Substance Abuse Addiction,Treating,And Preventing Addictions With Nutrition
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Treating and preventing cravings and addictions with effective nutrition
Many substance abusers believe that their cravings or addictions are purely habitual prisons from whence it is seemingly impossible to escape.
I would contest that notion and aim to enlighten you as to why dietary deficiencies can lead to a whole host of health problems, including cravings and persistent addictions.
Sugar is the key to avoid in the pursuit of a substance free life. Cigarettes themselves contain tobacco which is cured with corn, cane or beet sugar and so smokers are doubly addicted, to the nicotine and to the sugar, making it even harder to quit the habit.
Every year millions of people are drinking or smoking themselves to death, literally. According to the Health Recovery Center and many other similar groups.
So when an AA group or some other suggests that you consume candy to help get over the addiction you face, you are actually perpetuating the problem.
Although traditional talk therapy is an important step in uncovering psychological patterns that can lead to alcoholism or keep people there, at least 3 out of every 4 alcoholics are hypoglycemic.
Stabilizing blood sugar therefore becomes essential in the goal of addiction abatement as does nutritional deficiencies which themselves make people crave something.
Alcohol and cigarettes have a numbing effect on those who use them but therapy groups rarely address the deficiencies that actually lead to their consumption.
Balancing nutrition and blood sugar can stabilize the addict and make it so much easier to overcome addictions.
The nutrient deficiencies that most often cause cravings are for minerals, vitamins, essential fats and proteins.
One of the easiest ways for us to get such nutrients is through the consumption of whole foods and whole food supplements.
Stay away from starch and sugar,replace your starch with good whole grains such as,quinoa,buckwheat,wheat,barley and other good grains, full of vitamins,amino acids and proteins.
Green vegetables such as steamed kale, collard greens, green cabbage, broccoli, etc, as well as salad greens such as romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula and mizuna greens should be consumed daily and will provide you with many of these important nutrients in a form that your body can absorb.
Try to start shopping for these items the next time you go to the supermarket. Try one or two new fruits and vegetables each time you shop.
Of course it is very hard to consume the required amounts of these essential foods, which is a good reason that the majority of the world is starved for essential nutrients.
Since deciding to abstain from substance abuse, I have begun to take my Enerfood, which I have had on hand for awhile, I was too busy trying to drink, that I had just left it in the cabinet.
If you are addicted you know what I am talking about.
Enerfood is unique in the fact that it is completely full of whole foods and is filler free. Many competitor products use cheaper filler ingredients that pack little nutritional punch.
I am now mixing it in smoothies, made with coconut milk,or almond, sometimes with juice. I try to stay away from juice and juice my own fruit and vegetales. Enerfood is filled with essential nutrients to promote sobriety and energy.
Enerfood is also a rich source of micronutrients such as trace minerals, which are always lacking in people who engage in addictive substances.
Other mineral and vitamin rich foods include beets, carrots and berries and also other fruits such as kiwi, oranges or grapefruits, which are rich in vitamin C.
As with the greens and vegetables often we find it impossible to consume the required fruits and berries. I have found the Super Reds Formula to be all the phytonutrients I need. I have learned I must have at least one scope each day.
All-Natural Superfood Health Drink MixEating 5-9 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables is Hard...
That's Why Taking Ruby Reds Is So Easy!
This all-natural superfood, with the health-giving benefits from over 50 natural ingredients, offers an easy and effective way to help you receive the vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes
l scope of the enerfoods and super reds provides all the daily essential nutrients neccesary, with the exeption of the good fats and omega and amino acids.
Hemp Powder Super Food Also To Include In Smoothie
For the Omega 3,6 and 9, Fiber, as well as all 10 Amino Acids,so necessary for brain function, Glutamine acid is included in the formula at a liberal 1657 mg.
It is also an excellent form of iron and magnesium.
Chia Seed Another Super Food To Throw Into Smoothie
Chia Seeds are packed with protein,rare antioxidants,fiber and omega 3.
Such whole foods are fiber rich and they help us feel full and thus make it less likely that we will reach for more, be it sweets, alcohol or cigarettes.
Fiber is crucial not only because it makes us feel full but also because it acts like a broom in our intestines, sweeping out toxins.
I would like to add to this that the food industry is actually creating a profound addiction to salty and sugary foods by their overuse of sugars and salt in the vast majority of processed and packaged foods.
Addictions are often a reflection not just of a nutritional deficiency but also of a social sadness, one where we are also craving social connection.
So often that leads to us going out more to eat or to bars, where the very substances we want to avoid are so very prevalent.
A great way to avoid that trap is to go to meetup groups that will support you in your new goal of healthy, addiction free living. Mingle with those who share your goals and not only will you feel better, you will also feel supported.
Overcoming addictions is truly a road worth traveling. Imagine your life transformed and use all the suggestions in this article as a road map to your success.
One other very important for stopping substance abuse is this, you should be using coconut oil every day, lots of it.
If the statistics are correct then,alcoholism is a result of a blood sugar problem, so the blood sugar problem must be addressed.
Studies have shown that coconut oil stabilizes blood sugar levels tremendously. It also has been shown to be an excellent brain fuel. Maybe that's why we have so many folks abusing drugs.
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