Alcohol and Nutrition
By the time an individual seeks help for alcoholism, food has long ceased to be a primary focus. Most people entering drug rehab for alcoholism are malnourished and suffer from nutritional deficiencies. Alcohol irritates the lining of the stomach where the absorption of vitamins and minerals occurs. This can result in gastrointestinal disorders that make it difficult to digest food. Alcohol and nutrition have an inverse relationship.
After alcohol detoxification, the body will be craving nourishment to assist in cellular repair from the damage caused by alcoholism. At SouthCoast Recovery, we understand the relationship between alcohol and nutrition. We assist the body in restoring balance by providing meals made with the freshest ingredients to ensure vitamins and minerals are not leached out during preparation. During alcohol detox, clients receive three meals a day and may also receive herbal remedies to assist in helping the body repair itself from the inside out.
Alcohol and nutrition is often overlooked in the recovery process at many drug rehab centers. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiencies are common in up to 80% of alcoholics. This essential vitamin is needed by all the body’s tissues, including the brain. Other deficiencies include folic acid and Vitamin C. The depletion of amino acids, which are the necessary building blocks of neurotransmitters, is also common. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals that carry messages between the individual nerve cells and from the nerve cells to the muscles. This is why SouthCoast Recovery is excited to be one of only three drug rehab centers in the nation to offer NeuroTransmitter Therapy (NTR) , a process that bathes the brain in a naturally-occurring amino-acid solution during detoxification, is such a new and exciting development. This revolutionary process provides a jump-start to mental clarity and restoration of physical health. We offer NTR in conjunction with our 3o-day inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program or as a stand-alone program.
There is considerable data that supports the idea that most alcoholics are hypoglycemic. Chronic drinking contributes to the development of hypoglycemia and the symptoms include irritability, depression, aggressiveness, insomnia, fatigue, restlessness, confusion, nervousness and cravings. A diet high in protein, natural fats and fiber can help stabilize blood sugar, restore balance and eliminate cravings. At SouthCoast Recovery, not only do we provide the proper nourishment the body is craving following alcohol detox but we also have a clinical therapist on staff to assist in determining whether symptoms are brought on by a chemical imbalance in the body or in the brain. Early sobriety and hypoglycemia can mimic symptoms associated with depression, bi-polar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
SouthCoast Recovery in Dana Point, California, offers a comprehensive alcohol treatment program few drug rehab centers can match. The relationship between alcohol and nutrition is taken into consideration and we address it with proper care that includes nourishing meals, holistic therapies, herbal remedies and clinical evaluation. For more information on our comprehensive alcohol treatment program, please call today. Professional assistance is available 24/7.
