The Truth About Alcohol's Impact on Your Health

The Dr. Josh Axe Show

Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 17 September 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Did you know that drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day can increase a woman's breast cancer risk by 8-10%? In this eye-opening episode of the Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the often-misunderstood world of alcohol consumption and its far-reaching effects on your body, mind, and overall well-being. Dr. Axe explores the science behind alcohol's impact on your health, from brain function to gut microbiome. Discover: The shocking truth about "moderate" drinking and its long-term consequences How alcohol depletes essential nutrients and disrupts your hormonal balance The surprising link between alcohol and epigenetic changes affecting future generations Natural, health-boosting alternatives to alcohol for relaxation and social situations How to heal a hangover naturally Whether you're "sober curious" or simply want to make informed decisions about your drinking habits, this episode provides crucial insights to help you optimize your health. Tune in to arm yourself with knowledge that could transform your approach to alcohol and elevate your wellness journey. You'll walk away with practical strategies to protect your health, boost your nutrition, and make mindful choices about alcohol consumption. Don't miss this potentially life-changing episode – your body and future self will thank you! #alcohol #sobercurious #DrJoshAxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Links: Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe https://www.ccsa.ca/canadas-guidance-alcohol-and-health#:~:text=3%E2%80%936%20standard%20drinks%20per,increases%20significantly%20at%20this%20level. https://news.gallup.com/poll/467507/percentage-americans-drink-alcohol.aspx https://ncsolutions.com/the-goods/sober-curious-nation-alcohol-survey/#:~:text=Three%20Reasons%20Americans%20are%20Drinking,four%20per%20week%20in%202023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC165791/ https://www.bmj.com/content/357/bmj.j2353 https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/how-does-alcohol-affect-your-sleep#:~:text=The%20biggest%20problem%20that%20alcohol,most%20vivid%20dreams%2C%E2%80%9D%20Dr. https://www.verywellmind.com/alcohol-and-hormones-66570 https://www.prevention.va.gov/Healthy_Living/Limit_Alcohol.asp#:~:text=Here%20are%20the%20recommended%20drink,than%2014%20drinks%20per%20week https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-alcohol-research-shows-drinking-small-amounts-can-still-be-harmful-to-health https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/health-professionals-communities/core-resource-on-alcohol/basics-defining-how-much-alcohol-too-much Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Everyone, welcome the Dr. Josh Axe show. I am your host, Dr. Axe. And each and every week on the show, we dive deep into the science and principles behind how to grow physically, mentally, and spiritually, and take your health and your life to the next level. On today's episode, I'm going to be talking about alcohol. I'll be answering the question, is it good, is it bad, is it ugly? I'll also be answering those questions around red wine. Is that okay
0:22.1	because of its resveratrol content? I'll go through exactly how much alcohol may be beneficial
0:27.2	versus how much is detrimental. Also I'll go over how to overcome a hangover and what are the nutrients
0:34.4	that are depleted when you drink alcohol and how do you
0:38.0	rehydrate and support your body if you are going to have any form of alcohol whatsoever?
0:46.5	Also, we're talking about the Bible and what it says about alcohol.
0:51.1	Hey, before I dive in, though, don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification
0:54.8	bell so you don't miss a single thing. I'm constantly putting out new content here on this
0:59.6	channel that I think you're going to love also. Thanks so much for being on mission with me
1:03.4	because people need to know the truth about alcohol, how harmful it is, and how if it's done the
1:09.2	right way, may have some benefits when we look at the studies
1:12.6	on Europe and other areas of the world. There's some interesting data there. Okay, so let's go
1:19.0	ahead and dive in and talk about alcohol. The first thing to note is how much people are drinking
1:24.8	on average. Now, when we look at the United States today, on average,
1:28.5	U.S. adults have about four drinks per week. The average male does about six drinks, the average
1:34.4	woman about three drinks. And it's common for younger people to be heavier drinkers than adults.
1:42.5	I do want to say as well, just from a personal note, I remember growing up, my mom was very,
1:48.1	very cautious and very, I guess, had anxiety about myself and my family members drinking
1:56.2	the alcohol because I had several uncles and family members who were alcoholics. And so I think my mom was very
2:02.7	conscious seeing that growing up and wanting us to not have alcohol. In fact, I never saw my parents
2:09.2	have a single drink. Let me take this back. One time my dad, I remember I was probably 12 years
2:16.0	old. He was sitting down with my uncle and he decided to have a beer. And it was the only time I saw him drink, I remember, I was probably 12 years old. He was sitting down with my uncle, and he decided to have a beer.
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