Alcoholism: The Cause and the Cure
Table of Contents
Testimonials 18
Introductions 23
Personal Services and Support Network 27
Chapter One
Your Holistic Detox Operations Manual 28
This Book’s Purpose and What You’ll Accomplish 29
Definition: Addictive Biochemistry 33
Definition of Addiction 34
Definition of Disease 35
How to separate addiction from disease 35
Definition of Cure 39
The Premise of The 101 Program 40
What is orthomolecular medicine? 40
Bill Wilson – The first fan of orthomolecular treatment
41
Alcohol Abuse and Body Chemistry 42
Adopting a Healthy Perspective 43
Treatment vs. Support Groups 44
Treatment Options and Support Groups 45
Support Groups 45
Talk Therapy 50
“Talk-therapy” Does Not Correct an Addicted Metabolism
52
Drug-centric Treatment 54
Rehabilitation Centers 58
Legal, Illegal and OTC Drugs 62
The Gene Linked Propaganda 63
The Best Intervention – How to Avoid Addiction 66
Chapter Two
What Makes Your Body Chemistry Different 71
The Key Biochemical Factors of Alcohol Addiction 72
Addictive Biochemistry - Genetic 72
Addicted Biochemistry - Earned 72
Major Organs Afflicted 73
Breaking down the damage 73
GI 73
Endocrine System 73
Brain Chemistry 74
Liver 74
Acetaldehyde 74
GI Damage / Malnutrition 74
How Malnutrition Contributes To Addiction 74
Carbohydrate Metabolism 77
Endocrine System 79
Hypoglycemia and Alcohol Addiction 79
The Sugar Connection to the Addiction to Alcohol 81
Hypoglycemic & Dry-drunk Symptoms 82
Why Is It So Hard To Have Just One? 85
Suppression of Endocrine System 86
Why Drinkers Age So Quickly 86
Fatigued / Injured Adrenals 87
How Stress Feeds Addictive Biochemistry 88
Hypoadrenocorticism and the Angry Drunk 89
Adrenals and circadian rhythms 90
Pancreatic Inflammation / Injury 91
Exocrine / Acinar Cells 92
Endocrine / Islet Cells 93
Brain Chemistry 95
Mental Health and Problem Drinking 95
Introduction to neurotransmitters 95
Neurotransmitter Effects On Your Psychological Health 97
Beta-endorphins 97
Enkephalins (“in the head”) 98
Serotonin 98
Dopamine 101
Glutamate 102
GABA – (gamma-aminobutyric acid) 103
Acetylcholine 104
Norepinephrine 104
Acetaldehyde Toxicity - Neurotransmitters & THIQs 104
Acetaldehyde Addiction 106
Sources of Acetaldehyde 106
Tolerance 107
Withdrawal 107
Candida Albicans 108
General Candida Albicans Symptoms 109
Liver 110
How People Process Alcohol Differently 110
Alcohol Metabolism in the Liver 110
How Problem Drinking Creates Psychological Disorders 111
The Biochemical Physiological to Psychological Roadmap 113
How You Become Addicted 116
Review 116
Progression of Addicted Biochemistry 118
Naturally Cleaning Up Your Life through Your Body 119
Moving Forward 120
How do I correct my metabolism? 121
Roadmap to the Cure 121
Healing and Curing the Addiction 122
What you can expect to heal in addition to the addiction 122
What you will gain by doing The 101 Program 122
Review of Treatment Options 123
Chapter Three
The 101 Program 124
Overview 124
Therapeutic Nutriceuticals That Address: 124
The 101 Program Consists of 3 Modules 125
The 101 Program Formulas 125
About Supplements 125
Module 1: Krispy Kleen 126
Module II: The Ark 128
Warning 130
Module III – Preserve & Protect 130
Complete Abstinence 131
Preserve & Protect Formula 131
Preserve & Protect Supplements 132
Preserve & Protect + xAcetaldehyde 133
Test Driving Your New Biochemistry 133
To a New Life! 134
Depression 134
Smoking 137
Relapse vs. Process 137
xSugar - Don’t stray! 138
Why Food Consumption has become such a Science 138
Chapter Four
Detoxifying and Healing the Liver 140
Phase I Detox 140
Phase II Detox 140
Phase I & II Detox 141
Balancing Phase I & II 141
Phase I and II run at different speeds 141
Phase I Too Slow 142
Phase I Too Fast 143
Liver Detox Pathways and Supportive Nutrients 144
Phase I Regulation 144
Intermediate 144
Phase II Regulation 144
Bowel Cleansing 145
Introduction - Dr. Katherine Nelson 145
Every Organ Counts 146
Bowel Cleansing – Dr. Katherine Nelson 147
Bowel Cleansing and GI Restoration 148
Colonic Irrigation 148
Parasite Cleansing 149
Liver & Gallbladder Stone Flushing 149
Chapter Five
Lab Tests 150
Labs & Tests 150
Series 1 Tests 152
Pre Krispy Kleen Tests 152
Functional Liver Detox Profile (FLDP) 157
Series II Tests 159
Post Krispy Kleen Tests 159
Neurotransmitters Tested 160
Adrenal Fatigue 160
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue are: 161
EPA / AA 162
Series III Tests 162
Post The Ark Tests 162
Heavy Metal Toxicity 163
Chapter Six
Krispy Kleen Detox Instructions 165
Your Holistic Detoxification Manual 165
The 101 Program Supplements 165
Disclaimer 165
PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING FORMULAS 166
Getting Started 167
Module 1 - The Krispy Kleen Detox 168
The 101 Program Comprehensive Services Package 169
The 101 As Is Method 171
Custom Services Package 171
The Krispy Kleen Detox Instructions 172
The 101 Program Roadmap to Recovery 172
Krispy Kleen 7 day Prep Week 175
Module I - Krispy Kleen Flush – weeks 2 - 7 176
Recommended Additional Activities That Promote Detoxification
179
8th Week – Snow White Deep Detox 179
Day 1 – 5 179
Days 6 &7 179
Fasting 180
Benefits of fasting: 181
The 101 Program Fasting Broth 182
The 101 Program – Side Effects 182
Chapter Seven
The 101 Diet 184
Addictive Biochemistry Diet 184
Introduction by Dr. Katherine Nelson 185
Preparing a Diet 187
Mastering Your Energy Sources 187
The Bottom Line: Eat Real, Whole Foods 189
Basic Guidelines for Good Dietary Selections 192
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load 193
Starches and the Glycemic Index 194
Good Fats / Bad Fats 195
Removing Pesticides from Your Produce 197
Warning: Microwaves and Plastic 197
The Krispy Kleen Detox
101 Program Meal Companion 198
The Krispy Kleen Detox Diet 198
Krispy Kleen 7 Day Prep 198
Krispy Kleen Flush (weeks 2 – 8) 201
Krispy Kleen Detox Dietary Guideline 202
The Best Choices 204
Complex Carbohydrates 204
Vegetables 204
Whole Grains 205
Breads 205
Cereals 205
Beans / Legumes 205
Fruits 206
Liquids 206
Nuts / Seeds 207
Herbs & Spices 207
Spices and other condiments 207
Oils 207
Coffee Substitutes 207
After The Krispy Kleen Detox 207
Meats 208
Dairy 208
Krispy Kleen Foods 209
Single food items which can be considered staples: 209
Types Of Foods To Exclude During the Krispy Kleen Detox: 210
Krispy Kleen Recipes
Meal Prep Guide for the Krispy Kleen Detox 211
Protein Shake 211
Morning Meals 211
Afternoon / Evening Meals 212
Snacks 217
Dietary Guidelines for the 101 Ark 218
Preserve & Protect 219
Chapter Eight 221
Addictive & Addicted Biochemistry
The Cause 221
Alcohol Addiction Review 221
The Biochemistry of Addiction – How the Major Organs are
Afflicted 222
GI Tract 223
Graphic of Digestive System 223
The Liver 225
What The Liver Does 226
Endotoxins 226
Xenobiotics 226
Inefficient or Afflicted Liver 226
Graphic of Biliary System 227
Alcohol Metabolism in the Liver 227
Acetaldehyde Metabolism 228
Causes of Liver Damage 228
Acetaldehyde Toxicity 228
Contributing Effects of Acetaldehyde on Addiction and Liver and
Brain Damage 231
Acetaldehyde and NAD Deficiency 233
Cytokines 234
Scarring 235
Malnutrition 235
Lifestyle & Liver Disease 237
The key factors that contribute to liver disease are: 237
Drug Interaction– Recreational, OTC, Prescription 237
Location 237
Diet 238
Stress 238
Fat Metamorphosis 239
Healthy Liver 240
Fatty Liver 240
Brain Chemistry 241
Neuro-anatomy Overview 241
Neurotransmitters and Neuro-active Peptides 242
How The Brain Communicates Within Itself 242
Neurotransmitter Bioenergetics and Alcohol / Sugar 242
Normal Brain Chemistry 243
Balanced “normal” brain chemistry 243
Downregulated Brain Chemistry 243
Upregulated Brain Chemistry 245
The Life of a Neurotransmitter 246
Diffusion 246
Enzymatic Degradation (deactivation) 246
Glial cells 247
Reuptake 247
How Alcohol Affects Neurotransmitter Function in the Brain 247
Example of Normal Brain Chemistry 247
Example of Alcohol in the Brain Chemistry 248
Key Neurotransmitters Affected by Alcohol 248
List of major neuro-peptides affected 249
Neurotransmitter 249
Function 249
Synthesis by (enzymes) 249
Neurotransmitters: A Delicate Balance 250
Neurotransmitter Classifications 251
Amine 251
Monoamines 251
Catecholamines 251
Indoleamines 251
Opioids 251
Amine 251
Acetylcholine 251
Monoamines – Catecholamines 252
Flow chart Biosynthesis of Catecholamines 252
Alcohol’s Effects on Dopamine 252
Norepinephrine (aka noradrenaline) 254
Epinephrine (adrenaline) -neurotransmitter and hormone 254
Monoamines - Indoleamines – Serotonin 255
Flow chart Serotonin Biosynthesis 255
Serotonin – Upregulation 255
Serotonin & Sugar Addiction 257
Serotonin / Melatonin 257
Opioids 258
Beta Endorphins and Enkephalins 258
Low Beta Endorphin Symptoms 258
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) 259
Glutamate 260
Impaired Glutamate Functioning Results In: 260
GABA and Glutamate – A Delicate Balance 260
Neurotransmitters – Disorders and Symptoms 261
REVIEW 262
Alcohol & The Brain The Physiological to Psychological Roadmap
to Addiction 262
Additional biochemical contributions to the addiction to alcohol:
263
Endocrine System 264
Hypothalamus / Pituitary 264
Hypothalamus and Metabolism 267
Suppressed Thyroid Hormone Release 268
Hypothalamus and Neuropeptide Y 268
The Pancreas 270
Pancreatitis Symptoms 272
Adrenals 273
Hypoglycemic Connection to Alcoholism 274
Sugar / Alcohol 274
Similar Processes of Addiction 274
Hypoglycemia and “Dry Drunk” Symptoms are Identical
275
Withdrawal 276
Dangers of the Typical “Dry Drunk” Diet and No Treatment
Addressing the Damage 277
Chapter Nine
Addictive & Addicted Biochemistry
The Cure 278
Key Nutriceuticals and What They Do 278
General Categories 279
Vitamins 279
Vitamin A – Beta Carotene 279
B1 / Thiamine 279
Benefits 281
Deficiency 281
Healthy Sources 281
B2 / Riboflavin 282
Benefits 282
Deficiency 283
B3 / Niacin 283
Deficiency 287
Summary of the extensive role Niacinamide (B3) plays in the body
in regards to addictive biochemistry: 287
Niacinamide Combinations 288
Specific Uses 288
Natural Sources of B3 289
B5 / Pantothenic Acid 289
Benefits 289
Deficiency 290
Natural Sources 290
B6 / Pyridoxine - PLP, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine 290
Benefits 291
Deficiency 291
Natural Sources 292
B12 / Methylcobalamin 292
Benefits 292
Deficiency 293
Natural Sources 293
Biotin 293
Deficiency 294
Natural Sources 294
Lecithin 294
Choline 294
Folic Acid / Folate 295
Benefits 295
Deficiencies 296
Natural Sources 296
Free Radicals & Antioxidants 296
Key Antioxidants 297
Vitamin C 297
Benefits 297
Deficiency 297
Natural Sources 298
Vitamin D 298
Deficiency 298
Natural Sources 298
Vitamin E 298
Deficiency 299
Natural Sources 299
Alpha Lipoic Acid 299
Deficiency 300
Natural Sources 300
Glutathione 300
Natural Sources 300
Minerals 301
Magnesium 301
Deficiency 301
Manganese 301
Benefits 301
Deficiency 302
Natural Sources 302
Zinc 302
Calcium 302
Deficiency 303
Selenium 303
Deficiency 303
Chromium Picolinate 304
Essential Fatty Acids 304
Amino Acids 304
Essential Amino Acids 307
Essential Amino Acids Functions 308
Isoleucine BCAA (branched chain amino acid) 308
Leucine - BCAA 308
Valine (BCAA) 308
Lysine 309
Threonine 309
Tryptophan 309
D/L Phenylalanine 311
L Phenylalanine (LPA) 312
D Phenylalanine (DPA) 313
Phenylethylamine (PEA) 313
Methionine 315
Non - Essential Amino Acids 315
Arginine 316
Tyrosine 316
Glycine 317
TMG Trimethylglycine 318
Serine 318
Glutamine 318
Taurine 319
Cysteine (and Cystine) - NAC – (N-acetyl-cysteine) 320
Alanine 321
Carnitine 321
Ornithine 321
Neurotransmitters- Nutriceutical Precursors 321
GABA / Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid 322
Glutimate 322
Endorphins / Enkephalins 322
HGH 323
Introduction to Fats 324
Saturated 324
Monounsaturated 325
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) 325
Polyunsaturated (PUFA) Fats 326
EFAs… 327
Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3 PUFA) 328
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 329
Omega-3 Food Sources 330
Alpha-Linolenic Acid 330
Good sources are oils made from: 331
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 331
DHA is required for: 331
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6, PUFA) 332
GLA 333
PGE1 – Prostaglandin 334
PGE1 Synthesis from Linoleic Acid 335
Omega 6 EFA Food Sources 335
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6 family) 335
Oils made from: 336
IMPORTANT! 336
Balancing your Omega 3 and 6 food sources 336
Omega 9 338
Hydrogenated Fats (Trans Fats) 338
The Adrenals and the Pancreas 339
Adrenal Health 340
Pancreatic Health 341
Additional Support 342
Benefits 345
Withdrawal 345
Exercise 345
External (examples) 346
Internal (examples) 346
Summary 346
Moderation or Complete Abstinence? 347
Chapter Ten
The Looming Threat to Orthomolecular and Holistic Medicine 350
The Wrap 357
Dr. Katherine Nelson 357
The 101 Program Roadmap to Recovery 364
The 101 Program Comprehensive Services Package 367
The 101 As Is Method 369
Custom Services Package 370
The 101 Program Formulas 371
Krispy Kleen Formula 372
Personal Services and Support Network 375
Krispy Kleen Detox Weekly Instructions
& Daily Formula Breakout 375
The 101 Prep (Week 1) 375
Krispy Kleen Flush - Week 2 378
Krispy Kleen Flush Weeks 3 - 7 381
Snow White 382
Week 8 382
Fasting Broth 383
Days 6 & 7 of 8th week: 383
Resources and Links 385
Suggested Reading 386