SAY NO TO ALCOHOL, FIRST TIME, EVERY If there is one common addiction the world over, it is probably Alcohol. At least consumed often during celebration or distress or just like that! Come summer there is a rise in intake of beer which probably contains lesser amounts of alcohol percentage, but all the same, the cost of one sip can have on one’s health should be understood.

Alcohol induces a state of relaxation, confidence and happiness and the pleasure it can give is benumbing as it causes of slowing of reflexes, movements and poor judgement of actions. All this even with a glass of beer! In the long run, there are further changes. As such one-third of alcohol consumed is directly absorbed the stomach. The remain is gradually absorbed from the small intestine into the blood from where it enters into every cell of the body as the wall of the cells is very permeable to the substance. It could vary with age, gender and general health too. These are the various ways alcohol can have an effect on the body:

Brain and Nervous system

1. There is a temporary loss of memory as to what happened when one was drinking.
2. In the long run, it could cause impairment of memory.

• The speech could get affected.

1. Twitching of the eyes
2. Alcohol influences the release of GABA and Dopamine which are neurotransmitters in the brain which give a sense of pleasure. As the alcohol is absorbed more by the brain cells there is difficulty in breathing, increased heart rate and blood pressure, imaginations, heightened anxiety, depression and later aggression
3. Endorphins are the other neurotransmitters which can reduce pain and discomfort and are released on the intake of alcohol. As it crosses the threshold there is depression, disinterest in sex, tiredness, fatigue and difficulty in conceiving etc.

Liver:

1. In the long run, liver bears the brunt of alcohol and is metabolized here. It turns alcohol into acetaldehyde which can cause cancer as it builds up
2. The excess carbohydrates are stored in the liver as fat and lead to fatty liver disease. The fats can cause inflammation of the liver cells and they do not metabolize as fast as they need to lead to alcoholic hepatitis

• Cirrhosis of the liver is the difficult complication and the regeneration of the liver cells is under stress. If drinking is not stopped, it could lead to liver failure or liver cancer.

Breasts:

1. Women are under further duress as the oestrogen levels are increased due to alcohol intake along with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.
2. Even three drinks a week can cause an increase of 15% risk over a period of time.

Stomach:

1. Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach wall producing inflammation and a condition called as gastritis. If the stomach is under further duress because of alcohol, it could form into gastric ulcers
2. It can also cause inflammation of the gallbladder and a condition, cholecystitis and also gallstones

Pancreas:

1. It could lead to a condition called as pancreatitis which can turn acute and is also a danger to life
2. Inflammation can also cause the pancreas to lose its active cells and leaving an individual to develop diabetes

Heart:

1. There is an increase of fats of lipids in the blood circulation which could get deposited in the blood vessels causing blockage, high blood pressure and stroke
2. The muscles of the heart could get stretched leading to a condition called as cardiomyopathy and irregular heartbeats; a risk to life

Bones

Calcium from the bones could get weaned off due to effects of alcohol leading to a condition called as osteoporosis making one at an increased risk of fractures.

Intestines:

There could be a formation of fine tumours on the lining of the intestinal wall which could turn cancerous too!

It is a known fact that there are many conditions due to alcohol which remain less understood to date. These potions could be contaminated too which causes further risk to health.

Homeopathic remedies for alcohol effects

To keep away the bad effects of alcohol remains the challenge at least in someone who has been able to get over the use. There are remedies like Nux vomica, Ac sulph, China etc which can relieve the side effects of binge drinking. Ranunculus bulb, Bryonia relieve the confusion and aggression in a susceptible individual. Chelidonium, Lycopodium, Calcarea carb etc are remedies which help in seeing that the side effects of alcohol are blunted to a great effect.

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