Alcohol is the most socially accepted toxin in the world but today, Dr. Susan Blank, MD breaks down why no level of alcohol is safe according to the World Health Organization.She is one of the most trusted experts in addiction and brain health; she is triple board-certified in addiction psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and functional medicine.In this episode, we uncover:• How alcohol turns into acetaldehyde, a chemical similar to formaldehyde• How it damages brain cells, DNA, hormones, and mitochondria• Why women are far more vulnerable to alcohol’s toxic effects#EsraÇavuşoğlu #AyıkKafa #ElevatingLifeEvolvingHealth #Longevilab #SusanBlankDr. Susan Blank, MD:Website: https://www.atlantahealingcenter.com/dr-susan-blankInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susanblankmd Special thanks to T.C. Istanbul Gedik University https://www.gedik.edu.tr/en/ 00:00-02:47 Introduction02:47-05:59 Functional Medicine vs Traditional Psychiatry05:59-08:49 Alcohol as a Toxin: WHO Says No Safe Level08:49-10:45 Why Alcohol Hits Women Harder10:45-11:35 How Alcohol Damages Cells & DNA11:35-16:16 Alcohol’s Effects on the Brain16:16-19:53 When Drinking Becomes a Problem19:53-22:51 WHO vs Low-Risk Drinking22:51-25:43 Alcohol and Cancer Risk Explained25:43-29:45 Estrogen, Aromatase & Hormonal Disruption29:45-30:33 Mood Changes from Drinking30:33-33:05 GABA, Glutamate & Anxiety Cycle33:05-34:53 Genetics, Vulnerability & Tipping Points34:53-37:41 Why Dr. Blank Avoids Medication First37:41-44:06 Testing Before Treating44:06-46:30 Alcohol & Gut Microbiome Damage46:30-48:27 Sugar Cravings, Candida & Dysbiosis48:27-51:17 Alcohol–Sugar Cycle51:17-54:53 Bulimia + Alcohol: A Dangerous Combo54:53-57:51 Why Women Get More Brain Damage57:51-58:17 Alcohol-Related Dementia58:17-1:00:16 Antidepressants & Vitamin Deficiencies1:00:16-01:00:58 When Antidepressants “Don’t Work”1:00:58-1:03:26 Alcohol and Sleep Architecture1:03:26-01:04:53 Understanding Why You Drink01:04:53-01:02:05 Final Thoughts & Low-Risk Guidelines*To subscribe to our channel* https://www.youtube.com/@ayikkafa*Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dresracavusoglu https://www.instagram.com/longevilab Web: https://www.longevilab.com/hakkimizda#esra-cavusoglu*To Reach Us * [email protected] *About Ayık Kafa* Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD, took her studies, starting from her personal treatment experiences and continuing with her clinical psychology education, to the next level by completing her PhD focused on Addiction. Dr. Esra in Ayık Kafa podcast discusses the world’s latest technologies, protocols, products and research in the fields of Biohacking and Longevity, while sharing first-hand information and experiences about the Disease of Addiction, as well as her latest academic studies. *About Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu, PhD* Longevilab’s founder, Dr. Esra, is a United States and internationally trained clinical psychologist and a certified addiction therapist in New York. She served as International Development Advisor on the Yale University Faculty of Medicine Clinical Advisory Board. She is the founder and supervisor of Gaziantep Oya Bahadır Yüksel Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Esra is the designer and implementer of the Turkey Rehabilitation Model. Dr. Esra founded the Contemporary Addiction Studies Association (ÇABAÇAD) in order to combat Turkey’s growing addiction problem. DisclaimerThe information and statements on our YouTube Channel Sober-Head are not intended to guide individuals towards medical diagnosis and treatment.Please consult with your doctor for medical diagnostic and treatment procedures.The content is shared for informational purposes only, derived from scientific studies prepared by EMC Medya Yayıncılık Ticaret Ltd. Şti.’s researchers, consultants, and authors/scientists, as well as compilations from publicly available publications.