| Your body may be sending you signals that you need | | | | substance from the tissues and blood stream. Most |
| to take a break from alcohol. It may be time to detox | | | | healthcare professionals recommend at least one to |
| alcohol from your body if you are feeling run down | | | | four weeks of no alcohol. However, if you are a |
| and tired, having digestive problems or experiencing | | | | heavy drinker or suspect that you may be an alcoholic, |
| achy muscles. If you drink and party regularly and have | | | | cutting back or switching from hard liquor to wine for |
| any of these symptoms, a simple alcohol detox may | | | | the first few days or a week may be easier for you |
| be for you. | | | | to handle. Many people who have developed a |
| With repeated or long term use, alcohol can cause liver | | | | dependence on alcohol will experience uncomfortable |
| and kidney problems, addiction and weight gain. While | | | | withdrawal symptoms like sweating, trembling and an |
| drinking and partying often seem harmless, ingesting | | | | almost overwhelming craving for alcohol. |
| alcohol on a regular basis can lead to the build up of | | | | Allowing your body a "vacation" from drinking may |
| toxins and sugars and eventually to alcoholism, or | | | | eventually lead to healthier habits, as you experience |
| addiction to alcohol. Overuse and dependence on | | | | increased energy and vitality after your body begins to |
| alcohol can have serious health risks as well. | | | | recover. During this period, take the chance to also do |
| However, most of us don't have a serious problem, | | | | a colon, liver and kidney cleanse. Many report an |
| and use alcohol socially. Even so, what can we do to | | | | increase in energy, sexual drive and function and a |
| limit the long term effects of alcohol usage? | | | | decrease of appetite after the detox period. |
| In its simplest form, an alcohol detoxification program | | | | Allow your body to recover and rest. Take a break |
| simply involves abstaining from alcohol for a period of | | | | from alcohol for a month and you may be surprised at |
| time and allowing the body to eliminate all traces of the | | | | how great you feel! |