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The biggest that help us deal with stress, produce important cheese, eat bacon for breakfast and put butter

failing of AA neurotransmitters and nourish every system on everything!
in the body. Poultry liver is best because of its
is the fact great balance of A, D and K . The best way to UNREFINED SALT
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that the eat liver is as paté or liverwurst several times The adrenal glands require salt, especially
organization per week. For those who can’t learn to like liver, in times of stress. Chlorine from salt is needed
desiccated liver capsules are a good substitute. for protein digestion and is involved in the pro-
does not Another way to consume liver is to cut organic duction of many neurotransmitters, including
provide or pasture-raised chicken liver into pea-sized GABA. Further, unrefined salt contains a wealth
information pieces, freeze them and swallow them like vita- of trace minerals, all with important roles to
min pills. Desiccated or frozen liver to provide play in maintaining optimal health and freedom
on diet and one-half to one ounce of liver per day is a good from cravings.

alternative maintenance dose.
therapies to ANIMAL FATS FERMENTED FOODS
Fermented foods like sauerkraut supply
alcoholics. Even those who recommend a high-fat diet beneficial bacteria to the digestive tract, and
for alcoholics tend to shy away from advocating these bacteria produce many of the same feel-
animal fats. Instead, they suggest loading up on good chemicals that originate in the brain. In
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olive oil and coconut oil. But these oils do not addition, fermented foods are a great source of
contain the key nutrients we get exclusively from vitamin C—raw sauerkraut is ten times richer
animal fats, namely arachidonic acid and the fat- in vitamin C then raw cabbage. Vitamin C sup-
soluble vitamins A, D and K . As already noted, ports the adrenal glands in times of stress and
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arachidonic acid serves as a precursor for en- assists in the production of serotonin.
dogenous cannabinoids (the calming, feel-good
neurotransmitters). There is only one source for ADDITIONAL HELP
the body to get adequate arachidonic acid and There are many homeopathic remedies that
that is from fatty animal foods like butter, lard, can help the alcoholic resist alcohol and even
egg yolks, liver and meat fats. develop an aversion to beer, wine and distilled
There is another reason to eat animal fats: liquors (see page 47). Herbal remedies can also
they supply 18-carbon saturated fatty acids, be effective. It may require some trial and error
which support hormone production and cell- to find the right remedies, but the effort can pay
membrane integrity. The body needs these off with important benefits.
saturated fats and needs a lot of them. If we Even allopathic medicine has a role to play.
refuse to eat animal fats, the body has a back-up Going off alcohol cold turkey can provoke seri-
plan: it makes them from refined carbs. The best ous reactions, such as seizures. Anti-seizure
way to get rid of cravings for refined carbs and medications are available to lessen the danger.
avoid the blood sugar roller coaster that often Before attempting to withdraw from alcohol, it is
also leads to cravings for alcohol is to eat plenty essential that you consult a medical professional.
of animal fats. So eat your meat with fat, load Alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening.
up on eggs (especially the yolks), enjoy full-fat

INSTEAD OF ALCOHOL
What does the recovering alcoholic drink with meals? What does he take that is more refreshing and more enjoyable
than beer, wine or whiskey? Why, kombucha, of course! Therapists may warn against kombucha because it contains a
small amount of alcohol—0.5 percent or less—but the same is true of fruit juices. And if the recovering addict continues
to eat sugar and refined carbs, he will make small amounts of alcohol out of those. Kombucha may indeed be a problem
if it is too sweet, so look for brands that contain less than five grams of sugar per serving. Even better, make your own
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to ensure that it is sufficiently sour.
Another great beverage with meals is a vinegar drink made with raw apple cider vinegar plus sparkling water, and
maybe a squeeze of lemon or lime.

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