How does alcohol abuse affect the liver?
Alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver kills about 26,000 people per year. Since the liver is the bodys filtration system, it breaks alcohol down so that it may be eliminated from your body. With alcoholic cirrhosis, the normal cells of the liver die, and are replaced with scar tissue. This process blocks the liver from breaking down proteins as well as halting other essential liver functions. Alcohol abuse and Alternative Medicine TMC (Traditional Chinese Medicine) offers effective treatments for people with alcohol abuse issues. Genita Petralli H.H.P., N.C., M.H. has created a video series on the root cause of alcoholism. Dr. Satish Baja gives insight into naturopathic treatments for alcohol abuse. I am adding the links to their sites below, under Related Links. If you feel you may have an alcohol addiction, please contact a qualified health care practitioner. *Please know that I am not a medical doctor or a health practitioner. I cannot diagnose your stomach problems nor can I guarantee a
