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The holidays are a time of parties and cheer, but for some the accompanying drinking
can be more of a problem than fun. Many think alcoholism is something that can be
controlled with reasonable arguments and willpower; however, that`s often not the case.
Alcohol changes the body`s chemistry. Long-term, abusive alcohol use creates a toxic
liver, depletes nutrients, and stores poisons from the metabolism of alcohol in the body -
and those stored poisons can cause cravings. This is the reason that alcohol detoxification centers are used;
however, most detoxification centers use drugs
to induce the detoxification process and to remove the stored poisons that cause cravings. However, as with most things
that drugs attempt to do, natural methods are also available. Natural ways are often
superior because they don`t introduce toxic chemicals into the body when the end goal is health.
Controversial as he may be, L. Ron Hubbard was actually at the forefront of natural drug
and alcohol detoxification
therapies. He understood that drug and alcohol cravings are often caused by remnants of
those substances and their metabolic leftovers in the body. He also understood the inverse
to be true. Namely, if one removes those remnants, the cravings would cease and the
problem could easily be eliminated.
L. Ron Hubbard`s highly successful program relies on health building and detoxification
techniques including: replenishing nutrients, consuming healthy foods, daily aerobic exercise, and the
use of daily saunas.
Participants on his program run daily, then sit in a dry sauna for extended periods to
sweat out stored toxins. Cold-pressed vegetable oils are drunk daily to help detoxify
poisons, particularly drug residues, from the fat cells of the body - where they can be
lodged even years after consumption.
Problem drinkers tend to get more of their calories from alcohol and fewer from food; the body requires numerous nutrients
to break down alcohol, so nutrient deficiencies are common in those with drinking
problems. Nutrient deficiencies may also contribute to the problem.
B vitamins are often depleted in
those with drinking problems and replenishing them can help restore balance. Some
alcoholics have even been found to spontaneously stop drinking after receiving large doses
of vitamin B-3. B-vitamins are also some of our detoxification vitamins, so they`re
important for any body to have in ample amounts. Calcium, magnesium, chromium, C, and E
supplements are also helpful in restoring the body`s equilibrium. Maca root is a
nutrient-dense super-food and it`s rich in B, C and E vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and chromium.
Whole foods, especially ample vegetables and greens, are an important part of any drug or
alcohol detoxification program. Caffeine, sugars, processed foods, and drugs should be
avoided. (Natural News,
Kim Evans, citizen journalist, See all
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