208 Diet Wise
unavailability of meat and fish for dietary use. The principles
apply in exactly the same way.c. Alcoholism is basically a problem of food allergies, which is
alcoholics’ true addiction. Good nutrition is important. The
avoidance of hypoglycemia (see Chapter 19), fatigue and stress is vital
to conquering this condition. Unfortunately, most have wrecked lives
and suffer from too much stress to ever escape the addiction. It is
all but impossible to help an alcoholic who isn’t motivated to help
him or herself.d. Diabetes responds very well to the diet wise approach. The
elimination diet is very low on carbohydrates, and adjustments
may need to be made in insulin levels in order to avoid hypoglycemic faints.e. Steroids: If you are taking this type of drug, coming off it needs care.
There will probably be a reactive flare-up, no matter how well you are
doing on the plan. Take it by easy stages: wait until each flare-up
settles down before progressing to the next increment down in dose.
Vitamin and mineral supplements are vital at all stages.