If you are planning to kick the habit of alcoholism then it is definitely a tough but wise decision.

However, as alcoholism is an addiction, it is likely to take more than just strong will power to get
rid of. Therefore, you can always rely on natural home remedies to quit drinking alcohol in order
to overcome this unhealthy habit.

It is a well-known fact that alcohol addiction is not good for health as it causes several long term
health problems like liver damage, cirrhosis, kidney problem, pancreatitis, heart disease, anxiety
disorder, impotence, reduced immunity etc. High sugar content in alcoholic beverages increases
the risk of becoming obese.

It causes short term issues such as headache, insomnia, diarrhea, lack of coordination and
judgement, malnutrition and other similar ill effects.

In addition, the addiction surely affects your social life as well because it encourages irritability
and violent behavior thereby giving rise to a number of social problems like losing job,
separation of family members, domestic violence, divorce and so on and so forth. Hence, it
becomes imperative to quit the habit as soon as possible.

So, if you are wondering how to quit alcohol naturally then you can take help of the following
home remedies to quit drinking.

• Keeping the mouth and brain occupied at most of the times is a highly useful tip for quitting
alcohol addiction. So, try to engage yourself in some other activity by taking up a productive
hobby. Including exercising in your routine is another great way of keeping yourself engaged in
a positive way. Besides, a good workout stimulates the brain by releasing dopamine.

• As alcohol addiction is hard to give up in one go, you can reduce alcohol consumption to a safe
level and eventually stop drinking it altogether.

You can start by staying on an increased juice diet for ten days to replace the body’s urge to
consume liquids (as alcohol) with healthy juices. In addition, avoid going to pubs, bars, do not
indulge in social activities involving drinking and keep a firm and consistent determination to
quit alcohol. Stay optimistic and energetic.

• Certain vitamins (especially vitamin B) and supplements are highly beneficial in reducing
alcohol dependency and dealing with withdrawal symptoms. Sleeping, too, is one of the simplest
natural home remedies to quit drinking as it prevent withdrawal symptoms to some extent.

• Chewing sugarless gums eating candies, and consuming crunchy foods like apple, carrot,
cucumber, salad, etc is considered as an efficient home remedy for getting rid of alcohol
addiction as these items keep the mouth busy. However, try not to binge on junk food
relentlessly. Restrict smoking as well because it tends to stimulate the urge for alcohol.

• Having a glass of water mixed with half a glass of celery juice is helpful in suppressing sugar
cravings caused by limiting alcohol intake. Therefore, when you are making efforts to stop
drinking alcohol then make sure you have access to this diluted celery juice two times in a day.
Plus, include more whole grains like barley, millet, brown rice and nuts like raw almonds,
cashews etc in the diet. The aim, here, is to stabilize drop in blood sugar levels resulting from
alcohol cravings.

• Sunflower seeds, dates, bananas, carrot juice, apple juice and evening primrose oil are also
beneficial in control alcohol cravings. Dates, in particular, can be taken in the form of a mixture
consisting of five crushed dates mixed in a glass of water. Continue consuming this mixture two
times in a day for about a month to get rid of alcohol addiction.

• A combination of three parts of thyme root and two parts each of knotgrass tops and
wormwood tops is serves as one of the most valuable herbal home remedies to quit drinking.
Adding this combination in boiling water and drinking it helps in the home treatment of alcohol
addiction.

• Acorus, kudzu, golden root, passion flower and other such herbs also work as good natural
cures for alcoholism as they help reduce alcohol dependency. It is recommended to consult a
qualified nutritionist before adopting any herbal remedies to stop drinking.

• Having a glass of buttermilk mixed with three teaspoons of juice extracted from bitter gourd
leaves is another effective natural way help to quit drinking alcohol. Take this mixture early in
the morning on empty stomach for at least one month. In addition, it helps repair liver damage as
well.

• Grape diet is a popular natural remedy to quit drinking alcohol. It not only helps reduce the
addiction but also helps in detoxification of liver. This natural treatment involves a diet in which
you are only allowed to eat grapes three times in a day for about 25 days.

• Alternative therapies like yoga and meditation also serve as highly beneficial natural home
remedies to quit drinking by keeping the mind and body relaxed.

Chronic use of alcohol decreases one’s appetite and keeps the body from absorbing vital
nutrients. This may result in mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Therefore consumption of a
nutritious diet as well as supplements such as vitamin B complex, vitamin C, thiamine, selenium,
magnesium, and zinc may be on order.  Moreover a combination of amino acids; carnitine,
glutamine, and glutathione, may help reduce cravings, blood sugar fluctuations, and stress related
to alcohol use. To lower craving for alcohol and to detoxify the system, a person may live on
only fruit juice for 10-12 days, later whole grains, cereals, green vegetables and fruits should be
added. Heavy, fatty and oily foods should be avoided.

Home remedies for alcoholism and the recommended diet should be used under the care of a
qualified doctor. If the patient has other medical complications, then the remedies and the diet
should be checked to ensure that they don’t work against the ongoing medication.