It’s no secret that the risk of relapse is greatest in the first few months of being clean and sober. That risk diminishes with time, but it never completely fades away.  Many life events, for example, ill health, divorce or a death in the family, can send the risks soaring once again. People with the incurable disease known as alcoholism are always walking on the edge of a cliff. Just one false move, one misstep, and they tumble deep into the abyss of drinking again. After falling off the wagon, it is difficult to haul yourself up again. It is sometimes weeks, months or even years, before you are driven to desperation to end the struggle with alcohol and go on the wagon again. This can go on for years and years and sometimes long term sobriety is illusive and you die from the effects of alcoholism with a stroke, heart attack or cancer. There are many preventative things you can do to build a strong foundation and spare yourself a lot of heartache by binging on alcohol. I also recommend amino acids to help balance brain chemistry and a good liver tonic to help repair liver damage. Specific amino acids are essential for the liver to breakdown toxins and drugs and also for efficient metabolism in the liver. The liver is the main fat burning organ in the body and regulates fat and carbohydrate metabolism. A healthy liver will take fat in the form of cholesterol and pump it via the bile into the intestines where it will be carried away in the bowel actions provided the diet is high in fiber. Magnesium really is the great relaxer. Magnesium plays an essential role in maintaining and promoting efficient muscle function and nerve transmission. Magnesium is a vital mineral for hundreds of cellular enzymes involved in the body's energy production and metabolism. It is required by the nervous system to regulate the function of nerves and muscles. Magnesium may also assist in the reduction of stress, nervous tension, anxiety and sleeplessness.  To help you relax and reduce stress, I suggest taking Magnesium Ultra Potent before bed to assist with a deep and restful sleep. Tyrosine is a natural amino acid - one of the building blocks of protein.  It is required for the manufacture of the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) dopamine and noradrenaline.  These neurotransmitters are required for concentration, alertness, memory and a happy, stable mood. Taking an amino acid such as Tyrosine Mood Food will help the dopamine neurotransmitter, the center for satisfaction and reward. L-Glutamine is necessary to help reduce the craving for alcohol. This amino acid provides a number of health improvements that everyone can benefit from, especially those who are recovering from alcoholism. L-Glutamine can also boost the immune system and people who have been suffering from alcoholism, definitely have a compromised immune system, especially if they have been abusing alcohol for a long time. Glutamine can be found in our Ultimate Gut Health Powder. Another good supplement is LivaTone Plus to support liver repair and regeneration. If you would like guidance with taking these supplements, why not book a consultation with me via Skype to give you a good kick-start in recovery. Alcohol is only a symptom of an underlying problem. The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.