Functional Sobriety: The Nutritional Road to Overcoming Alcohol Challenges with Dr. Brooke Scheller, Part 1

Intelligent Medicine

Exploring Functional Sobriety: Nutrition's Role in Alcohol Reduction: Dr. Brooke Scheller, a certified nutrition specialist and author of “How to Eat to Change How You Drink: Heal Your Gut, Mend Your Mind, and Improve Nutrition to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol,” discusses the significant nutritional aspects of alcohol consumption. She delves into the impacts of alcohol on health, the nutritional deficiencies it causes, and how a structured diet can support recovery. Dr. Scheller shares her personal journey to sobriety, the concept of functional sobriety, and practical advice on managing alcohol cravings through diet and supplements. She also discusses societal trends in drinking, gender differences in alcohol's effects, and strategies for reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption for better health outcomes.