The Alcohol Paradox

THE ALCOHOL PARADOX

HOW MODERATE CONSUMPTION LEADS TO INCREASED BASELINE STRESS AND ANXIETY

WRITTEN BY: NEURO EDGE PUBLISHING

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This ebook has not been written from the limited perspective of a single expert, but rather crafted by a dedicated researcher who has gathered, compared, and distilled insights from many of the world’s leading authorities in health and wellness. By drawing on the collective wisdom of renowned professionals such as Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Peter Attia, Dr. David Sinclair, Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Steven Gundry, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Mark Hyman, and many others, this work aims to present not one individual’s opinion, but a consensus of evidence-based, professional knowledge. The goal is to give you a clear, trustworthy, and well-rounded understanding of the latest science, free from the bias of a single viewpoint.

CONTENT:

Initial Alcohol Effects On Prefrontal Cortical Circuits And Memory

Divergent Individual Responses To Alcohol Sedation

Alcohol's Role In Predicting Alcoholism Predisposition

Alcohol's Impact On The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (Hpa) Axis

The Hypothalamus: Location And Primitive Behavioral Functions

The Pituitary Gland's Role In Hormone Release

The Adrenal Glands: Releasing Adrenaline And Cortisol

The Hpa Axis's Role In Physiological Stress Balance

Increased Baseline Cortisol Release From Regular Drinking

Resulting Stress And Anxiety When Not Drinking

Contrast Between Immediate And Long-Term Alcohol Effects

Genetic Variants And Alcoholism Predisposition

Alcohol's “Double Hit”: Persistent Brain Circuitry And Neurochemistry Changes

Chronic Alcohol Ingestion: Effects On Stress, Mood, And Drinking Urge

The Negative Physiological Outcomes Of Common Drinking Patterns