To grasp alcohol's solubility properties consider this: It easily dissolves in both fat and water. Virtually, anything in alcohol’s interaction will end with them being dissolved. Even, the naked example of water connecting to alcohol would suffice. Alcohol can therefore be considered soluble in both water and fat. So alcohol can be blood soluble, it can be contained in water. This means it can pass through membranes in everything, as everything in the body is either water-based or fat-based. Would such a definition confuse, or tie in the wine analogy? A complete version of alcohol. Both types, water and fat, has widespread contact with alcohol. Last but by no mean least, this insight has decisive medical applications. Alcohol can be absorbed in lungs, intestines and stomach. I.e, it can

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Would you care to explain the statement that alcohol is soluble in both water and fats, and why is this relevant?

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Been focusing hard on running the past few months, but would still consume alcohol on the weekends. This is the first weekend alcohol free and I'm ready to give it up in it's entirety. We can do this together!

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how has it been?

Answer 2

I have been a physician for years and this the first time I’ve heard this information presented in such a clear way. Thank u for this. I heard you.

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Been sober since I saw this. Was at 10 drinks a day before it.  While I do feel better (zero cravings, less anxiety), I had to also fix my body with: cod liver oil, vitamin D (10,000 iu / day), methylated B12, methylfolate, nutritional yeast, and low carb clean eating.  That combined with sobriety, I feel like a new man. The future feels bright, instead of a dark cloud.

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So the alcohol kept you from clean eating and taking supplements? Or you didn't care about them until after you were sober?

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I experimented with diet even when I was drinking.  I'm still experimenting with the diet. I've found that I'm highly gluten (and lectin) sensitive.  I think my alcohol use my attempt to medicate the pain of brain inflammation (and anxiety) caused by my food sensitivities. I've also found a gene (COMT) that explains a lot about my addictive behavior and I'm taking SAM-E and THAT has been a game changer. Alcohol is completely off my list, it does nothing useful and only makes everything worse.

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L-glutamine I am buying that today. To stop cravings. Just incase

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​@@carpathiankenTry keto it's helping me and buying L-glutamine today to stop potential cravings

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​@@carpathiankenI have been learning heaps in the last year on keto

Answer 4

I stopped drinking almost two years ago.
My life FEELS better.
It's not easy by worth the effort.

Answer 5

Trying to quit. 3 days sober. Had to go to gym twice today to get rid of the need to drink. Worked today

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how are you getting on?

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Hello! Hope you’re well. It’s not an easy journey. Don’t give up, I had to quit so many times. Exercise helps, Sugar too bc booze is full of it, carry candy & binge on that. Gratefully booze free 27yrs, one day at a time Sending love & light

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If you don't mind me asking, how much were you drinking per day and did you quit cold turkey? Thanks

Answer 6

As a fitness competitor, I have specific limited alcohol intake during my competition season - basically 2 glasses of red wine on Friday and/or Saturday night. As I then get closer to my shows, I drop this even more and sometimes even all-together for a few months. I use a Garmin sports tracker watch, and it clearly shows the impact of those two glasses on my sleep quality - literally for the first part of the night until about 2 am, my stress levels measure high, I assume while the liver is busy dealing with the toxins. This then has a knock-on effect on my energy levels the next morning and my body battery (Garmin's system for measuring your 'vitality') is then low until the next afternoon basically. It is very clear every time, there is no doubt in my mind that the little alcohol has a major impact.

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Thanks for sharing. Really helpful

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Wow! Garmans

Answer 7

Today  is 31 of December and I am sober for the first time last 20 years❤

Answer 8

Listening to Dr. Huberman talk about it really gets rid of any urge to wanna drink again.

Answer 9

I've never been a big drinker.  Before watching this video I knew how bad it was for me.  Now I may have the odd drink, like maybe 3 or 4 in a year.  I think I'm not even going to do that anymore. My husband and I have always called alcohol poison.  Now I know we were correct.  I believe this is why we have so much cancer.

Answer 10

This is really what you need to hear when your debating quitting

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I stopped drinking 2 years ago and I stopped having brain fog entirely. Tt's great I had my first drink at 24 so no underage drinking at all, and didn't drink regularly until 27-30 and just started drinking beer everyday during the pandemic with my brother having a home brewery. Never felt so good, sometimes I miss having a glass of red wine with my dad but I remember I was going through a path where I couldn't had enough and kept drinking because as an addictive personality (adhd add) I don't enjoy drinking, I enjoy being drunk, and that is really bad.

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how long did it take for you to feel normal after your last drink?

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I should have journaled but I think I had some cravings the first couple of months and now I don't crave at all or when I start thinking about the good feeling I suppress it with the hangover and puking bilis feeling from the other day and feeling really sick and it makes me forget about it instantly.

I have also dreamed about beating up a friend because they gave me something to drink and had alcohol, that was a really bad dream.

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Palladino Thank you for your kind words!

Both short term and long term memory are great now, I think alcohol kills a lot of brain cells, at least in my case being on the spectrum is not that I enjoy the flavor or socializing, I was getting drunk at home, alone, every day. Strong beers, wine, and sometimes whiskey :(

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I know this responses late, but it took me six months

Answer 12

I juste came back from weekend where a drank a lot of alcohol for 4 days straight. I was so wasted, every day, all day long that it made me think about my whole life afterwords. Almost feeling depressed of all the bad stuff i have done, said and drank within those days. I didn't drink much alcohol the last 6 month because of a back surgery, thought i left my oldself behind but here i was at it again like it is accompaning me since i'm a teenager (38 years now). This has to stop, now, once and for all. So i got back here listening to Dr. Huberman, telling my why it is bad for my body, brain, cells and whole life.

Answer 13

at some point in time one should understand that alcohol never adds anything but trouble to your life.... I was 48 when quit drinking. I am 48 at the time of writing. Messed up my nerve system. Messed up my short term memory... messed up my life (and that of my relatives). Anyway, it's so nice to be sober on a daily basis.

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The Hindi Dub is GREAT! I have been Following Andrew Huberman for 1 year now consistently and always wanted my Parents to watch his Videos but was unable to succeed because of Language Barrier, But this is no more a Problem! Thank You Very Much

Answer 15

Never been an over drinker but after learning about how it works I figured out my bain just responds positively and handle it better then most people. Their's really no benefit to any alcohol consumption, its standard negative effects outweighs any short term positive effects on your body.

I've been consuming less and less every year and tbh I feel far healthier in my mid 30's then I did in my mid 20's when I was still partying lol

Answer 16

Sober for 1 year and 1 month.  Best decision ever!  I feel so much better.

Answer 17

I'm a veteran, was actually addicted to alcohol and cigarettes. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 8 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

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Does he ship?

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Yes! Got mine shipped here is Austria

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They sell spores online legally in the US so probably Australia too

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Excellent ❤

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Try wim hof  breathing exercises and cold exposure ​@ErnestoHorner88

Answer 18

This is simply the best! I have shared with many! Such a concise, accurate breakdown of the damage that is being done!! Thank you for doing these!!

Answer 19

I can't believe I've been doing this to myself for years. I'm so glad this day finally came. I won't forget this

Thank you so much sir

Answer 20

Thanks! I know this is only a fraction on the whole podcast on alcohol, but I honestly don’t ever think I’ll drink again.