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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 Why the idea of an “alcoholic personality” is outdated, ...
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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, ...
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How Drinking Alcohol Drives Up Blood Pressure – And Why Quitting Can Reverse It

This post explains why alcohol drives up blood pressure, how to recognize the warning signs, and what complications can arise ...
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How Alcohol Relieves Anxiety at First — But Triggers Panic Attacks and Hangxiety Later

That first drink might feel like the ultimate chill pill, calming your nerves and easing stress... But behind the scenes, ...


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