In episode 180 of The Elevation Recovery Podcast (which is the Season 10 Premiere), Chris Scott and Matt Finch discuss the strategic utilization of targeted neuro-nutrients for addiction and mental health recovery, including magnesium, NAC, DPA, CBD, and much more. Here are some of the main topics discussed in this episode: Crafting a morning micronutrient routine for … [Read more...]
Alcohol Recovery Diet Tips And Food Substitutions
Along with supplementation, designing your ideal diet is a major pillar of physical recovery from alcohol addiction. Some trial and error is necessary with diet because everyone is biochemically different. After coaching many people through the process of alcohol recovery, I've made two conclusions about diet: Genetics/ancestry help determine one's perfect diet Food … [Read more...]
Using Dihydromyricetin for Alcohol Withdrawal and Hangovers
The use of DHM for alcohol withdrawal is rarely discussed because this natural compound is most often promoted as a "hangover prevention" supplement. As we will discuss, DHM can be extremely useful for people who are interested in quitting drinking, detoxifying their systems, and restoring balance to their brain chemistry. After reading this article, you will have a … [Read more...]
SAM-e and Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment & Benefits
In this article, you're going to learn about SAM-e and alcohol withdrawal treatment. The use of SAM-e for alcohol recovery is a topic that I learned about relatively late in my own transformation. I did not know what SAM-e was until over three years after I quit drinking! Looking back, I wish that I had incorporated it into my own supplement regimen, or at least given it a … [Read more...]
L-Theanine and Alcohol Withdrawal: How It Works
In this article, you're going to learn about L-theanine and alcohol withdrawal. Not all supplements for alcohol recovery produce immediate effects, but L-theanine stands out for its ability to induce immediate relaxation. Months after I quit drinking, I discovered that L-theanine helped to end my post-acute withdrawal symptoms, including: As soon as I quit drinking, I began … [Read more...]
My 3 Favorite Supplements For Alcohol Cravings & Recovery
I'm very transparent on this website about my experience with quitting drinking and building a healthy lifestyle from scratch. There's a lot that went into my transformation. However, none of it would have been possible if I had not discovered natural supplements that allowed me to overcome the anxiety, depression, and insomnia that plagued me as I first set out to change my … [Read more...]
Start Feeling Better After Quitting Drinking With 3 Easy Supplements
Lately, I've tried to put myself in the shoes of someone who is trying to quit drinking - or who has recently quit - and come across this website. There is so much information here on the physical component of alcohol recovery that it can be difficult to know where to start. A lot of people have been helped by premium supplements like Calm Support, but what if you can't spend … [Read more...]
My Coconut Kava Cocktail Recipe
I've written repeatedly that I often feel best with nothing in my system - not even coffee! - and that's true. But because I am a human being, sometimes I want something that tastes great and elevates my spirit. As anyone knows who's read Drinking Sucks!, alcohol is a suboptimal means to this end. I prefer compounds that don't kill my brain cells, lower my IQ, damage my … [Read more...]
Vitamin B12 And Alcohol – Nutrient Deficiency And Repair
The relationship between vitamin B12 and alcohol is well known, especially since prolonged alcohol exposure severely depletes stores of this vitamin. This article will discuss the importance of vitamin B12, symptoms of deficiency, and how to repair this deficiency while covering other nutritional bases as well. This is one of a series of articles on Fit Recovery about basic … [Read more...]
6 Ways Alcohol Causes Nutrient Deficiencies
I had always considered myself health-conscious. Even during the most brutal years of my alcohol addiction. In an attempt to balance out the obvious damage that alcohol was inflicting on my health, I did strange things. I spent a month in which I only consumed raw kale, fish, rice, water - and vodka. During that month, I did the T25 exercise routine to the best of my ability … [Read more...]