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Support for alcoholism recovery
My sister is a recovering alcoholic. Can you suggest dietary or nutritional changes, which will support her recovery and help rebuild her health?
You will probably be aware that many alcoholics have suffered from years of serious malnourishment, which means any long term recovery programme will need to involve a comprehensive and supervised supplement regimen to address the inevitable, and again, long term damage to both tissues, organs and neurotransmitters in the brain.
The more common nutritional deficiencies resulting from chronic alcoholism include zinc, magnesium, vitamin C and vitamin B6 and a qualified nutritionist will be able to help your sister redress the balance and take the right nutrients in high enough doses to have the required therapeutic effects.
The good news is that according to researchers in this area, switching to a healthy whole food diet, including a high intake of raw foods, can not only help repair the underlying damage to the body’s tissues but also reduces cravings for alcohol and other stimulants.
When coffee, junk foods and dairy products are eliminated and replaced by a high intake of fruit and whole foods for a period of at least six months, former alcoholics report that they actually find it easier to stay sober.
And when good nutrition forms the foundation of any recovery programme, from the outset, researchers have reported that those sticking to the healthier eating plan for three years have an excellent chance of staying off the booze for good.
To help your sister find a qualified nutritionist who can advise on these important dietary changes and the supplements that can further boost her recovery, contact the British Association of Nutritional Therapists on 0870 606 1284. You may be charged for a complete referral list.