Chinese medicine is based on balance.
One one hand, we want to avoid unhealthy activities that shorten our lives. On the other hand, it is important to enjoy our time here.
I say we do both, but with moderation.
The problem is, for many who’ve been drinking heavily, putting down the bottle can give rise to insomnia or anxiety.
Chinese medicine is highly adept at addressing these transitory conditions, however alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as a state of confusion and visual hallucinations, fever, convulsions and “black outs” are considered a severe form of acute alcohol withdrawal and medical intervention is indicated which means, go see your doctor!
Up until very recently, Kudzu was considered in the USA to be an unfortunate agricultural problem of the south, where this ivy has taken over millions of acres with no natural predators and a perfect climate in which to thrive. However with recent research into its effect on the metabolism of alcohol in human test subjects, science may end up reclassifying this “weed” as our newest “wonder drug”.
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