For vitamins B-9, D, E and potassium—nutrients crucial to metabolic health—“more than 90% don’t get enough.” It’s bad for well-being in general, and research shows that even one deficiency makes us 80.8% more likely to plump up. High alcohol consumption induces diuresis by increasing the level of vasopressin, which predisposes patients to dehydration and hypernatremia […]
When our bodies are in a constant state of stress, it can lead to inflammation, impaired immune function, and a build-up of toxins. That’s why it’s so important to help our children learn healthy ways to manage stress from an early age. Age-appropriate stress management techniques like deep breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, or engaging in […]
Several mechanisms may contribute to alcohol-induced increases in triglyceride levels. First, alcohol likely stimulates the generation of VLDL particles in the liver, which are rich in triglycerides. Third, alcohol may enhance the increase in triglyceride levels in the blood that usually occurs after a meal. As noted above, the studies on glucose tolerance and insulin […]
If the emotional and mental stages of relapse are not corrected, they will lead to the final stage of relapse. When people think of a drug and alcohol relapse, this is what they picture. Knowing what to do in a situation like that can be difficult, especially if you’ve never experienced a relapse before. How […]
When a 5-HT1A antagonist, pindolol, was co-administered with DMT, the increase in heart rate was diminished whereas the increase in blood pressure was enhanced (Strassman, 1996). Tolerance to the effects of DMT was tested by administration of DMT to human volunteers four times at 30-min intervals. A progressive decrease in heart rate was observed over […]
Treating alcoholic polyneuropathy must begin with treating a person’s alcohol use. If a person is still drinking, the first recommended course of treatment is to enter a medical detox program, followed by an intensive inpatient rehab program. However, it is not simply a lack of nutrition that causes nerve damage. The alcohol use itself is […]
