1. High alcohol consumption can lead to estrone dominance . Estrone is a form a estrogen that in excess can be dangerous for the breast and uterine cells, possibly leading to cancer. High estrone can also block the beneficial effects of estradiol, which includes a healthy sex drive, helps build healthy bones, good for cardiovascular health and your blood sugar balance, protecting your nerve cells, helping memory and your skin texture (Turner 70).
2. Consuming alcohol depletes your body of much need magnesium and B vitamins. Both these nutrients activate enzymes in the body which in involved in hundreds of reactions in the body. A deficiency in either of these nutrients can lead a host of symptoms difficult to diagnose (Dean 15).
3. Alcohol is acid forming and can negatively affect the pH of you body, increasing your risk for a large range of diseases. Alcohol is often consumed with large amounts of sugary mixers which are also acid forming and contain processed and potentially dangerous ingredients. Oftentimes alcohol is made from ingredients that can cause allergies, such as wheat which contains gluten in the case of beer, potato which is a nightshade in the case of vodka, and the wine making process uses eggs.
4. Your liver has enough work to do detoxing the air, heavy metals, pesticides from your food, chemicals in your shampoo and cleaning supplies. Drinking will make these things harder for your body to accomplish, which can cause problems of toxic overload from acne to cancer, or even chronic pain (Rogers 139).
5. It’s expensive. A mixed drink in LA can cost up to $12 to $15 dollars. The places to drink such as nightclubs and bars ask for $20 covers just to get in. A decent bottle of wine is over $15 at a grocery store and more around $30 at a nice restaurant if you order the cheapest one. Ask people why they don’t buy grass-fed chicken or organic vegetables and they will tell you it’s too expensive. I would argue the actual price of alcohol is more expensive, not to mention the hidden expenses of healthcare if your health is compromised.
Source:
The Magnesium Miracle by Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.
Pain Free in 6 Weeks by Sherry A. Rogers, M .D.
The Hormone Diet by Natasha Turner, ND
