Brain Damage from Vitamin Deficiency in Alcoholics: An Often Overlooked Danger
Brain damage in people with alcohol use disorder often develops gradually—and frequently stems from a simple, overlooked vitamin deficiency. If ...
The Hidden Cancer Risk in Alcohol: Biological Causes and Key Organs Involved
Many people view alcohol as a pleasurable substance. From a medical perspective, however, it is a proven carcinogen. This article ...
Histamine and Alcohol: Why a Single Glass of Wine Triggers Heart Palpitations and Anxiety
Imagine this: You're enjoying a glass of red wine, savoring the evening—and suddenly your heart starts racing like crazy. Your ...
Heart Arrhythmias from Alcohol: How One Drink Too Many Can Make Your Heart Stumble
When alcohol causes your heart to skip a beat, it's rarely just imagination. Alcohol deeply interferes with the heart's electrical ...
Why Heavy Drinking Ultimately Kills Your Sex Drive and Performance
By Bernd Guzek, MD, PhD The Shakespeare Effect “Wine provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance.”“Alcohol awakens desire, ...
Alcohol: The number one killer of the pancreas
Alcohol is the most important cause of pancreatitis after gallstones. Early signs are nonspecific upper abdominal complaints after eating; without ...
Sober at Last – Yet Unhappy
Unhappy Dry, Dry Drunk: Many people feel exhausted, irritable, and depressed after alcohol withdrawal—despite being abstinent. In this article, we ...
Alcohol and Sleep: Why You Jolt Awake at 3 AM
By Bernd Guzek, MD, PhD "The alarm goes off, and I'm completely wrecked. The first half of the night doesn't ...
Does Trump Have an Alcoholic Personality?
Is addiction a personality flaw — or a misunderstood medical condition? Why the idea of an “alcoholic personality” is outdated, ...
Liver Cirrhosis from Alcohol: Spot the Silent Warning Signs Before It’s Too Late
The liver suffers in silence for a long time. When warning signs like fatigue, itching, or upper abdominal pressure appear, ...