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Alcohol Causes Road Accidents and Illness
By Dr. Willie Ong

According to the World Health Organization, excessive alcohol drinking causes nearly 4% of all deaths worldwide. This means that the effects of alcohol abuse are even greater than the scourge of AIDS or tuberculosis.
Studies show that alcohol drinking is a problem of many countries in Asia and other developing countries. And yet, few countries have begun to implement control policies to curb alcohol’s detrimental effects on the public. The WHO report says that alcohol related accidents are the leading cause of deaths in men ages 15 to 59. Men are at higher risk than women.
Although some studies show that light drinking may have some beneficial effects on the heart, there is more evidence to show that heavy drinking removes all these benefits and leads ultimately to diseases of the heart (holiday heart syndrome), brain (alcoholic dementia), liver and cancers. Moreover, alcohol abuse is linked to violence, family breakups and accidents. In the Philippines, road accidents are the number 4 leading cause of death, and many of these are associated with drinking and driving.
Effective public health strategies to reduce drinking may include the following: (1) raising taxes, (2) prohibiting sale of alcohol to minors, (3) checking alcohol levels of drivers, and (4) regulating alcohol advertisements.

Who Is An Alcoholic?
Alcoholism is a term used to describe a condition wherein one’s body becomes dependent on alcohol. Although the person may deny it, an alcoholic is someone who cannot control how much he drinks and when he drinks. Even if people around them are telling them to stop drinking, they still continue to do it.
Symptoms of alcoholism include having a strong urge to drink, needing increasing amounts of alcohol to get drunk, and not remembering what you did or said when drunk. In more serious cases, the person may experience withdrawal symptoms, like nausea, trembling and sweating, when he stops drinking. And when the person starts to keep alcohol drinks in unlikely places like the car, office or bedroom, then he will need medical help.

Health Dangers of Alcoholism:
1. Liver disease – The liver is responsible for metabolizing (or degrading) ingested alcohol and then excreting it through the urine, sweat and f***s. However, if one drinks too much, then the liver cannot cope up with the excess alcohol and this may cause damage to the brain, heart and liver. Initially, alcohol can cause liver inflammation (alcoholic hepatitis). Later on, this may lead to scarring of the liver (liver cirrhosis), which is difficult to cure.
2. Heart complications - There is a medical condition wherein after a heavy night of drinking, the person will wake up with abnormal heart beating and a possible heart attack. This is called Holiday Heart Syndrome. In addition, heart patients should limit their alcohol intake because this may interfere with the potency of maintenance medicines.
3. Damaging brain cells – Laboratory tests show that the brain of an alcoholic is smaller compared to a normal brain. A drunk person develops neurological symptoms such as slurring of speech, forgetfulness, numbness, confusion and inability to walk in a straight line. And if a person keeps on getting drunk, then this could lead to early senility called alcoholic dementia.
4. Greater cancer risk – Studies show that prolonged intake of excessive alcohol may lead to cancers of the mouth, throat, breast, liver and colon.
5. Gastrointestinal diseases – Because ingested alcohol passes through the stomach and intestines, then this can cause inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) and pancreas (pancreatitis).
6. Birth defects – Drinking during pregnant may cause fetal alcohol syndrome, a condition characterized by physical and developmental problems in the child.

Other possible harmful effects of alcohol are sexual dysfunction in men, diabetes complications (low blood sugar), obesity, bone loss (osteoporosis) and eye problems. Non-health dangers of alcohol are road accidents, violence and crime.

Recommended Limits of Alcohol Intake:
People have different tolerance to alcohol depending on (1) whether the person is a man or a woman, (2) the body weight of the person, (3) if food was consumed while drinking, and (4) how fast the alcoholic drink was consumed.
On the average, a man is limited to drinking only two bottles of beer, two small glasses of wine, or two shots (1.5 ounces) of hard drinks per day. For the woman, the amount recommended is only half of the man, which means she can only drink one bottle of beer, 1 small glass of wine, or 1 shot of hard drink per day.
However, I would like to caution the readers that doctors are not encouraging non-drinkers to start drinking alcohol. If you don’t drink, don’t start. This is because even social drinking may lead to heavy drinking in the future.

When To See A Doctor:
If you have symptoms of alcoholism or if someone in your family says you have a problem with alcohol, then you may need to see a doctor. Many alcoholics will deny that they have a problem. That is why family support is necessary.
And once a person’s work and family life are affected, then he or she should see a doctor. There are medical treatment and counseling services available to the patient. Seek help early and be well.

Treating Cholesterol: What Are Your Options?
Dr. Willie T. Ong

Linda, a plump middle-aged lady was distraught with her cholesterol level of 253 mg/dl, which was 53 points over the normal limit. Although she did not feel anything, she was worried about having a heart attack. A friend advised her to take a statin drug. Should she take it?

The Evidence
Simvastatin, rosuvastatin and atorvastatin belong to a class of drugs called the statins, which are very effective in lowering cholesterol levels. But first things first, does she really need it?
There are several guidelines for the treatment of high cholesterol. Please consult your doctor for more intensive analysis of your risk factors. In layman’s terms, I have simplified the recommendations as follows.
For persons with a very high total cholesterol of more than 280 mg/dl or an LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol type) of greater than 190 mg/dl, drug treatment may be started after (a) an eight-week trial of diet and exercise and (b) confirmation of cholesterol levels beyond the above cut-offs.
For those persons who have heart disease, hypertension or are heavy cigarette smokers, drug treatment is started at a much lower cholesterol level of 240 mg/dl and higher or an LDL cholesterol of more than 160 mg/dl.
And for those who have diabetes or have already suffered a heart attack or stroke, they are the ones who would most benefit from the statin drugs, even if their cholesterol levels are just a shade over 200 mg/dl.
A landmark study called Jupiter, shows that even for patients with normal cholesterol levels, they’re still not safe. A new test called hs-CRP has been discovered. And if your hs-CRP level is high, you still can get a heart attack or a stroke.

Steps for Cholesterol Treatment

1. Check the accuracy of the test.
First, cholesterol test results are notoriously inaccurate, unless it is taken from a reputable laboratory. Second, make sure the 12-hour fasting requirement is followed – no food and just a minimum of water before testing. For these reasons, a repeat test after 1-2 months of diet and exercise may save the patient money and needless worry.

2. Emphasize lifestyle changes.
Drugs are expensive and entail frequent monitoring for side effects. Thus, lifestyle changes should be maximized.
Concerning diet, patients are encouraged to increase their intake of fish and vegetables. Try replacing high-fat food items with low-fat options. Craving for full cream milk? Try skim milk. Yearning for pork fat? Try bangus belly fat. Also, practice boiling or broiling foods as opposed to frying. Likewise, increase your fiber consumption, such as apples, legumes, and grains, since fiber removes the cholesterol from your body.
Aside from diet, exercise is very effective in lowering your bad LDL-cholesterol and increasing your good HDL-cholesterol. A general increase in physical activity is encouraged. The best exercise is still brisk walking, 5 times a week for about an hour.

3. Drug treatment options for your budget.
If diet and exercise fail (meaning your cholesterol levels are still above the cut-off levels), then the best drugs around are the statins. At the high end, we have Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin, which costs around P22 to P44 per tablet, taken 1 tablet daily before bedtime. Those with a tight budget can take the generic Simvastatin 20 mg.
A common question is: How long should I take statins? Studies show that statins should be taken for 3 to 5 years to reap lasting benefits. Popping a pill after eating a T-bone steak may remove the guilt but not the fat.
And for those with a really low budget, the Lancet journal suggests taking an aspirin, which it dubbed as the “poor man’s statin.” Aspirin at 80 mg a day should be taken after meals to avoid stomach upset. Many doctors also combine statins with aspirin as these drugs have added health benefits.

4. Natural treatment options.
For those with an aversion to drugs, there are three natural and effective options available.
First, oatmeal and oat bran are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, vitamin Bs, calcium and a soluble fiber called beta glucans. These beta glucans work by interfering with the absorption and production of cholesterol. Studies show that if you eat a cup of oatmeal everyday, you can reduce your cholesterol level by an average of 10%. Furthermore, Chicago cardiologist Dr. Michael Davidson adds that one-third of patients who ate more oats were spared from taking an anti-cholesterol medicine.
Second, eat more oily fishes, like sardines, salmon, tilapia and bangus. These fishes are rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids that help dilate the blood vessels of the heart and brain. Thus, it can improve blood flow to these vital organs. A large Japanese study showed that patients who took omega-3 fish oil supplements lowered their bad cholesterol by 26% and reduced heart attacks by 19%. Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian from Harvard Medical School believes that taking 2-3 servings of fish every week already confers substantial health benefits.
Third, eating garlic is good for the heart, too. Garlic contains allyl sulfides which may help lower cholesterol levels. According to Dr. Robert Lin, a leading garlic researcher, taking 3 cloves of garlic a day can reduce your cholesterol levels by 10-15%. Cook garlic lightly. Don’t burn it, or else it will lose its health effects.
Presented with the above options, Linda agreed to religiously diet and exercise for two months. If she fails, then treatment with statin drugs may be considered. Good luck to Linda and all those with cholesterol problems.

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