Alcohol Abuse: Symptoms, Withdrawal & Health Risks

Alcohol abuse impacts everything from electrolyte balance to organ health. Managing withdrawal symptoms, understanding nutrient deficiencies like magnesium, and finding safe detox methods are critical steps toward recovery.

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Does Alcohol Raise Triglycerides?

Published May,16 2018  |  By Virginia Franco

While high triglycerides are often an indication of obesity or an unmanaged health condition like diabetes or even kidney disease, alcohol consumption can also play a role in raising triglyceride levels.

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Is Gordon Ramsay going vegan? Not so fast

Published Apr,19 2018  |  By Shannan Rouss

Gordon Ramsay already ditched dairy, and now he's announced on Twitter that he's "going to give this #vegan thing a try." What?!? Could the chef who helped bring back Beef Wellington (basically prosciutto-wrapped filet mignon) really be giving up meat?

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Why Alcohol Causes Sinus Congestion

Published Apr,07 2018  |  By Dr. Tina M. St. John

Congestion in your nose and sinuses after drinking alcohol can occur for a variety of reasons, most of which pose no significant health risk.

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5 Signs That Show When Drinking Has Gotten Out of Control

Published Feb,27 2018  |  By Nancy Irwin, PsyD

It’s likely that you may know someone with an alcohol problem. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 15.1 million adults in the United States have alcohol use disorder, which is diagnosed when someone’s drinking leads to “distress or harm.” It includes both alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.

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