Can I do moxibustion after drinking alcohol?

Drinking in moderation is good for the body. At the very least, it can promote blood circulation. However, if you drink a lot or even to the point of alcoholism, your physical condition will probably get worse day by day. In modern society, people like to use moxibustion to regulate their bodies, which is economical, affordable, and effective. So the question is, can you drink alcohol during moxibustion?

The dangers of drinking

(1) Drinking a lot of alcohol can cause the following negative effects

1. Death: If we drink for a long time, a large amount of alcohol will inhibit the respiratory center of our brain, cause respiratory arrest, and even cause our blood sugar to drop, which are all very fatal factors.

2. Malabsorption syndrome causes various vitamin deficiencies which indirectly lead to a variety of nervous system damage.

(2) The impact of long-term heavy drinking

1. Liver damage: Fat accumulation in the liver causes fatty liver.

2. Gastric ulcer: Long-term and heavy drinking may cause gastric bleeding, which may endanger our lives.

3. Nervous system damage: such as peripheral neuropathy.

4. Cerebral cortical atrophy: Reports show that some chronic alcoholics have cerebral cortical atrophy, and some patients also show signs of intellectual decline.

(3) Impact of alcoholism on family life

1. Easily excited, prone to temper tantrums, poor judgment and control, prone to conflict with others, sensitive to external stimuli, and have a high crime rate.

2. Drunk people may commit violence against their spouses and children, who then become the targets of violent behavior and affect family harmony.

3. Being absent-minded affects work efficiency.

4. Alienation from friends and family causes alcoholics to suffer greater psychological frustration and pressure, leading them to become more self-destructive and evil.