The Truth About Alcohol's Impact on Your Health

[@kalden2010]

I am sober for 10 days. I relapsed after 3 years and I had a hard time giving up after binging for a week. Never try a drop, it kills everything, especially your emotional well being. It drags you into unnecessary depression. Your organs can recover after you quit but healing mental well-being takes a lot of courage and patience. Keep away from poison, please 🙏.

[@monicaallmond2606]

Pray continue strength and determination!

[@ThomasCarpenter-r2f]

Well said

[@LaurieAnitaLove]

Thanks for info! I’m day 29 of quitting alcohol and I’m so pumped about it!

[@stefftravel]

Gave up alcohol 6 years ago. Best decision of my life so far. I will never drink again

[@itzajdmting]

Well done. I quit for 30 days then decided to have some red wine on a dark rainy night, and unfortunately this led to a week plus of drinking almost daily. Not to excess or getting drunk, but a couple of drinks nightly.... Enough to affect my diet, sleep etc.... This is such a hard thing to quit in my opinion

[@NigelBaker-bf2tq]

I wish people who drink a lot would listen to this program and make a change before it is too late ....I have lost family member to alcohol .

[@fkgoogle666]

I save it for the weekend now

[@laurajackson7606]

Too bad that he doesn't talk about addiction and how fast a person can become addicted to alcohol. It's best not to start at all.

[@Chopper140]

@@laurajackson7606 In the video, he talks about how easy it is for people to get addicted to alcohol. He touches on factors such as genetics, environment, and personal circumstances that can contribute to the development of alcoholism. Additionally, he mentions the physiological processes that occur when someone repeatedly ingests alcohol, which can lead to physical dependence and addiction. The video also emphasizes the importance of seeking help and support if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction.

[@Chopper140]

@@laurajackson7606 you’re criticizing him for something that he didn’t mentioned but the ironic thing is he mentioned it in pretty much the whole video and then you go on to make a statement like “ it’s best not to start at all” it’s too bad that most people aren’t as well versed with his subject before they start drinking….

[@MN-vd7ol]

My husband and I quit 8 years ago. No regrets! Best decision ever.

[@Miss_Annlaug]

I quit and it's weird how the cravings are so absent. It turns out alcohol was creating the craving

[@raoSENSEI]

I occasionally have alcohol. Life is tough. It makes me feel better.

[@friel49]

Achohol is a wicked game we play with ourselves. Not many people can keep it to a glass of wine here and there. The point of this show is to say. You have free will, do what you want but everything has consequences and you are not unique enough nor is your case different enough that you will escape these health issues Dr Axe speaks of. Be smart!!

[@tanyaconley6368]

Brilliant...The most insightful interview on alcohol that I've come across to date ...covers all aspects on alcohol issues within the mind, body & spirit . As a family with genetics prone to heavy everyday drinking & the effects it has on oneself, I found this interview more than helpful. Thank you Dr Josh.

[@NewEnglandDirtRoadie]

lets talk about The Truth About Alcohol's Impact on Your... BANK ACCOUNT!!! Eff me, i constantly think about how much more money i would have right now if i never met alcohol

[@Chopper140]

Truth. For every bottle you could have invested it. Next time you get the urge, actually take out the money you would have spent on it and either save it or invest. That is the sauce. As you watch others crumble just remember to educate and support

[@ReikiRosie]

Very grateful for this topic! Thank you!

[@shinewithoutapology]

I don't drink alcohol. Never been my thing. No drinking and no drugs!

[@fkgoogle666]

Smoke weed

[@shinewithoutapology]

@@fkgoogle666 eww gosh no.

[@laurajackson7606]

I've been told that weed causes a particular mental illness. No thanks. Be careful. It's best not to use it.

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[@learningvideosbynikhil8308]

Alcohol is also a drug too…..I think that’s also a thing that we need to do regarding classification though! We tend to say alcohol and drugs when they are all drugs!

[@heartofjosiah444]

So true! The Third Testament also states that alcohol blocks the enlightening nature of the Holy Spirit, preventing us from elevating our spirits to a higher level.❤

[@kellibounds1683]

How do we get a list of the negative affects to post on social media? Thank you for your work in this field. It is such a blessing!!

[@mamamuzic]

I thought that the wine we have now has a much higher alcohol content than in ancient times? And lots of other additives. I wish that industry was required to have the Nutrition Facts labeling on their products also.

[@hellonewbeginnings9659]

You are 💯 correct and in ancient times it was mixed with water. You were considered barbaric if you drink unmixed wine. Depending on where you live, the ratio was different. Some was two to one some was three to one ratio. Which would bring the alcohol content down to very low either close to kombucha or a very low alcohol beer. Definitely not 17 to 21% which wine is today or 40 proof whiskey or liquor

[@Chopper140]

@@hellonewbeginnings9659so if I mixed a glass of red wine with pure grape juice at a wedding or vacation I should suffer less. Thanks for the info. I know a lot about the subject, but every now and then I see a gem comment like this that opens up my mind.

[@judyfreeman5193]

I love your podcasts Dr. Axe. I would like to present another possibility for why red wine might show benefits in small amounts. It seems that studies are showing that large amounts of alcohol are not beneficial. Also studies seem to be showing that sugar and highly processed foods cause fatty liver. What if it was sugar all along that caused fatty liver? Everyone I know drinks rum and coke, high sugar wine, pretzels at the bar, etc... there are obviously no studies to prove that the sugar content in alcohol is the problem but that would explain your theory that a little red wine with meals might be beneficial. It makes a lot more sense than the tiny bit of resveratrol in it

[@Holly-oe9sl]

Excellent info.

[@deadinthewater218]

Just one drink makes it not worth it. I like the buzz from alcohol but I need at least two drinks to achieve the reason I wanted to drink in the first place.

[@debibermingham3667]

♥️ your closing statements ❣️ A great share!!!

[@acera2043]

Thanks for fueling my reason to not drink. ✌♥️

[@danghuynh1611]

Thank you so very much Dr ❤❤❤

[@octaviarodriguez566]

Very informative presentation, thank you 🙏

[@narcisajames1047]

Thank you so much🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@fredswartley9778]

Great video Dr.Axe. Could you do a podcast on how to gain weight in a healthy manner?

[@bonniesteinbach]

Amen doc!

[@nobattles4322]

I began drinking almost daily then daily at 21 I'm now 63. I was married to a man i hated who emotionally abused me for 17 years. We had a child together felt I couldn't leave until she was older. Then I married a full blown drunk. I haven't been been drunk in years but if I don't have a drink around noon everyday I start to shake. So now I drink about 4 drinks (rum) everyday just so I don't shake. I've read that detoxing can actually kill you if you've drank heavily for many years. I'm incredibly healthy despite my consumption. In rural Alabama it would almost impossible to do rehab besides the fact I have too many responsibilities.

[@lindajones4849]

You need to be very careful. Alcohol withdrawal can kill you. Go to an experienced doc for how quickly you can SAFELY stop. Also listen to DrAXE about what nutrients could be needed.

[@lindajones4849]

You need to be very careful. Alcohol withdrawal can kill you. Go to an experienced doc for how quickly you can SAFELY stop. Also listen to DrAXE about what nutrients could be needed.

[@lindajones4849]

WHO says there is no safe level of ETOH. It is also a grade1 carcinogen and is linked to breast cancer and GI cancers.

[@visam28]

You can go to a hospital to get medicaly detoxed. They will give you medication so you don't have a seizure.

[@nobattles4322]

@@visam28 Thanks, I'll check into this. Thought it had to be a rehab facility.

[@erwinrogers9470]

Thank you, for sharing👍

[@cathum]

Excellent info for the alcoholic community, very much appreciated. Question, for diabetics alcohol lowers blood sugar from experience; so is there a benefit compared to drugs? I’ve noticed a whiskey drink (36 ml) with steak and garlic the blood sugar remains normal; unsure what that means in terms of health!

[@chill-outadmin5200]

Whiskey doesn't impact blood sugars as much as others. Mixes will. Steak if fatty doesn't either. . Side carbs will but I don't think it lowers blood sugar:(

[@rickp3753]

No. Alcohol kills diabetics.

[@CindyCyndiCinde]

1 drink a day seems like allot.

[@tinacox9526]

Awesome info video thanks

[@erwinrogers9470]

Great information👍

[@Spunky7227]

Great program ❤

[@claudettesechler149]

I drink 4 oz. Of Pinot Noir from France with my evening meal and I don’t even think about having another glass! In Greece the Shepard behind my daughter’s home would get up at 4:30 in the morning walk about 8 miles down to the beach and back up the hill everyday. The goats ate the shrubs which were rosemary, sage and oregano, everyday the Shepherd would end the day with a bit of their goat cheese and a glass of wine and the lead shepherd was 104 years old! I think using alcohol to numb anything is a cry for help, that with a SAD diet and the horrible chems big Agriculture seeps into our food is the abomination! Docs I know tell there alcoholic patients to combat there alcohol craving with a cake or piece of pie! Go figure! What a great discussion!

[@janegilbert6280]

Going into tachycardia is a big deterrent to drinking. Nothing like being ALDH2-challenged.

[@Chopper140]

It’s impressive to me how many others understand the reason humans consume alcohol. I’ve obsessed over this topic and I won’t get into a whole rant here, but basically the only people that fully understand how I perceive alcohol consumption as well as other addicting things are usually either people in recovery or doctors. There’s a very deep meaning behind it and it takes some real obsession to figure it out but once you do, it’s actually pretty simple. It’s because we are animals.

[@laurajackson7606]

Of course, he leaves out how fast a person can become an alcoholic and the effect that has on those around the person who's drinking.

[@erwinrogers9470]

Love it🔥

[@joeyk19801]

Take whatever drink numbers the data says, and double it... No one who drinks 15-20 drinks a week are honest with their doctors about it...

[@mamamuzic]

Sooo true!

[@joeyk19801]

I just realized this is probably skewing the study results too... While i believe zero alcohol is likely best, ppl that say they had 1 or 2 drinks a week likely had 4 or 5 (no one can successfully convert their consumption to the technical "drink" metric even if they wanted). Someone that has 1 full glass of wine is probably having the actual equivalent of 2 drinks but reporting it as 1. Long story short, if the data says 1-2 drinks might be okay, it likely means 4-5 drinks might be okay. Which means 1 or 2 drinks is most likely not a problem.

[@arleneczerwinski3348]

Totally agree

[@dianefrederickson6983]

I really don’t know why I drink.. It seems like a habit

[@watchingthis]

Poison. ☠️

[@alamgirchowdhury2138]

Okay go ahead ❤ from Bangladesh.

[@stilmotionpicture]

How much in oz. In one drink?

[@lindajones4849]

Problem:i know thatsome people can take or leave alcohol. But how do you know if you are one of those people?? Too many risks , safer to not drink rather than find out you are not one of those people who cant stop Women cant process alcohol the way men can,especially AFTER MENOPAUSE.

[@efewfw5840]

i drink every other day, 3 glass of wine or 2 beers...

[@trydowave]

Did you just say, beneficial benefits of alcohol?!

[@derycktrahair8108]

The Bible? "A drunkard will never inherit the Kingdom of Heaven". I'm in the bad books...does Jesus still love me trying to cope with a crazy world?

[@mappako5341]

The bible...you lost me there

[@dinosemr8141]

💖🙏💖

[@ic_clearly]

My fatther is 84 yrs old and been a chronic Alcoholic for 65 yrs.... Drinks till he's fall down drunk at least 5 days a week. Doctor says he's healthy as a horse for his age........ ? hummm.

[@feilongish]

Genetics😮

[@WaveRider1989]

Yea some people csn be that way. Smoke so much cigarettes yet their fine but still quality of life matters. i just get terrible hangovers if i drink more then some. And its better to be vlear headed most if the time then being drunk so much, lose so much on important things in life

[@lidamooini2064]

Europe here! Woman do not drink alcohol when they are pregnant. Dont give your opinion like it is a fact!

[@creditspread9606]

Alcohol is trashy

[@thesustainist2132]

This Dude is full of it

[@beardumaw24]

Obviously so are you ! Lol

[@BT-be8rh]

Oh that well thought out comment changed my mind! 🙄

[@sylvainbiensur7370]

He is a doc and you haven't completed your 2nd grade.

[@Chopper140]

Full of knowledge

[@tatianaherrero8473]

Better dont drink at all. Thanks for the video and information🩵🤍🇦🇷

[@Chopper140]

Let me specify before, if you actually read this or not that I suggest you never drink alcohol, no matter what because that is ultimately the better choice. This is only my experience. I like to have a glass of poisonous alcohol and sip on it during special occasions which tend to involve alcohol because it’s just a way to fit in (which has its benefits). I know so much about this because I’m struggling and confused about my own decision whether to drink or not I would rather not drink at all because it is better for you individually but it seems when you’re in big groups in alcohol gets brought out. It’s just a way to I guess have more fun? Also keep in mind that I only have a few sips on occasions and haha doc even mentioned it here. I have a problem with others ruining their health.