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3 Ways to Tell if You're Drinking Too Much Oct 28, 2024

Have you ever found yourself googling “Am I an alcoholic?” or “How much alcohol is too much?”

If so, you're not alone. The answers can be confusing—some sources say a few drinks a week are fine, whil...

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Why Do I Crave Sugar When I Stop Drinking? Oct 28, 2024

If you've ever attempted to cut back or quit alcohol, you’re probably familiar with an unexpected new craving: sugar.

While your alcohol cravings may lessen sooner than expected, what you didn’t prep...

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A Doctor's Favorite Foods to Boost Your Mood Oct 28, 2024

Have you ever eaten pineapple without a smile on your face?

Not only is pineapple delicious, but it also contains serotonin—one of our brain's key "feel-good" hormones. That’s right, the foods we eat...

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6 Ways That Functional Sobriety Can Heal Your Body Oct 28, 2024

When it comes to alcohol use, the body can take a beating.

It can lead to a range of imbalances such as nutrient deficiencies, altered stress hormone levels, decreased liver function, and much more. ...

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A Nutritionist's Take on Non-Alcoholic Drinks Oct 28, 2024

If you're considering quitting drinking or reducing your alcohol intake (or have already started), you may have noticed the growing variety of non-alcoholic drinks—often referred to as “mocktail

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How Alcohol Affects Your Thyroid Oct 28, 2024

As a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition specializing in reducing alcohol use and aiding recovery from long-term consumption, I often observe a significant connection between alcohol use and thyroid im

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Here's How to Heal Your Body From Alcohol Use Oct 28, 2024

You’ve probably seen memes circulating online that joke about how, once you hit your 30s, recovering from alcohol isn’t as easy as it used to be.

If you’ve regularly consumed alcohol as a

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Here’s what happens to your gut when you drink alcohol Oct 28, 2024

 The gut is a remarkable organ, essential for our health and well-being. It is where we absorb nutrients, regulate hormones, and support our immune defense against harmful substances. The gut is respo...

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How to Eat to Curb Sugar & Alcohol Cravings Oct 28, 2024

Prolonged alcohol use often goes hand in hand with nutrition issues, so it’s no surprise that nutrition can play a crucial role in healing our bodies from alcohol and managing the cravings that make r...

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Can a Probiotic Heal Your Gut From Alcohol Use? Oct 28, 2024

The answer isn’t always straightforward!

One of the topics I frequently discuss is the impact of alcohol on gut health, which can lead to a range of health issues—from poor digestion and constipation...

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Is Alcohol Helping You Regulate Your Nervous System? Oct 28, 2024

One of the top wellness trends for 2024 is nervous system regulation. The wellness space is shifting away from intense health transformations and moving towards gentler, more supportive approaches to ...

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Should I Be Taking Supplements to Support My Alcohol-Free Lifestyle? Oct 28, 2024

I get asked this question all the time:

"Should I be taking supplements to support my alcohol-free lifestyle?"

As a Doctor of Nutrition trained in using supplements strategically to support various ...

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