Natural way to recduce alcohol cravings.

April 3, 2008

I have a full herbal program foe alcohol addition. One combination I

know is good is Kudzu/John's Wort.

You can find that blend on my website:

http://www.motherknowsbest.net

Certified Herbalist

Marguerite Wright

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April 4, 2008

Alcohol cravings are the same as sugar cravings. A low carb diet is

good. You can also take a herb called Gymnema. Gymnema cuts your

craving for sugar. It works. It's been around for thousands of years.

Great for diabetes, too

April 4, 2008

---yes edgar cayce gave a remedy for this and if u have any alcohol you

feel sick

see his web site are.com In

, " samdomville " <samdomville

wrote:

>

> Hello - You all have always been so helpful and kind.

>

> Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> alcohol? What about for food cravings?

>

> Thanks...

> Sam

>

April 5, 2008

, " samdomville "

<samdomville wrote:

> Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> alcohol?

From an ex alcoholic? No, there is NOT a " natural way " , it is down

to dogged determination and help and understanding from peers and

family, it is NOT looking at the people you once drank with never

mind talking to them, it is finding something else to take your mind

of off the craving, like work, a decent hobby that takes much time to

learn, its actually WANTING to stop, if the person does not WANT to

stop, the person will only stop at death. My story quickly. Its

looking at the little old drunk man lying choking to death in a pool

of his own vomit and pee the same man you have just been talking to

in the boozer coz he was your friend.............And me being to

pissed to do anything about it...........................I stopped,

it hurted, man did it hurt, for weeks and weeks and weeks and weeks

and fought against taking even one sniff of alcohol, I walked, I ran,

I fished, I joined a marchal arts school, I went out and learned even

more about things I would never need in my life, anything just to

stop the craving......................Guess what? I did

it..........So can anyone who really WANTS to BUT, it is

HARD/DIFFICULT/SOUL DESTROYING and you will lose " friends " .

Sorry if this comes out as a bit of a ramble.

John

April 5, 2008

I myself don't get cravings for alcohol

but perhaps raw chocolate beans or

cacao beans might work as they contain

many beneficial brain chemicals that

enhances our state of wellbeing. Energy

psychology techniques such as EFT and

NLP can be useful also.

Hope this helps!

I write about some of this stuff so if

you want to check out the group I set

up you're welcome to do so. Click below.

http://uk.TheSuperFoodPersonalGrowth/

, " pjb12345uk " <pho wrote:

>

> ---yes edgar cayce gave a remedy for this and if u have any alcohol

you

> feel sick

> see his web site are.com In

> , " samdomville " <samdomville@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Hello - You all have always been so helpful and kind.

> >

> > Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> > alcohol? What about for food cravings?

> >

> > Thanks...

> > Sam

> >

>

April 7, 2008

Visit your doctor and do your research. There are ways to reduce

cravings through meds., nutrition, having plenty to do, and a good

support group. Check out cognitive behavior therapy. Read " A new

prescription for addiction " by Richard I. Gracer. Realize that there

is no magic bullet, but there are tools and knowledge.

, " Rev.d John T Walker-Smith "

<web_revd_john wrote:

>

> , " samdomville "

> <samdomville@> wrote:

>

> > Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> > alcohol?

>

> From an ex alcoholic? No, there is NOT a " natural way " , it is down

> to dogged determination and help and understanding from peers and

> family, it is NOT looking at the people you once drank with never

> mind talking to them, it is finding something else to take your mind

> of off the craving, like work, a decent hobby that takes much time to

> learn, its actually WANTING to stop, if the person does not WANT to

> stop, the person will only stop at death. My story quickly. Its

> looking at the little old drunk man lying choking to death in a pool

> of his own vomit and pee the same man you have just been talking to

> in the boozer coz he was your friend.............And me being to

> pissed to do anything about it...........................I stopped,

> it hurted, man did it hurt, for weeks and weeks and weeks and weeks

> and fought against taking even one sniff of alcohol, I walked, I ran,

> I fished, I joined a marchal arts school, I went out and learned even

> more about things I would never need in my life, anything just to

> stop the craving......................Guess what? I did

> it..........So can anyone who really WANTS to BUT, it is

> HARD/DIFFICULT/SOUL DESTROYING and you will lose " friends " .

>

> Sorry if this comes out as a bit of a ramble.

>

> John

>

April 7, 2008

I had a client that actually stopped taking his sublinqual B12 because

it made the taste of alcohol undesirable for him and he decided he

would rather continue to drink!

Worth a try and hope it helps you.

Also Chromium would help the blood sugar imbalances, which could also

cause alcohol cravings.

Annette

April 9, 2008

The way Alcohol produces cravings is Alcohol creates malnuttition

because Alcohol has plenty of calories but very very little Nutrition.

When a person drinks Alcohol they deplete the B-Vitamins; esp.Thiamine.

These depleted Vitamins create cravings for Alcohol;remedy;B-VITAMINS.

ps Choline; + B12 can help stop cravings of both Tobacco and alcohol.---

In , " samdomville " <samdomville

wrote:

>

> Hello - You all have always been so helpful and kind.

>

> Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> alcohol? What about for food cravings?

>

> Thanks...

> Sam

>

April 10, 2008

, " samdomville "

<samdomville wrote:

>

> Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> alcohol?

L-Glutamine, zinc, and B vitamins are helpful. 'Google' for more

specific information.

Jean

April 13, 2008

Even 500mg (1/8 tspoon) of L-Glutamine powder kept under the tongue

(sub lingual) cuts the craving for alcohol instantly in most cases.

Vitamin B3, B6 & C along with a muti-vitamin/mineral helps.

Here's a part of an article from the net that I'd downloaded a long

time back:

" Nutritional supplements that may be helpful

Many alcoholics are deficient in B vitamins, including vitamin B3.

John Cleary, M.D., observed that some alcoholics spontaneously stopped

drinking in association with taking niacin supplements (niacin is a

form of vitamin B3). Cleary concluded that alcoholism might be a

manifestation of niacin deficiency in some people and recommended that

alcoholics consider supplementation with 500 mg of niacin per day.4

Without specifying the amount of niacin used, Cleary's preliminary

research findings suggested that niacin supplementation helped wean

some alcoholics away from alcohol.5 Activated vitamin B3 used

intravenously has also helped alcoholics quit drinking.6 Niacinamide—a

safer form of the same vitamin—might have similar actions and has been

reported to improve alcohol metabolism in animals.7

Deficiencies of other B-complex vitamins are common with chronic

alcohol use.8 The situation is exacerbated by the fact that alcoholics

have an increased need for B vitamins.9 It is possible that successful

treatment of B-complex vitamin deficiencies may actually reduce

alcohol cravings, because animals crave alcohol when fed a

B-complex-deficient diet.10 Many doctors recommend 100 mg of B-complex

vitamins per day.

Alcoholics may be deficient in a substance called prostaglandin E1

(PGE1) and in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a precursor to PGE1.11 In a

double-blind study of alcoholics who were in a detoxification program,

supplementation with 4 grams per day of evening primrose oil

(containing 360 mg of GLA) led to greater improvement than did placebo

in some, but not all, parameters of liver function.12

The daily combination of 3 grams of vitamin C, 3 grams of niacin, 600

mg of vitamin B6, and 600 IU of vitamin E has been used by researchers

from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in an attempt to

reduce anxiety and depression in alcoholics.13 Although the effect of

vitamin supplementation was no better than placebo in treating

alcohol-associated depression, the vitamins did result in a

significant drop in anxiety within three weeks of use. Because of

possible side effects, anyone taking such high amounts of niacin and

vitamin B6 must do so only under the care of a doctor.

Although the incidence of B-complex deficiencies is known to be high

in alcoholics, the incidence of other vitamin deficiencies remains

less clear.14 Nonetheless, deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin D,

vitamin E, and vitamin C are seen in many alcoholics. While some

reports have suggested it may be safer for alcoholics to supplement

with beta-carotene instead of vitamin A,15 potential problems

accompany the use of either vitamin A or beta-carotene in correcting

the deficiency induced by alcoholism.16 These problems result in part

because the combinations of alcohol and vitamin A or alcohol and

beta-carotene appear to increase potential damage to the liver. Thus,

vitamin A-depleted alcoholics require a doctor's intervention,

including supplementation with vitamin A and beta-carotene accompanied

by assessment of liver function. Supplementing with vitamin C, on the

other hand, appears to help the body rid itself of alcohol.17 Some

doctors recommend 1 to 3 grams per day of vitamin C.

Kenneth Blum and researchers at the University of Texas have examined

neurotransmitter deficiencies in alcoholics. Neurotransmitters are the

chemicals the body makes to allow nerve cells to pass messages (of

pain, touch, thought, etc.) from cell to cell. Amino acids are the

precursors of these neurotransmitters. In double-blind research, a

group of alcoholics were treated with 1.5 grams of D,L-phenylalanine

(DLPA), 900 mg of L-tyrosine, 300 mg of L-glutamine, and 400 mg of

L-tryptophan (now available only by prescription) per day, plus a

multivitamin-mineral supplement.18 This nutritional supplement regimen

led to a significant reduction in withdrawal symptoms and decreased

stress in alcoholics compared to the effects of placebo.

The amino acid, L-glutamine, has also been used as an isolated

supplement. Animal research has shown that glutamine supplementation

reduces alcohol intake, a finding that has been confirmed in

double-blind human research.19 In that trial, 1 gram of glutamine per

day given in divided portions with meals decreased both the desire to

drink and anxiety levels.

Alcoholics are sometimes deficient in magnesium, and some researchers

believe that symptoms of withdrawal may result in part from this

deficiency.20 Nonetheless, a double-blind trial reported that

magnesium injections did not reduce symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.21

Because of the multiple nutrient deficiencies associated with

alcoholism, most alcoholics who quit drinking should supplement with a

high-potency multivitamin-mineral for at least several months after

the detoxification period. Whether or not the supplement should

include iron should be discussed with a doctor.

Are there any side effects or interactions?

Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side

effects or interactions. "

, " Jean " <fjd2002 wrote:

>

> , " samdomville "

> <samdomville@> wrote:

> >

> > Does anyone know if there is a natural way to reduce cravings for

> > alcohol?

>

> L-Glutamine, zinc, and B vitamins are helpful. 'Google' for more

> specific information.

>

> Jean

>

April 15, 2008

Yes...and I know from experience. Think Amino Acids. Two books I would

highly recommend, and believe me I've read many. One is " End Your Addiction

Now. "

The other is " Control Alcoholism With Amino Acids and Nutrients. "

You have to be committed to getting healthy. If you're willing to take

action and buy the supplements they talk about, there is HOPE! Right now your

brain is very ill and trying to give up drinking is very difficult on it's own.

I wish you the best because you deserve it! Quit beating yourself up. You'll

do just fine.

Tammy

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April 17, 2008

Absolutely. Aminos are the way to go. Julia Ross has some good books

on the subject too. The Diet Cure and The Mood Cure. Alcoholics will

also have candida so it's necessary to clean up the bowels as well.

A product I would recommend and have used myself to repair our whole

family's candida and other digestive issues is Inliven probiotic

superfood. It is packed with amino acids and will fix up any

brain/craving issues as well as repairing the gut and getting rid of

candida. I would be triple dosing it for a month, maybe even a bit

longer and then reduce to maintenance level if needed. It works

pretty quick, is certified organic and cheaper than drinking alcohol

every day. I'd be happy to send you files on this. I have an account

with the company: www.goodskinforlife.com. You'll see it under Health

Products.

EFT will get rid of any psychological issues that may be involved.

Sharon Hoehner

www.sharethecause.com/detoxqueen

, tammyco5 wrote:

>

> Yes...and I know from experience. Think Amino Acids. Two books I would

> highly recommend, and believe me I've read many. One is " End Your

Addiction Now. "

> The other is " Control Alcoholism With Amino Acids and Nutrients. "

>

> You have to be committed to getting healthy. If you're willing to take

> action and buy the supplements they talk about, there is HOPE!

Right now your

> brain is very ill and trying to give up drinking is very difficult

on it's own.

>

> I wish you the best because you deserve it! Quit beating yourself

up. You'll

> do just fine.

>

> Tammy

>

> **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money &

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>

April 18, 2008

Hi,

Another great book is Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to

Fight Alcoholism through Nutrition by Joan Mathews Larson. She has

the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis. They do many lab tests and

have nutriationl programs for people.

another good resource is FREE on you tube:

addicitve bio-chemistery healing :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Od9g-81EA & feature=related

and Genita Petralli web site:

http://the101program.com/

good luck!

, tammyco5 wrote:

>

> Yes...and I know from experience. Think Amino Acids. Two books I

would

> highly recommend, and believe me I've read many. One is " End Your

Addiction Now. "

> The other is " Control Alcoholism With Amino Acids and Nutrients. "

>

> You have to be committed to getting healthy. If you're willing to

take

> action and buy the supplements they talk about, there is HOPE!

Right now your

> brain is very ill and trying to give up drinking is very difficult

on it's own.

>

> I wish you the best because you deserve it! Quit beating yourself

up. You'll

> do just fine.

>

> Tammy

>

> **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL

Money &

> Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp00300000002850)

>

April 18, 2008

Yes,

This is a good nutrition program for alcoholism, BUT, it will be very hard

to follow if you don't get your brain chemicals working properly FIRST.

Tammy

In a message dated 4/18/2008 7:27:03 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

patt1 writes:

Hi,

Another great book is Seven Weeks to Sobriety: The Proven Program to

Fight Alcoholism through Nutrition by Joan Mathews Larson. She has

the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis. They do many lab tests and

have nutriationl programs for people.

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April 18, 2008

Oh....good point! I have horrible candida and have been trying to rid myself

of it for a few years. It would only make sense that alcoholics have candida

because of the great amount of sugar in alcohol.

Please send me some info on this product. I take probiotics but this sounds

powerful.

Thanks!

Tammy

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energy_now writes: