77. Rethinking Alcohol: a Balanced Approach to the Decision to Consume

15/05/2022 25 min
77. Rethinking Alcohol: a Balanced Approach to the Decision to Consume

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Leave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.Are you a casual alcohol drinker or are you the one who excessively consumes? How and why are you drinking? How much and how often?As we go into living a life in this pandemic, studies show that alcohol consumption has become more widespread than before, especially in women, be that with casual or excessive drinking. However, physicians haven’t really talked about alcohol in a balanced perspective. All this time, most discussions are all about the negative effects of alcohol in our health and life.So today, Dr. Adrienne educates us on both the benefits and detrimental impacts of alcohol consumption.If you are someone who uses alcohol to take the edge off, then this episode is specially made for you! Take all the learnings and work to explore your relationship with alcohol.Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a board-certified Internist and is the host of the podcast Health Bite. She specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition, and she is aiming to transform the weight loss narrative into one that is both empowering and compassionate – inspiring people to live more physically and emotionally fulfilling lives through evidence-based strategies that actually show results.Through her podcast, Dr. Adrienne debunks all myths in the current weight loss culture and supports people in living the life they deserve as they work on becoming the best version of themselves.In this episode, Dr. Adrienne gives a balanced perspective on alcohol as she shares both positive and negative impacts of alcohol consumption on our health and well being. What you will learn from this episode:What is the Mediterranean diet all about and what is it with alcohol that they find beneficial?What are the positive and negative effects of alcohol consumption on our health?How does alcohol affect our brain? Does it really take the edge off of work’s stress? “You don't have to ‘be an alcoholic’ to be curious and to explore your relationship with alcohol.” – Dr. Adrienne Youdim------- Improve your mental health with our newest offer, the highly sought-after Mood Pack!This pack includes everything you need to promote positive mental wellness and includes:An omega3 fatty acid ($24 ValueHow We Can Support Adrienne—and Each Other Our community’s love and presence are powerful. Here’s how you can become a catalyst for this shared journey of transformation: Share Your Voice with an Honest Review on Apple Podcasts. Your thoughtful reviews help spread Adrienne’s message to those who need it most. Take a moment to leave a genuine review and strengthen our community together. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-bite/id1504295718 Stay connected by following Health Bite on Spotify. Share your reflections in the comments and join the conversation. Your experiences and insights add richness to our collective growth. Follow and comment on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2jwdHPnWJaoBs2ZJe0nnP6 Send #LoveNotes and Reach Out on Instagram. Let Adrienne know you’re walking this path with her by sending a #LoveNote or a direct message on Instagram. Your encouragement fuels her journey and fosters the connection that makes this community thrive. Adrienne’s Instagram handle here: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Together, we’re creating a space where vulnerability is met with support, and transformation is celebrated as a courageous act.

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