DRINKERS LIVER VS NON- DRINKER

 

In a post that has now gone viral on social media platform X, a doctor posted the pictures of the liver of a "weekends only" drinker, leaving the internet shocked. He compares it with the liver of his teetotaller wife.

Alcohol is a poison. Period. Your liver works overtime to process it, and when you binge—even if it’s ‘just on weekends’—you’re overwhelming it. Over time, this leads to fatty liver, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and eventually liver failure. And guess what? By the time you feel the symptoms, it's already too late. This man didn’t just wake up one day with a failing liver. He spent years slowly killing it, one drink at a time, while probably telling himself, 'It’s not that bad.'

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, famously known as ‘The Liver Doc’, often posts pictures and stories of his patients. He is an avid social media user and also debunks several myths around liver health.

In a recent post, he shared the two pictures and wrote, “Hello. Just wanted to show the inside of the liver of a 32 year old, ‘weekends only’ alcohol-drinking man, and the healthy donor liver of his wife, that he received, that will help him survive to see their little daughter grow up".

In the post, the wife's liver looks healthy, but the drinker's liver is dark and spotty.

Irrespective of popular belief, research has now shown that even a small consumption of alcohol could have a harmful impact on a person's health. There is no safe quantity of alcohol consumption. It impacts not only the liver but other organs like heart and brain as well.

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Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, the Indian doctor who shared his post on the effects of alcohol consumption on the liver. (File Photo, X@theliverdr)

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EVEN ONE DRINK A DAY INCREASES CANCER RISK

 

Just one alcoholic drink a day can increase your risk of cancer. But most Americans don’t know the dangers, new survey says.

BYLINDSEY LEAKE

December 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM EST

While the immediate dangers of alcohol, such as blackouts and impaired driving, are well-known, the substance’s ties to cancerapparently aren’t. Most Americans (60%) are unaware that drinking alcohol increases their risk of cancer, per a new survey conducted by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Public health messages about the risks associated with drinking alcohol have to overcome the effects of decades of sophisticated marketing and positive media portrayals,” Patrick Jamieson, PhD, director of APPC’s Annenberg Health and Risk Communication Institute, said in a news release about the survey.

Beer, wine, liquor all tied to cancer

If you consume alcohol at all, you’re at risk. Whether your go-to beverage is beer, wine, or liquor, all alcoholic drinks are associated with cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Your body metabolizes the ethanol in your drink into a possible carcinogen called acetaldehyde. This toxic chemical can damage your DNA, creating ruined cells capable of turning into cancer. And that’s just one way alcohol can heighten your risk of the disease. Alcohol can increase your blood levels of estrogen, a sex hormone linked to breast cancer risk, as well as hamper your ability to absorb and break down nutrients thought to be associated with cancer risk, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Alcohol ups your odds of developing these types of cancer, per the American Cancer Society: 

• Breast (in women)
• Colon and rectum
• Esophagus
• Liver
• Mouth 
• Throat (pharynx)
• Voice box (larynx)

In addition, the CDC notes that alcohol may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men, and research has shown that drinking three or more alcoholic beverages a day increases your risk of stomach and pancreatic cancers. Annually, alcohol-related cancers kill about 20,000 adults nationwide.

The more you drink, regularly and over time, the higher your chances of developing cancer, the NCI says—even if you consume only one drink a day. And once the damage has been done, it can take years to reverse, if at all. One study, for example, showed that it would take more than 35 years for former drinkers to lower their risks of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancers to those of people who don’t drink.

DISTURBING TRUTH ABOUT CIRCUMCISION

 

THE HIGH PROTEIN $$$ HEAVY LIFTING FAD

 I keep getting told from the “menopause community” and health gurus that yoga and hiking and plant based food will cause my 53-year-old post menopausal muscles to shrivel and bones to shatter unless I take HRT, eat animals, and lift heavyweights at the gym. Well… I just laugh. 

Obviously, it doesn’t take money, meat, and memberships to stay fit and healthy as we age. 

ALCOHOL IS NOT A ONE PERSON SPORT

Recovering alcoholics like to say "just because I can't handle my booze, doesnt mean those who can shouldn't be free to imbibe and enjoy themselves.' Well, if drinking was the type of drug that only affected the user I would agree wholeheartedly. But, as we all know, it doesn't work that way. You dont have to be a drunk driving wife beating maniac to negatively affect those around you while intoxicated. Social drinkers become lazy parents, neglecting simple tasks of caring for their children when they have to nurse a hangover the entire next day. They make for louzy partners, co-workers, friends, and bosses. Alcohol affects the brain and every other organ to react in very negative ways as it tries to detox the body from the poison. Not all alcoholics kill people driving drunk or beat their kids. So what!! not all psychopaths are serial killers but they’re still dangerous people to be avoided.

To say live and let live, everyone has the right to have fun without interference, I agree. That's why I rail against drinkers because THEY prevent people from having fun by having to deal with their obnoxious intoxication and detoxification. If you must intoxicate yourself in order to be around people and have fun, then do it in the safety of your own home, away from children and animals and the internet. That way you only endanger yourself allowing everyone else to have fun and enjoy themselves, without having to deal with your charades. It's not fun being around loud, repetitive drinkers and people who can handle life without dumbing and numbing themselves down shouldn't have to accept and tolerate such madness. 

“NO body has a body that is meant to handle alcohol.” And that is 100% true. Alcohol is a drug, an intoxicant, and no human body is designed to tolerate it with ease. Just because we as a society have come to believe that tying one on or relaxing with a glass of wine or drinking to such excess that we puke is normal doesn’t mean that it’s what we are supposed to do or designed to do. Doctors smoked in the 1950s and suggested it to patients, even appeared in cigarette ads endorsing their favorite brand. Just because they did that doesn’t mean they were right. It just means that we accepted it as being right. It just means we didn’t question.” Holly Whitaker 

THE ENEMY FROM WITHIN

 

Why are people surprised how close the polls are between Harris and Trump, as if it's shocking that half the American people want to vote in a malignant narcissist convict as their leader? Well, I'm not at all surprised. Why? Because, when you look at some of the things the American people stand for, voting for a convicted Malignant Narcissist makes perfect sense. 

The worst being forced sexual mutilation of our men at birth while calling it "healthcare" You can't get more shocking than that, yet the majority of American's truly believe the male sexual anatomy is so prone to disease and ridicule, that surgical intervention is necessary. Other developed countries look at us with horror for this barbaric medical practice, because scientifically and morally it's unnecessary and torturous with crippling consequences for both men AND their partners, which affects society as a whole. Research "Imprinting at Birth" and it may explain why our young men are shooting up schools. You don't think cutting off the most pleasurable half of a man's penis has consequences? Think again. 

The majority of Americans also vehemently defend the relentless, century long, slaughter of women and children in other countries such as Palestine. All while using their Bibles to justify it, in the name of the most peaceful prophet they call Jesus. Well, Jesus was born in Palestine and the Palestinians revere Jesus and his mother Mary. I wonder what Jesus would do if he really did return as they keep praying for, to these so-called Christians who worship a false god while practicing idolatry on a nauseating scale? I would love to witness that. Jesus always shocked his phony followers with rebuke while embracing their enemies. Read your bibles America!

The majority of the American people shamelessly invest in factory farming by eating animals who are born into this world who's sole purpose is to suffer a miserable life, then be tortured to death. These Americans laugh at, mock, and ridicule plant eaters who refuse to partake in this corrupt "food" industry. Then they deny all evidence presented to them in defence of their food addiction. Vile. 

The majority of the American people throw their own children in "daycare" institutions in order to afford all the unnecessary luxuries to keep up with the Joneses. Things and conveniences have replaced compassion, sacrifice, and love. Because they also throw their aging parents into institutions, without a thought as to the corrupt care they receive until death. 

The majority of the American people think Americans are the greatest people on earth dispite all of this. But other cultures/countries don't sexually mutilate their men at birth. They don't rely on restaurants and fast food to feed their families, causing the need for factory farming.  They raise their own children instead of farming them out for strangers to raise. And they care for and revere their elders, because self sacrifice and family is everything, not luxuries, self gratification and convenience. 

So no, I'm not shocked at all that Trump, a ruthless convicted pervert, has almost half the country behind him. In fact, America deserves him. The rest of the world is laughing at us because of him. And shaking their heads at the horrific way we live and treat our loved ones. We are the laughing stock of the world! And Trump is a reflection of that.

FALSE ADVERTISING

Alcohol is by far the most dangerous and destructive drug on the planet. Why? Because it's glorified and heavily marketed as something we need in order to have fun, be sexy, tough, popular, cool, and respectable. But the fact is, that it offers none of those things, quite the opposite. People who drink are fearful. They fear being in social circumstances unless they are under the influence. They fear they can't have fun, have sex, socialize, relax, sleep, live. But ingesting alcohol is like pouring gasoline on anxiety. It destroys quality sleep. It doesn't make you good in bed, it makes you sloppy, lazy and incompetent. The alcohol industry deceives us about what we look like when we consume their product. Are they ashamed of how their own customers behave and look when intoxicated on their product? It doesn't make you sexy, it makes you ugly and act like an idiot. It doesn't make you more fun, it makes you obnoxious, loud, blubbery, gluttonous, unfaithful, deceitful, argumentative and aggressive. But they won't put those truth bomb ads on TV commercials. Why not? 

I think the alcohol industry needs to stop deceptively lying about the effects of their product and stop the mantra to “drink responsibly” because there's nothing responsible about drinking poison that turns people into a dangerously irresponsible embarrassment. They need to stop slapping the label "adult beverage" on it when it's consumed by immature fearful cop outs who can't handle life without numbing and dumbing themselves down. What's adult about that? 

Drinkers/druggies love to tell me to mind my own business, live and let live, and even to start drinking again so I’ll "chill out". Typical addict mentality. I will never stop exposing alcohol for the world's most destructive and deadly drug that it is, especially while it’s being so grossly false advertised. You see, that's what drugs do to people. It makes them too selfish to see the harm they bring to everyone around them. It's not just about THEM and THEIR drinking problem. If it was, I wouldn’t give a damn. 

There has been a huge shift in the way people view alcohol. The tides are turning and soon everyone will agree there is nothing good about booze.  Anyone who tries to defend it or minimize it, will be seen as someone defending heroin. A fool. An addict. A mentally ill person who needs help. Because that's the truth. That's who they are. Tough love does not work on the mentally ill and addiction is a mental illness that drinking/drugging causes. Alcohol literally changes the brain causing brain damage. Sadly, until drinkers get the help they need, they can't see how sick they are and will continue wreaking havoc on humanity, and all that is good. 

STARVING PEOPLE WILL EAT ANYTHING

Healthy people are their own source of fulfillment. They no longer look to others to feel whole. The ability to get this healthy takes years of experience, failures, and self awareness.  It also brings much more genuine and satisfying interactions with others. Healthy people don’t need to deceive others by acting like someone they’re not in order to be liked because they’re not afraid of being rejected or alone.  Healthy people enjoy being alone, so there's no need to manipulate or control anyone to be with them. Healthy people have no empty void to fill, so the time they spend with others is because they genuinely want to, not because they’re feeling lonely. Healthy people enjoy helping others therefore never feel resentment or bitterness, because the good deeds aren't done to gain something in return. Healthy people can tell if someone is genuine or a fake. Unhealthy people with no self respect or integrity are starving for love and acceptance.  Starving people will eat anything, even poison (abuse). Fake flattery and cheesy charm taste like shit to healthy people. But to starving people, they eat it up. Healthy wise women no longer accept abuse or disrespect of any kind from anyone when WE become our own source of joy, and contentment. There is great power in this way of life! Stay healthy ✌️

You don’t have to live like everybody else.  In fact, you’ll probably be happier if you don’t.”
-Joshua Becker

“Sometimes happiness is about less, not more.  Less stuff.  Less striving.  Less waiting for tomorrow when there’s a lot to appreciate and enjoy today.” 
-Lori Deschene

“Realize that you—and only you—are responsible for your own happiness.  Do the things you love and that you find meaningful, partner or not.  Yes, having a wonderful relationship can be one of life’s greatest joys and blessings.  But no one else is capable of, nor should be responsible, for making you happy.  That is your job.” -Eric Teplitz

ADDICTS IN DENIAL

It’s always bewildering when drinkers congratulate me on my sobriety, saying how proud they are of me. Meanwhile, they themselves can't live without booze. It's actually really annoying. It's like a crack addict congratulating someone who no longer uses crack. As if there's nothing wrong with using crack, but something wrong with those who can't “control” their crack. See how twisted it sounds? You don't need to be an alcoholic to have a drinking problem. Meaning, you don't need to drink every single day to be addicted to alcohol. Most social drinkers are addicted to alcohol and wreak havoc on the lives of many. It's finally been proven, there are zero benefits to drinking. It's also been labled the most dangerous drug of all drugs when you take into account the ripple effect.  Drunk driving fatalities, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, etc. It's no surprise to me since I've used most every drug out there, and have been around all types of drug users to see the effects each one brings.

I have only met 2 people in my life who can stop at one drink. The majority can't. Those who say they don't have a drinking problem, I say try going 3 months without a drink, or better yet, stop after one drink and see how it goes. Most drinkers can't imagine it, let alone do it.  Drinkers who congratulate those of us who no longer drink, believe they are “special” because they can "handle their alcohol", but upon observation they obviously can not. Anyone who can't have fun or get through life unless they use alcohol are drug addicts. And the mere thought of others who are able to function and enjoy life without alcohol, makes drinkers defensive. So they pat us on the back and try convincing us that they can take it or leave it. Sure they can..these addicts need to feel superior and in control, through denial, in order to protect their fragile egos. Addiction kills pride, and people with injured pride try building themselves up through denial and silly lies. Sadly, they also like to deny the chaos and misery they bring into the lives of everyone around them. Drug addicts are extremely selfish untrustworthy toxic people. 

But shouldn't I show more compassion to addicts, since I was once one myself? No, I don't need to show compassion for drug addicts living in denial because they are dangerous selfish deceitful liars who bring great harm and destruction to the lives of many. I do, however, have compassion for addicts who admit they have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and are making efforts to get sober, and better their lives. These are courageous people of integrity worthy of much respect and admiration. Drug addicts are not the victims, they are the perpetrators. Until they admit the harm they cause with a desire to change. The true victims are their loved ones and all who come in contact with the addict. These victims suffer greatly because the addict has no intent on changing or stopping, and NO amount of compassion will make them change.

If your argument is, “hate the sin not the sinner”, “blame the drug not the druggie”, I agree.  Which is why it’s insulting and pathetic to hear drinkers congratulate me for no longer drinking. Because they are insinuating that I am the problem, not the drug. Because I can't “handle” the drug, I am somehow diseased, weak and out of control. This helps affirm their fantasy that they are superior over people who gave up the drink.  It’s an irrational and pompous attitude and causes many to feel shame about giving up alcohol for fear of looking like a diseased out of control alcoholic. “Alcohol is the only drug on earth you have to justify NOT taking” Annie Grace

Alcohol is a highly addictive drug, (like most drugs) not to mention a class 1 carcinogen. No one is above it. 

The thing with alcohol addiction is you can look perfectly healthy and together on the outside, while your insides are slowly being poisoned to death. Our bodies can take a lot of abuse but with age everything catches up. It begins to show in our hair and skin, puffy tired eyes, bloated belly, digestive issues, not to mention the roller coaster moods, failed relationships, and complete lack of self-respect, self-worth, and integrity. Addiction is a very slow process. It gets you hooked and then lies to you that you're fine, you can quit whenever you want, you're successful and healthy and have a great life. Until you aren't and you don't. So next time you see someone proudly announce their freedom from alcohol make sure you aren't an addict yourself before you congratulate them. You have no right to voice your opinions while you live in denial and deceit about your own alcohol problem. You have no business telling them how proud you are of them, when you don’t see alcohol for the poison and destroyer of all good things, that it is. You are the one who has a problem, not them, because you’re the one who must use the drug to cope with life. Unless of course you intend to join the growing number of people who are realizing life without drugs is much more fulfilling and fun. Then you should tell them what an inspiration they are to make you rethink your own relationship with alcohol and your desire to stop poisoning your mind, body and lives of those around you.