209// Rethinking our relationship with alcohol

Episode description: When I first started this podcast back in 2020, I did an episode on alcohol use in women. This year, new recommendations came out about this topic so I thought it was important to revisit it. Why is this topic important? I feel like we all tout this idea that alcohol is beneficial for us because of its possibility of decreasing heart disease risk. Certainly, the Mediterranean diet, which is lauded for its health benefits, includes red wine. New research suggests that even alcohol in low to moderate intake poses a risk to your health. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. Helpful Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/womens-health.htm https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/women-and-alcohol-fact-sheet.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm#excessivealcohol https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-use-disorders https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/moderate-drinking.htm https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/2015-2020-dietary-guidelines/guidelines/appendix-9/ https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (who.int) Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report (ccsa.ca) Facts about moderate drinking | CDC Grab your FREEBIE BELOW Five simple things you can do today to keep yourself healthy for tomorrow? As we age, our health and well-being become a bigger focus in our life. You may be worried that it's too late. But there is still hope!!! Discover the health changes you can make today to preserve your health for tomorrow. https://upbeat-hustler-2294.ck.page/06d0e2ccf9 Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower Keywords: motivate, self-care, tips, taking care of yourself