Alcoholism

Though we hear frightening statistics for drug addiction involving every conceivable drug available, alcoholism is the most prevalent addiction in the world. 

More than 13% of the population will become alcohol dependent at some point in their lives.

The causes of alcoholism are unknown. What is known is there is a genetic or biological predisposition toward alcoholism, with males being twice as likely to become alcoholics as women. 

Recent research implicates a D2 dopamine receptor gene, when inherited in a particular form, contributes to the likelihood of developing alcoholism. 

Approximately 10 to 23% of all people who consume alcohol are considered alcoholics.

Home Remedies for Alcoholism:

Treatment for Alcoholism:

Withdrawal from alcohol has been said to be more difficult and dangerous than from heroin or cocaine.

It is best treated in a medical setting, because withdrawal begins within 6-8 hours of cessation of alcohol consumption, and can be life threatening. 

Long term rehabilitation has shown to be much more successful than short term treatment.

Long term rehabilitation focuses on behavioral monitoring, triggers that provoke the desire to drink, learning to cope with those triggers, and staying away from those who drink.

Diet:

A natural home remedy for alcoholism is diet. It is said that alcohol, in its purest, healthy form, is grapes. 

A diet exclusively of grapes for a month or so is said to diminish the craving for an alcoholic beverage. A meal of grapes should be taken every five hours. 

As with all treatments for alcoholics, the success depends on the determination of the alcoholic.

During the first ten days of a fruit or juice diet, daily warm water enemas should be given, and plenty of physical exercise should be included to rid the body of impurities.

Also required is plenty of rest as sleep renews the body’s natural balance.

Eating apples is said to be an effective natural cure for alcoholism.  A generous intake of apples helps remove the intoxication, and reduces the craving for wine and other liquor.

Bitter Gourd Leaf Juice and Buttermilk:

The juice of bitter gourds is a natural antidote for intoxication, and helps repair liver damage due to alcohol consumption. 

Three teaspoons of bitter gourd leaf juice, mixed with a glass of buttermilk, each morning for a month, is said to relieve the symptoms of alcoholism.

Dietary Aids:

Of course the most important thing is the will and desire to stop drinking, but avoiding refined foods like sugar, white rice, macaroni, white flour, and meat should be avoided.