Alcoholism

Alcoholism as we all know is a cause of many broken families. It could also lead to extreme diseases and worst, death. An intense physical and psychological dependence on alcohol is an abvious sign of alcoholism. How do you know whether one is an alcoholic? The person will constantly seeks opportunities to drink, unable to cut down intake of alcohol, and drinking comes first than family, friends and work. And the person will need more and more alcohol to achieve the same effect. Denial is common for an alcoholic. And you will notice some withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, seizures and hallucination if drinking is stopped.

Pic: Milk Thistle Plant. Extract from this plant can help repair alcohol -induced liver damage

Although supplements are not a cure, it may help heavy drinkers to overcome their craving for alcohol and support thrm during the taxing withdrawal period. Actually, supplements are generally safer than prescription drugs when it comes to reducing the alcohol crave.

Vitamin C can help to strengthen the body during the difficult period, which clears alcohol from the tissues and ameliorating mild withdrawal symptoms. It is most useful when taken with Vitamin E. Meanwhile, the B-complex vitamin, the amino acid glutamine and kudzu vine extracts (from chinese herbalist) appear to have effect in reducing craving. Take extra thiamine as well to ease withdrwal symptoms. Take the herb milk thistle and phosphatidylcholine, 500 mg three times a day strengthen the liver, helping it to rid the body of toxins. The mineral chromium should be taken in order to prevent cravings causes by low blood sugar, which is a common problem in alcoholic. Evening primrose oil provides the fatty acid GLA, which stimulates production of a brain chemical called prostaglandin E, that works in preventing the withdrawal symptoms such as seizures and depression. It also protects the liver and and nervous system. Herb, called kava and valerian work as a natural sedative.

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