Alcoholism

Benefits of Combined Natural Therapies

Along with medical help from a physician or psychotherapist, acupuncture has been beneficial during alcohol withdrawal and the detoxification period. In particular, it can minimize stress-related cravings that will recur from time to time during detoxification.

While the appetite is suppressed (a common occurrence during withdrawal), vegetable and fruit juices, warm broths, soups and herbal teas, including chamomile, valerian root and skullcap, are suggested. (One of the goals of detox is to replenish fluids and increase intake of alkaline foods.)

In addition, taking an amino acid supplement, L-glutamine, is often advised, as it can be helpful in reducing cravings for both alcohol and sugar.

Herbal Remedy for Constant Cravings

Research shows that pueraria, otherwise known as kudzu vine, diminishes alcohol cravings. The vine is also thought to relieve hangovers. An herbalist or an expert in Chinese medicine can help you locate pueraria capsules or a tincture, and can outline an individual course of treatment-in combination with other therapies if necessary-to control alcohol addiction.

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