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July 28, 2003 |
The proven
holistic approach to detox and biochemically breaking the addiction to
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101 Newsletter! In this issue: The bio-pathways of alcohol
addiction Therapeutic Supplements Alternative and innovative
physicians Link of the month Sugar Blues Helpful software links for
nutrition and glycemic indexing of foods Health
is a consummation of a love affair of all the organs in the body PLATO Each
month we will feature a nutrient and it’s specific relationship to an addicted
biochemistry; it’s healing properties and uses in clinical trials toward
changing metabolism, healing damage specifically from alcohol and use in
withdrawal and detoxing. We will also
report on it’s ability to protect the moderate drinker’s health and
prevention of addiction through it’s use if that information is available. Our newsletter is growing rapidly. AAAA does not intend to sell things with
this newsletter however, if you have informational news or news of a product
that may be of interest to the premise of this publication send it to us and
after review if we find it suitable and in the spirit of the interest of our
readers, we will place it in this section to share with our readers. New Next Month: We begin the Alcohol and…series. The first installment will be Alcohol
and the Liver. We will discuss
how alcohol damages the liver and how you can heal the damage. It matters
where you buy your supplements from! Do
not waste your money and compromise your quest for health by purchasing
mediocre products that do not fulfill the benefits you purchase them for! Click the above link to
browse for your choice of supplements from the Life Extension Foundation. The Life Extension Foundation has a 23 year
history of introducing life saving medical discoveries and funding scientific
research. The 101 Program outlined
in Alcoholism: The Cause & The Cure addresses all bio-pathways known to
create and encourage addictive biochemistry.
The program is a holistic manifesto which guides the reader through
detox, withdrawal, repair and health maintenance specifically addressing the
individual’s bio-chemistry that is predisposed to problem drinking. Also, dietary, supplemental and lifestyle
programs are offered for those who wish to drink moderately after healing the
damaged body and addicted biochemistry. You already have the precious mixture that will make you
well… use it - Rumi If you have any
particular interests that you think would have appeal to our readers and is
in the spirit of this newsletter that you would like to see a monthly section
dedicated to, email us and we’ll consider it. Healing is a matter of time, but it is also sometimes a matter of opportunity - Hipocrates |
The bio-pathways of
alcohol addiction The connection between the addiction to sugar, sugar sensitive
people and alcoholism Last month we discussed in detail the connection to alcoholism and acetaldehyde toxicity. How acetaldehyde combines with other enzymes and neurotransmitters to produce THIQs, the extremely addictive morphine-like substance which attaches to the beta-endorphin sites and produces the morphine-like high when you drink. This month’s discussion will pick up from there and discuss the closely related subject of beta-endorphins and addicted / addictive biochemistry. Beta-endorphin is a neurotransmitter and sugar and alcohol consumption produces pools of it. Beta-endorphin is a powerful natural painkiller. It also produces a sense of well-being, heightens self-esteem, reduces emotional stress and creates euphoria. This is where hypoglycemia and the connection between sugar and alcohol are so close. As researched and stated in Alcoholism: The Cause & The Cure, 95% of alcoholics in a random study at AA were hypoglycemic. You can imagine that the other 5% were probably drunk drivers there as mandatory for the conviction and were not yet truly addicted or alcoholic. The point is: low blood sugar, hypoglycemia and problem drinking are closely related. The reason for this is because sugar-sensitive people have a natural low level of beta-endorphin in their system and as a result have an up-regulated beta-endorphin receptor site count. This is because the brain chemistry, which always seeks balance, will open up more receptor sites to catch what little beta-endorphin is floating around. The problem is, when a sugar sensitive person drinks alcohol or eats sugar they will have a significantly greater euphoric response than one who is not sugar-sensitive or hypoglycemic because they have more beta-endorphin receptor sites available to catch all the endorphins released by the alcohol and sugar. Also, remember, THIQs also fit into those sites and are even more potent that beta-endorphin. Holistically speaking, the only way to correct this condition is through strict diet management, exercise and proper nutritional supplementation that address the up-regulated brain chemistry. This is also the system that ensures the best odds of staying sober and for those who wish to drink moderately after the initial healing and biochemically correcting the system ensures that they will not return to drinking unhealthfully. Addressing the blood sugar and the beta-endorphin balance in the body is the hallmark of your sense of well-being and truly being happy with and during your sobriety. You are driven to drink or want to drink as you have trained yourself to do so in response to low blood sugar and an up-regulated receptor site brain chemistry because that is corrected in The 101 Program. Those who trained themselves to respond to their low blood sugar symptoms with candy, sweets, simple carbs and various junk foods receive the same additional euphoric high as a problem drinker does with alcohol. Also, the body turns unused carbs (unused sugars) into alcohol which then produces the acetaldehyde which in turn produces the THIQs that attach themselves to the beta-endorphin sites that produce the accentuated high that the morphine like neurotransmitter is known for. There is absolutely no way around addressing this very well-researched addictive biochemistry if your goal is not only sobriety but a happy, joyful and inspired life. The term “white knuckler” was appropriately conjured up to describe a person trying to stay sober while continuing a junk food, candy and cokes diet. They are constantly on the hypoglycemic roller-coaster, flooding their body with beta-endorphins on the hour and driven compulsively to do so by the brain chemistry created by their lifestyle. Twenty minutes to an hour after each coke or cup of coffee they are searching for their next fix and nearly 90% of the time for those in AA who do not address their body chemistry that “fix” moves from candy back to alcohol. These diets also explain the stereotypical “white knuckler” who is obsessive, compulsive, easily irritated, tired most of the time, and who suffers mood swings. It’s all about beta-endorphins and what we will discuss in the August newsletter: Serotonin For a more thorough education on this subject and alcoholic and sugar-sensitive people you can pick up a copy of Potatoes Not Prozac by Kathleen DesMaisons. She also provides some dietary guidelines for the sugar sensitive. Another excellent book for a good dietary plan for addictive biochemistry is The Zone Diet by Dr. Barry Spears. Therapeutic Supplements This month’s
nutrient is Riboflavin Vitamin B2 Vitamin B2 traditionally has not been given much
attention in holistic circles regarding detox and addictive
biochemistry. The beautiful thing
about a dynamic newsletter dedicated to the research of addictive
biochemistry and detox is that you can be assured that you are getting the
current as well as the bleeding edge research regarding how alcohol breaks
the body down and creates the addiction and how to reverse that with
therapeutic supplementation. Vitamin
B2 has now been given some more specified attention in it’s role in reducing
and eliminating beryllium which is linked to alcoholism – and it is a very
powerful link because it addresses the relationship of THIQ production from
acetaldehyde toxicity and how to reduce that. Please see this month’s link of the month below for Dr. Hulda
Clark’s explanation of the relationship between Beryllium and
alcoholism. The 101 Program’s
therapeutic supplement regiment provides sufficient B2 for Beryllium
detoxification. Description: Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin that is not sensitive to heat yet sensitive to light. The crystals of this vitamin are a beautiful greenish-yellow color. Riboflavin is important in promoting the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It also aids in maintaining the integrity of red blood cells. Riboflavin is an important
component to cellular respiration since it takes oxygen from the cells with
the help of other enzymes. Vitamin B2 plays a part in the Krebb's cycle (a
biological pathway that converts glucose (sugar) into energy). Free radicals
are interfered with in the presence of riboflavin and an enzyme termed
gluathione reductase. Since this vitamin is scarce in most foods, it is best
to supplement the diet to insure an adequate amount. Excessive drinking induces fatigue because
of the fact that many B vitamins are directly related to the Krebbs cycle and
are depleted while trying to metabolize the extraordinarily high amounts of
glucose in the system as well being used for the detox process of eliminating
acetaldehyde from the system. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is crucial in the production of body energy.
It is involved with an enzyme called glutathione reductase, which helps
maintain glutathione, a major protector against free radical damage.
Vitamin B2 itself also has antioxidant qualities. Thus riboflavin is pivotal
both in the inner breathing of our cells where energy is produced and also in
the quenching of the toxic exhausts of that inner, energy producing cell
respiration. Riboflavin is water soluble and so is not stored in significant
quantities in the body. It must be replaced continuously through diet or
supplementation to avoid deficiency.
Riboflavin deficiency can occur most frequently in people with
long-standing infections, liver disease, and alcoholism. ·
Protects exercisers from antioxidant damage and boosts
athletic performance; ·
protects against cancer ·
protects against anemia ·
helps cell respiration Absorption/Storage: The
walls of the small intestine absorb riboflavin without a problem. This vitamin is then transported to all parts of the body depending on where it
is needed via the bloodstream. The excess amounts are excreted through urination. Tolerable Upper Intake Levels: None
available. Healthy Sources: Almonds, brewer's yeast, torula, yeast, and wheat germ. Mushrooms and wild rice. Looking for an alternative
doctor to assist you through The 101 Program? These two links will help you find an innovative doctor in your area. There are MDs, Phds and NDs listed here. We suggest that you interview them carefully before signing on with them to assist you through your program if you are looking for professional assistance. We have provided these links because these doctors are friendly to and associated with holistic medical practice and are educated in various degrees in therapeutic supplementation so it is a good place to start. However, it is best to find a holistic professional who is educated in addictive biochemistry so if the one you contact isn’t they may know someone who is. The Life Extension link to innovative doctors is: Life Extension’s Directory of innovative doctors -
and we found this one at the Health World Online site: FIND
AN ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL Link of the month This is a good article regarding the part that Beryllium and Salsol play in the production of THIQs and how to reduce them. http://www.spiritofhealing.com/articles/html/alcoholism%20.html Sugar Blues The
addiction to alcohol is closely related to the addiction of sugar. Sugar Blues is an excellent book to help
your conviction to stay away from it and reclaim your sanity and energy. Do yourself a favor and educate yourself
about this common mood altering, health robbing extremely addictive
menace. Go to our website to find the
links to the WHO’s (World Health Organization) recent report on sugar and our
health. NAT Here is a useful free software program to analyze the nutritional content of your diet. Glycemic Index of foods If you are new to blood sugar management and are on the program, this is a very useful tool for checking the glycemic index of what you are eating – or would like to add to your diet. During the healing process in The 101 Program which is 9 to 24 months depending on the extent of damage done to your body and mind, you need to strictly stay in the low area. |
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The Cause & The Cure It matters where you buy
your supplements from! Do not waste your money and compromise
your quest for health by purchasing mediocre products that do not fulfill the
benefits you purchase them for! The Life Extension Foundation has a 23 year history
of introducing life saving medical discoveries and funding scientific
research. Please read carefully All content within this newsletter is provided for general
information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical
advice of your own doctor or health care professional. AAAA nor is not
responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content
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internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service
mentioned or advised on any of the sites. Always consult your own Health Care
Provider if you're in any way concerned about your health. Note: If you are a heavy drinker who suffers from seizures or any other kind of intense symptoms that could jeopardize your life or discomfort you to extreme please check with a doctor and be cleared to do this on your own. As I said earlier, if you need to be hospitalized for the withdrawal make sure you find an institution that will provide you the freedom to use your nutritional support. Please refer to our website: http://cheersbook.com for the naturopathic references of doctors and institutions that support holistic means of withdrawal and support. Legal Notices This e-mail is for information
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