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Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic
disorder in which a person is unable to refrain from frequent and
excessive consumption of alcohol.
Alcoholics have a puffy
face with bloodshot eyes, hoarse voice and a rapid pulse. They are
suspicious, irritable and over-emotional. Vomiting, delirium,
impaired judgment, and disturbed sleep are some of the other
symptoms that alcoholics suffer from. Excessive drinking damages the
liver and gradually leads to cirrhosis. It also leads to disorders
of the stomach and bowels. It can cause damage to the brain cells,
and also affects the heart, which becomes weak and flabby.
Alcoholism starts with the individual
taking an occasional drink. This gradually becomes a habit and leads
to a state where the person cannot do without alcohol. Some people
drink alcohol to enliven social gatherings under social pressure;
for others, it is an escape from the responsibilities or stresses of
life.
Alcoholism Home
Remedy using Bitter Gourd:
The juice of the leaves of bitter
gourd is an antidote for alcohol intoxication. It is also useful for
a liver damaged due to alcoholism. Three teaspoons of this juice,
mixed with a glass of butter milk, should be taken every morning for
a month. Alcoholism Home Remedy using
Celery:
The juice of raw celery has also been
found useful in alcoholism. It exercises a sobering effect on the
patient and is an antidote to alcohol. Half a glass of celery juice
mixed with an equal quantity of water should be taken once daily for
a month.
Alcoholism Home
Remedy using Grapes:
The most important home
remedy for alcoholism is an exclusive diet, for a month or so, of
grapes. Since this fruit contains the purest form of alcohol, it is
an ideal yet healthy substitute for alcohol. Alcoholics should take
three meals a day of fresh grapes at five-hourly intervals. The
success of this treatment
depends on the determination of the alcoholic to stop drinking.
Alcoholism Home Remedy using Apples:
Apples are another
effective remedy for alcoholism. A generous intake of apples helps
remove intoxication and reduces the craving for wines and other
intoxicating liquors.
Alcoholism Home Remedy using Dates:
Dates are considered
beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. The patient should drink
half a glass of water in which four or five dates have been rubbed
together. This remedy should be taken twice daily for a month. It
will bring definite relief.
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