Starting Doing This To Look 10 Years Younger! #348

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 19 January 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Dr. G dives deep into the effects of alcohol on skin aging in this enlightening episode, unpacking its role as a major factor in rapid aging, dehydration, and oxidative stress. From shocking statistics to cultural perceptions, he explores how alcohol impacts collagen production, inflammation, glycation, and nutrient depletion, all contributing to visible skin damage. Dr. G also highlights the importance of liver health, shares personal insights on quitting alcohol, and provides practical tips for reducing intake, supporting detoxification, and embracing non-alcoholic alternatives. Discover how lifestyle changes can promote natural beauty, healthier skin, and a radiant glow while redefining social connections and fostering emotional well-being. #alcohol #wellness #skincare === Thank You To Our Sponsor! Bon Charge Head to boncharge.com and use code DRG for 15% off storewide === Sign up for our newsletter to get more health tips! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter Show Notes: 00:00:00 - The Impact of Alcohol on Skin Aging 00:01:31 - Alcohol as a Major Factor in Rapid Aging 00:02:31 - Statistics on Alcohol Consumption and Awareness 00:04:21 - How Alcohol Causes Dehydration and Skin Damage 00:07:04 - Collagen Production and Alcohol Consumption 00:09:51 - Oxidative Stress and Its Impact on Skin Aging 00:11:49 - The Role of the Liver in Skin Health 00:13:27 - Benefits of Quitting Alcohol for Skin Health 00:15:24 - Practical Tips for Reducing Alcohol Intake 00:17:21 - Exploring Non-Alcoholic Alternatives 00:19:50 - Embracing Natural Beauty and Glow 00:20:07 - Conclusion and Call to Action Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/

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0:00.0	So if you're serious about youthful skin, it is time to rethink drinking.
0:04.0	Drinking just one glass of wine a day over 10 years can add up to 10 extra years on your skin's biological age.
0:12.3	And chronic alcohol users have 30% less collagen production compared to non-drinkers.
0:17.9	By removing alcohol, you're going to see a restoration of the glow of your skin and even your skin tone is going to be better because of detoxification.
0:27.6	All right, everyone, welcome to this episode of heal thyself. This knowledge bomb segment is going to be a really good one because alcohol has come back to the surface. A lot of people
0:39.6	are talking about alcohol. You might have seen the surgeon general wants to label alcohol as a
0:44.9	carcinogen. I'm not going to talk about alcohol and cancer. I did that a little bit this week on
0:49.1	Instagram. A lot of comments, a lot of controversy, a lot of deniers out there. I don't know why we're really
0:55.0	tied into alcohol. But in this episode, I want to talk about alcohol and aging. People aren't
0:59.9	talking about this. The beauty industry isn't talking about this. Alcohol will age you, and it's aging
1:06.0	you fast. And people don't think about this. So as you listen to the show, really fill into your
1:10.6	body if it's actually challenging some of your relationship with alcohol and if it's not and people don't think about this. So as you listen to this show, really fill into your body
1:10.9	if it's actually challenging some of your relationship with alcohol. And if it is challenging the
1:15.7	relationship with alcohol, is it as a crutch or is it as something that you're coming from a place
1:19.9	of peace, balance and groundedness and you're choosing to indulge? A lot of people are the former
1:24.9	and I really just want to bring this to the consciousness that alcohol may not serve you, if at the very least it can age you much faster.
1:31.4	So if you're spending hundreds on beauty creams, getting facials, obsessing over your skincare
1:37.4	routine, but you still drink alcohol regularly, you're kind of missing the point.
1:41.5	Alcohol might be one of the most powerful agents of rapid aging.
1:47.2	And I'm going to tell you why on this episode of Heal thyself. Now, alcohol prematurely ages your skin.
1:53.6	There's little known science behind its effects. Now, in this episode, I'm going to go over.
1:58.7	Well, how does alcohol prematurely age your skin? Why is there
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