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Alcohol Detox Question
Hi!
I am a 25 year old male. I am in good health...take lots of vitamins daily, exercise reguraly, not overweight, excellent eating habbits and no drugs.
My only downfall has been alcoholism. I probably had my first 'drunk' experience at the age of 19, and I have drank pretty reguraly. Alcoholism runs through my family, so I was quite concerned when I started realizing my drinking habbits--basically, I never know how to stop or limit myself. I can only compare this to that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
It only became a matter of time before I realized how out of control I get when I am drunk (I literally turn into a wild man) and I am getting myself COMPLETELY off the alcohol. While this seems a task onto itself, I believe that I do have the will in me.
So, my question is about body detoxification though. I have been taking Milk Thistle DAILY for the past 5 years along with all the other important vitamins (A, Bcomplex, C, D, Calcium, E, flaxseed oil a Green Tea antioxidant, amino acid complex, and a couple others). And while sobering up is eye opening, I am wondering about liver health and liver healing. Should I be concerned? Obviously, I am curbing my drinking habbits to the MAXIMUM...But is there a way that I can check the state of my liver, or any advice that I can get on caring for the liver/liver healing? I definately feel that I have 'fallen off the path' for a portion of my life, but I want to fix it and do better from here out. I feel absolutely fine, this question is completely from nerves/concern. I read online that the liver can be a 'silent killer.'
I am a 25 year old male. I am in good health...take lots of vitamins daily, exercise reguraly, not overweight, excellent eating habbits and no drugs.
My only downfall has been alcoholism. I probably had my first 'drunk' experience at the age of 19, and I have drank pretty reguraly. Alcoholism runs through my family, so I was quite concerned when I started realizing my drinking habbits--basically, I never know how to stop or limit myself. I can only compare this to that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
It only became a matter of time before I realized how out of control I get when I am drunk (I literally turn into a wild man) and I am getting myself COMPLETELY off the alcohol. While this seems a task onto itself, I believe that I do have the will in me.
So, my question is about body detoxification though. I have been taking Milk Thistle DAILY for the past 5 years along with all the other important vitamins (A, Bcomplex, C, D, Calcium, E, flaxseed oil a Green Tea antioxidant, amino acid complex, and a couple others). And while sobering up is eye opening, I am wondering about liver health and liver healing. Should I be concerned? Obviously, I am curbing my drinking habbits to the MAXIMUM...But is there a way that I can check the state of my liver, or any advice that I can get on caring for the liver/liver healing? I definately feel that I have 'fallen off the path' for a portion of my life, but I want to fix it and do better from here out. I feel absolutely fine, this question is completely from nerves/concern. I read online that the liver can be a 'silent killer.'
I will look into the AA....and go for the blood test. Thanks for the reply J--Ive really been stressing about this one.
Out of curiousity---when you drank for the long period of time (the 22 years) did you have any side effects from the drinking or experience any liver disfunction at all?
Out of curiousity---when you drank for the long period of time (the 22 years) did you have any side effects from the drinking or experience any liver disfunction at all?
WOW! I am going to pray for you J...I am very happy to hear you have been clean.
Please promise me that you will stay good, and take care of yourself...and I will hold true with my promise to myself as well. New year is coming--new beginning. I believe in you! Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.
Season's greetings from Bklyn NY dude!
Please promise me that you will stay good, and take care of yourself...and I will hold true with my promise to myself as well. New year is coming--new beginning. I believe in you! Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.
Season's greetings from Bklyn NY dude!
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