Alcohol and drugs cause big effects in the life of
the people that consume these substances! The biggest and worst is the addiction!!
You can be addicted to this substance if you don’t take care of yourself.
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Some damage
of the alcohol is:
Skin
And Hair
-
Depletes body of nutrients for healthy looking hair and skin.
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Rx:
Nutrient
dense foods; particularly Vitamins A, C, protein and zinc rich foods.
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Heart
And Circulation
- Muscle wasting (loss) due to poor protein intake. Inflammation often
occurs, along with increase of fat deposits and high blood pressure.
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Rx: Low fat diet,
adequate protein, and regular exercise.
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Liver - Reduced vitamin
and mineral storage; overworked liver swells preventing bile production and
filtering operation , poor appetite.
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Rx: High calorie,
nutrient dense foods, rich protein, moderate fat along with vitamin mineral
supplement.
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Pancreas - Irritation
causes swelling which may block flow of enzymes into stomach resulting in
digestive difficulties and diabetes.
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Rx:
Nutrient
rich foods, small frequent meals
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Kidneys - Inflammation,
frequent infections, increased water output resulting in excess nutrient
loss.
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Rx: Nutrient-rich
foods high potassium foods and limited caffeine.
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Central
Nervous System & Hypothalamus - Alcohol and drugs irritate, sedate
and aggravate nervous system. Effects memory, ability to think, coordination.
Alcohol kills brain cells that are not regenerated. The appetite control
center sends confused messages about hunger, thirst.
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Rx:
Rest,
nutrient rich foods Including high tryptophan & tyrosine foods, physical
activity, multi-vitamin/mineral plus B complex.
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Mucucous
Membranes
- Irritates and sedates membranes, Including esophagus, stomach & rectum.
Balanced nutrition can help rebuild these tissues.
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Rx:
Nutrient
dense foods high in Vitamin A (orange vegetables) and Vitamin C and limit
caffeine intake.
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Stomach - Irritates
stomach – increasing risk of ulcers, gastric distress.
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Rx: Small frequent
meals, snacks. Limit caffeine during distress
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Intestines - Slows down or
speeds up transit time; increasing risk of poor absorption and certain types
of cancer.
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Rx:
High
fiber intake, plenty of water and exercise. Limit caffeine during distress
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Rectum - Poor elimination or
diarrhea may result in hemorrhoids.
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Rx:
Higher
fiber foods, rutin (a mineral), water. exercise.
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Blood
Measurements - Blood levels of many nutrients are affected by drugs and
alcohol. Cholesterol levels may appear normal while not accurately measuring
cholesterol intake.
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Rx:
Testing
is not recommended until six to twelve weeks after sobriety to ensure
accurate readings.
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Always choose
the right and before do something think in yourself, your life, your family and
the consequences of this decision.
Always Choose The Right!!
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