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So, Dr Sim urges anyone who knows they’re allergic to certain foods, particularly grains, to be aware they could be in drinks, too. In other cases, people can be intolerant to the chemicals that give alcoholic drinks their flavour and colour, not the alcohol itself. Histamine (found in red wine) and salicylates (found in wine, […]

“Generally, over time, there have been new studies that show that chronic alcohol use — at very heavy use — can lead to brain damage, both gray and white matter. It can cause brain atrophy and shrink your brain over time,” shares Dr. Anand. If you or someone you know is suffering from alcoholism, contact

Moderation Management is a program that focuses on helping individuals reduce their alcohol consumption to a moderate level or quit altogether. This may include therapy, medication-assisted treatment, or holistic approaches such as yoga and meditation. Others may have had negative experiences with AA in the past and are seeking alternative methods of support. How to

While most people can tolerate sulfites in foods, there are some who are especially sensitive to them and may experience an asthma attack. In rare instances, exposure to sulfites has been known to cause a potentially life-threatening, whole-body allergy alcohol intolerance symptoms known as anaphylaxis. Antihistamines like Allegra (fexofenadine) and Zyrtec (cetirizine) can help alleviate