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The Hangover - an over indulgence in alcohol - McDowell's Herbal Treatments

Drinking too much can harm your health. Excessive alcohol use has immediate effects, short-term effects as well as long-term health risks. 

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Alcohol is one of the most popular psychoactive substances in the world. It can have powerful effects on your mood and mental state (1).

The symptoms of a hangover may include nausea, headaches, foggy brain, poor coordination, confusion, poor memory and melancholy. 

Excessive alcohol consumption can cause:

  • Poor judgement when critical assessment is required, uncoordinated movements, destructive social behaviours.
  • Alcohol abuse and dependence as well as inducing a tolerance to alcohol.
  • Amnesia - Transient global amnesia can totally disorient a person and block recall of events.
  • Hypoglycemia - low blood sugar levels, alcohol consumption, while not eating can bring on hypoglycemia to the extent that a stupor results.
  • Niacin Deficiency - Pellagra. This disease effects the gastrointestinal tract, mental ability, and photo sensitive reddened skin.
  • Alcoholic liver disease - this disease can cause , scarring (Cirrhosis), fat accumulation, and inflammation (alcohol hepatitis).
  • Acute Pancreatitis - a sudden inflammation of the pancreas that can be life threatening.
  • Drinking in excess can clog the small ducts and then enzymes overwhelm and begin to digest the cells of the pancreas.

Do not be fooled, these diseases do not just effect alcoholics they are a real problem for those that regularly over-indulge or for those who have an occasional big binge!

Suggested treatment

We have come up with a herbal mix for those that regularly or occasionally need to recover from the effects of a hangover.

These herbs include Mugwort, Nettle, Dandelion, Fennel, Sage and Agrimony as well as the Bachs Wild Rose, Agrimony, Chestnut Bud and Sweet Chestnut.
These herbs work together to assist brain circulation, soothe and heal the abused liver and digestion and reestablish central nervous system connections.

Other options

There's many alcohol alternatives on the market now and due to the change in drink driving laws and social expecations, it's becoming 'normal' to obstain from drinking altogether! Sparkling water with a dash of Mr Mansfield Daily Ritual is our staff's favourite! Non-alcoholic beer, wine and event spirits are readily available. 

 

References

(1) Alcohol and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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McDowell's staff Herbalists can not diagnose your disease or illness. What they can do is offer a herbal program to assist with healing, after you have had advice from your doctor or specialist. If you have unexplained pain or symptoms, seek medical advice.

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