver protector and a detoxifier.

 

12.       Milk Thistle: This herb is an excellent home remedy for treating liver diseases caused by alcoholism. This herb enhances liver functions, along with repairing the damage caused to the liver.

 

More popular as a liver tonic, milk thistle has the active ingredient of Silymarin, which can repair the damage caused by alcohol or drug abuse, hepatitis, and other toxins.

 

13.       Raw Almonds: These are useful in reducing an abuse to alcohol.

 

14.       Salami: Eat a salami and butter sandwich on Ciabatta bread, which will absorb a significant amount of alcohol from the body.

 

 15.       Skullcap: This herb is commonly used to manage the withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.

 “I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me spiritually and financially.” (Denzel Washington) [i]
"Alcoholism: the DISEASE that makes you too selfish to see the havoc you created and care about the people you shattered"-anonymous


[i] Sources used:
·        “15 Surprising Home Remedies for Abuse to Alcohol” (https://www.organicfacts.net/alcohol-abuse.html)

·        “Home Remedies to Quit Drinking” (http://www.speedyremedies.com/home-remedies-to-quit-drinking.html)

 
 

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