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Ed Philips's Articles in Health & Fitness

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  • Steps to Quit Drinking
    Alcohol has a cruel hold over many people, but if you feel as if you drink too much and realize that no good can come from it for yourself or those around you, you might be ready. Ready for what you might ask? You might be ready to quit drinking.
  • The Alcoholic Truth
    Alcoholism and alcohol abuse while in the same family are actually two different afflictions. A person with an alcohol abuse problem is many times called a "functioning alcoholic" and they suffer from many of the health related issues as alcoholics as a result of excessive drinking.
  • Alcohol and Depression
    Alcohol is found today in many different settings. Many of our customs and events within our culture today incorporate alcohol at some level. While drinking occasionally in moderation poses very little threat, excessive drinking has increased dramatically over the last few years with drinkers not only drinking more, but starting at younger and younger ages.
  • Alcoholism Can Result In Infertility
    Many people are aware of the problems that arise as a result of alcohol but a little known consequence affecting alcoholic women is that of infertility. Studies have proven that a woman who has battled alcohol in any amount during any point of their lives can face potential infertility issues. Some women have found it difficult to even conceive while others have had pregnancies ending in miscarriage without ever being able to successfully carry a baby. Those women who do carry a baby to term many times experience complications during and after childbirth for both themselves and their baby.
  • Alcoholism and its Stages
    Alcoholism develops in three stages. This disease can take many years to develop into a full blown addiction. Alcoholism begins when the drinker's physical and mental health become affected and ruled by alcohol. At this point they have gone from drinking to alcoholism.
  • What to Expect from Alcohol Withdrawal
    Lets discuss what to expect when the decision is made to stop drinking alcohol. Many people make this step in the right direction, not understanding that the body will take some time to readjust to functioning without drinking.
  • Facing Up To Alcohol Abuse
    The overuse or abuse of alcohol (alcoholism) or other drugs is called substance abuse. It is common and costly. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and destroy families and lives. Alcohol abuse causes over 100,000 deaths in the United States and Canada each year.
  • Confronting an Alcohol Addict
    Confronting an alcoholic is a difficult task. Never attempt a confrontation while the drinker is under the influence of alcohol, only approach the alcoholic while sober and clear headed. Sometimes referred to as an intervention, the choice to confront an alcoholic should be in accordance to guidelines set forth by those educated in the field such as Al-Anon, the support group for the family members of alcoholics. Always consult the individual's doctor or an alcohol disorder specialist before intervening to establish how to confront the alcoholic. Keep the following nine helpful tips in mind when preparing for an intervention.
  • Alcohol...A Slow, Relentless Killer
    A long time bad habit which has always been able to bring down the weakest is now having field day with modern society and it's a disease called alcoholism. We seem to suffer a lot more in today's competitive society and for those who just can't keep up, well it's just too easy to fall into the alcohol trap.
  • Craving Alcohol
    Many factors are involved in the craving of alcohol. Many of these factors are from the ideas of alcohol itself. We first come to be tempted by alcohol while in our teens, and in some people even younger. Since the law forbids anyone under the age of 21 to purchase alcohol, it then becomes the forbidden fruit. Many teens and young adults under 21 see alcohol as desirable and "cool" to both obtain and drink.
  • Stop Drinking Now...An Issue of Mixed Messages
    How can something as prevalent, accepted, and accessible in our society as drinking alcohol be so harmful, unhealthy, AND illegal when consumed at or slightly above moderate intake levels? The simple asking of this question immediately uncovers a number of issues, one of which is the mixed messages that exist in our society about drinking alcohol.
  • Stop Drinking Alcohol...The Effects Of Alcohol On Your Family
    We all know the basics of how to keep a relationship going, as it is mainly just plain common sense, but when you add alcohol into the equation then it's not so straight forward. Alcohol is an illness that spreads throughout the family even though some members might not even touch the stuff. A recent poll carried out did in fact suggest that family relationships along with the presence of alcohol in the family home caused family rifting in 95% of cases. Do you happen to be one of those cases?
  • You're As Happy As You Want To Be
    Happiness is a lifestyle choice. You may think that you are the victim of circumstance, that you have no control over how happy you feel. You're wrong. Being happy is about choosing an outlook. An optimistic outlook will protect you from the stress and strains of life. Being happy is about accepting your situation. No matter how bad your life seems right now you can take comfort in the knowledge that life is constantly changing. You cannot be miserable forever. Having an outlook like this is actually beneficial for your health. Stress is a major contributing factor in cases of heart disease and cancer.
  • Alcoholism varying definitions
    Alcoholism has many differing meanings. If often means continuing to drink heavily in the face of significant social and health issues. Some view alcoholism as a social problem, others as a medical disease. The term can refer to feeling compelled to drink alcohol, and also an inability to see the negative influence heavy drinking has. Most indicate that current alcohol consumption is necessary for alcoholism, and others mention the long-term issues of heavy drinking such as dependence on alcohol resulting in symptoms of withdrawal.
  • Your Partner an Alcoholic?...A Short Guide To Get Them Sober
    Do you live with an alcoholic? Does their behaviour change once under the influence of alcohol? Has the mood swing behaviour reached your limit? The most intelligent thing you can do then is to stop trying to get them to give up boozing.

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