Photo: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images True Blood star Nelsan Ellis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse for years before his untimely death, according to a statement released Monday by the actor’s manager, on behalf of his family. Ellis, who played fan favorite Lafayette on the HBO series, died of heart failure on July 8, at age 39. “After many stints in rehab,Continue reading “Drug and alcohol abuse”
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Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on the Immune System
Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on the Immune System The immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against disease, infection and viruses. If this system is damaged, reduced or does not work as efficiently as it should, a person will become sick with illness from infections orContinue reading “Effect of Drugs and Alcohol on the Immune System”
Alcohol withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal Alcohol withdrawal refers to symptoms that may occur when a person who has been drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis suddenly stops drinking alcohol. Causes Alcohol withdrawal occurs most often in adults. But, it may occur in teenagers or children. The more you drink regularly, the more likely you are toContinue reading “Alcohol withdrawal”
Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients
Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients COLUMBUS, Ohio – According to recent research, patients who abuse alcohol are less likely to survive critical illness. Researchers at Ohio State University Medical Center studied the outcomes of over 11,000 critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care units of an urban hospital over sixContinue reading “Alcohol Abuse Linked to Sepsis, Mortality in Critical Patients”
Alcohol Withdrawal in the Setting of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels
Alcohol Withdrawal in the Setting of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels Joshua L. Roffman, M.D. and Theodore A. Stern, M.D. Author information ► Copyright and License information ► Have you ever wondered who was at risk for alcohol withdrawal or its most serious manifestation, the delirium tremens (DTs)? Have you failed to consider that alcohol withdrawal may still occur in theContinue reading “Alcohol Withdrawal in the Setting of Elevated Blood Alcohol Levels”
Ways Alcohol Hinders Fat Loss
5 Ways Alcohol Hinders Fat Loss! Many people enjoy alcohol’s sedating influence and use it as part of our society’s traditions. Here I’ve put together details about alcohol and will explain main concerns, how it is processed, what they contain, and more… Get the facts! 2.1K10552 David Robson July 24, 2016 Alcohol use—as a well-establishedContinue reading “Ways Alcohol Hinders Fat Loss”
Women are more affected by alcohol than men
Alcohol ethanol Alcohol in men vs women; women are…. more affected by alcohol than men Why are women more affected by alcohol than men 1) they are smaller (less total body mass) 2) have less water to dilute alcohol (bc they are more % fat; lean muscle is 75% water, fat tissue is 15% water)Continue reading “Women are more affected by alcohol than men”
Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline
By Catharine Paddock PhD The results of a new study have shown that even moderate alcohol intake can have a negative impact on cognitive health. A new study concludes that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a raised risk of faster decline in brain health and mental function. The researchers say that their findingsContinue reading “Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline”
What triggers your pain?
A 60 yr old woke up with leg pains. Her diet consists of meat and rice. She does not exercise but she works as a caregiver. I suggested some health tips for her that includes: whole foods diet with strong enzymes from fruits and veggies, dandelion tea or lemon grass, exercise and to apply andContinue reading “What triggers your pain?”
Extra abdominal fat are three times more likely to develop memory loss and dementia
Your liver could be “eating” your brain, new research suggests. People with extra abdominal fat are three times more likely than lean individuals to develop memory loss and dementia later in life, and now scientists say they may know why. It seems that the liver and the hippocampus (the memory center in the brain), shareContinue reading “Extra abdominal fat are three times more likely to develop memory loss and dementia”
Ativan or Benzodiazepine oxidation is decreased in persons with liver disease
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, sweating, tremors, tachycardia, hypertension, agitation, delirium, hallucinations, seizures, and death beginning 6 hours after alcohol cessation in alcoholics. Benzodiazepines are cross-tolerant with ethanol and are considered first-line therapy for treating AWS. Chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are first metabolized by hepatic oxidation, then glucuronidation. Lorazepam andContinue reading “Ativan or Benzodiazepine oxidation is decreased in persons with liver disease”
Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – eat soft boiled eggs
To my friends who love to drink alcohol be it San Miguel beer or red wine, do eat protein rich foods like soft boiled eggs when drinking. To my BFF with pancreas health issues, eat soft boiled eggs. Connie Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – The Hunt for the Missing Egg. Those who lack cholineContinue reading “Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – eat soft boiled eggs”
Can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?
Summary: A new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment? Source: PLOS. Wisdom and grace come with age, but so do mental slowing and increased risk for dementia. As the elderly population continues to grow, preserving brain health to maintain independence and quality of life into olderContinue reading “Can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?”
Cancer rate dropping, higher rate in men with cancer due to smoking and alcohol
For 2017, the report estimated, there will be nearly 1.7 million new cancer diagnoses and more than 600,000 deaths. The most common causes are lung, colorectal and prostate malignancies in men, and lung, breast and colorectal cancers in women. These types account for almost half of all cancer deaths. The report found that racial disparitiesContinue reading “Cancer rate dropping, higher rate in men with cancer due to smoking and alcohol”