| The person who gets into the fizzy romantic world | | | | increases anxiety and tension. |
| of whiskies, champagne and rum often cannot limit | | | | Alcoholics often show low levels of selenium in blood. |
| the consumption of alcohol. Prolonged and regular | | | | Bio-available form of selenium, an antioxidant, helps in |
| consumption of alcohol causes addiction. With the | | | | detoxification. Selenium is found in green herbs like |
| increased stress in social life, peer pressure, loss of | | | | American and Siberian Ginseng. |
| job or maintaining social status, alcohol addiction has | | | | Massage Therapy |
| become a common problem. | | | | Massage therapy is an effective tool to deal with |
| Alcoholism is a silent killer that does not select any | | | | alcohol addiction. A full body massage followed with a |
| particular gender or class of people. There can be | | | | warm glass of milk at bedtime helps to relax the |
| many approaches to deal with alcoholism but | | | | nerves and ensures sound sleep. |
| naturopathy along with social supportive programs | | | | Water Therapy |
| deal with the root of the problem, strengthens ones | | | | Cold-water bath two to three times a day refreshes |
| mind so that the person can completely get rid of | | | | the mind and body and rejuvenates the system. |
| the addiction and lead a healthy and happy life. | | | | Before the cold bath, a cold mud (clay) pack can be |
| Types of treatments | | | | applied on the lower back and on the forehead. It |
| - Diet: Treatment can start with a change in the diet. | | | | soothes the senses and induces sleep. |
| - Massage: Helps to relax and make life stress free | | | | Neutral bath, when the water temperature is almost |
| - Water Therapy: Refreshes the body and mind | | | | similar to the body temperature, is used after a body |
| - Yoga: Strengthens the mind to quit the habit | | | | massage to sedate the body and mind. Water |
| Diet Treatment | | | | therapy helps in withdrawal and relapse management. |
| Start the day with two glasses of lukewarm water in | | | | Yoga Therapy |
| empty stomach. Try freshly extracted fruit or | | | | Controlled breathing exercises along with meditation |
| vegetable juices. Aloe vera and Indian Gooseberry | | | | plays the most important role in rejuvenating the |
| are efficient in detoxification of the body. Indian | | | | body and mind. It increases the strength of mind so |
| Gooseberry is very rich in vitamin C. This vitamin is a | | | | that one can quit the habit and build a desire to lead |
| primary nutrient in the treatment of addiction and | | | | a happy life. |
| helps to lessen the withdrawal symptom. | | | | Exercise regularly and join a laughing class. They all |
| A diet rich in complex carbohydrates like whole | | | | release a chemical called endorphin (feel good |
| grains, lean proteins, plenty of fruits and vegetables | | | | chemical) in the body that ensures a sense of well |
| and little or no refined sugar is suggested to increase | | | | being. |
| the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin induces a | | | | Naturopathy helps to cure alcohol addiction without |
| calming effect on the mind and body. Fibrous foods | | | | the use of sedatives and other strong medicines and |
| take longer time to digest and maintain a steady | | | | without any side effect. De-addiction comes naturally. |
| blood sugar level which provides steady increase in | | | | It should be ensured that the person should always |
| energy and a heightened sense of well being. | | | | stays away from alcohol. With proper care and |
| Try to gradually reduce spicy and fried foods, simple | | | | correct techniques one can learn to cope with |
| carbohydrates like white bread, and red meat which | | | | alcoholism. |