Are you unknowingly putting your health at risk with your drinking habits? Despite your efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you may be facing persistent health issues that could be traced back to alcohol consumption. This article dives deep into the hidden dangers of alcohol and how it could be sabotaging your well-being. Imagine uncovering the real impact of that seemingly harmless drink and learning exactly what steps to take to protect your health. Here’s what you’ll discover:
- How even moderate alcohol consumption can have serious consequences for your body, from liver damage to disrupted digestion. (For example, both red and white wine may contain heavy metals. Heavy metals have been linked to heart disease, cancer, decreased mental functioning, etc…)
- The unexpected ways alcohol might be contributing to fatigue, mood swings, and other health problems.
- Effective strategies to reduce alcohol’s negative impact and make healthier choices that support your overall well-being.
Dangers of Alcohol
My father was very health-conscious but didn’t strictly adhere to organic foods. He regularly ate tofu burgers and enjoyed a beer or some alcohol 4 to 6 days a week, believing that daily alcohol consumption was beneficial, as some research suggested. However, this research is misleading.
Alcohol rapidly increases blood sugar levels and puts stress on your adrenal glands. Drinking more than three times a week can overwhelm your liver’s detoxification abilities. Although the polyphenols in red wine may benefit arterial health, the alcohol content can still cause health issues. Most heart surgeons recommend minimizing alcohol consumption.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the heart and small intestine are paired meridians, with the heart meridian most active between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and the small intestine meridian active between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. This interconnectedness means that stress on your intestines can also affect your heart. Unlike traditional medicine, which often separates body functions, New Medicine, including acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, recognizes and respects the interconnections within the body.
Problems with Alcohol:
- It damages brain cells.
- It impairs reaction times.
- It stresses the adrenal glands, leading to various health issues, including fatigue.
- It is highly alkaline. Contrary to popular belief, cancer thrives in an overly alkaline environment, not an acidic one. An imbalance in gut pH, whether too alkaline or acidic, can lead to candida growth, making sugar and complex carbohydrates problematic for those with sensitive guts or weakened immunity.
- It is linked to liver disease.
- Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to emotional outbursts such as anger, frustration, and depression, making social interactions unpleasant. It can also impair judgment and lead to regrettable actions.
- Drinking too much alcohol can result in experiencing “unwanted spirits,” which is why alcohol is sometimes referred to as “spirits.”
Despite his health-conscious habits, my father developed prostate cancer before age 65, lymphoma by age 72, and a heart condition later on. He drank alcohol regularly but in moderation, exercising consistently and maintaining a relatively balanced diet with minimal sweets. His regular fruit consumption and exercise were good habits, but alcohol remained a significant factor.
If you are a social drinker and experience digestive or immune system issues, alcohol may be a contributing factor. I used to drink heavily in my younger years to escape problems, leading to memory loss from drinking.
The major issue with alcohol is that, despite being slightly acidic, it promotes an overly alkaline environment in the digestive tract. Alcoholic beverages, often derived from fruits or grains, can disrupt gut flora and lead to candida overgrowth. High-alcohol-content drinks, such as brandy or vodka, can kill bacteria but may also affect gut health negatively.
If you consume a few alcoholic drinks each week, have weakened immunity, or take regular medication, be mindful of how these factors impact your liver health. Liver spots, like those seen on some public figures, indicate liver stress from excessive toxins. This can affect anyone as they age.
You might wonder about my liver health. At 53, my liver is in good shape now, but it wasn’t always that way. I initially overestimated my health and struggled with underlying issues until I began studying with Dr. Bruce Shin and other healers, focusing on the root causes of my health problems.
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