Compulsive drinking caused by low blood sugar as alcohol supplies easily assimilated sugars. It has also been found that the hypoglycaemic of today is the diabetic of tomorrow. With a diabetic, there is not only the pancreatic malfunction but also disturbances in liver function, protein management, cholesterol management and vitamin production. The adrenals are often over active as one of their actions is opposite to insulin giving feelings of alarm and anxiety. As therapists, we have to be aware that we cannot successfully treat a body that is in a state of dis-harmony due to dietary abuse.
Any gains are short lived.
It is often difficult for people to realise how much sugar is being consumed as there is so much hidden in every day foods. It has been suggested that 30-33 teaspoons are consumed every day this way. The body only requires 2 teaspoons in our body at any time and this can easily be obtained through the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Every extra teaspoonful throws the body out of balance and compromises health. Many of these minerals are stored in the skeleton and as the body draws on these reserves to make use of sugar, the balance of minerals in the body becomes altered.