ADVANTAGES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:

 

ADVANTAGES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:

Many of them consume alcohol in western countries whereas the people and especially youngsters in Asian countries are in dilemma about it. People who prefer it believe that advantages of alcohol consumption are as below.

1. Relieves mental stress: It is believed to give relief from mental tension after daily activities. Hence consumption provides relief from it.

2. Provide better sleep. Alcohol has a sedative effect and hence drinking alcohol promotes sleepiness.

3. Increases in appetite. Alcohol rises blood flow to the stomach and gut and also a slight irritant locally. This property rises hunger and there by food consumption.

4. Keeps body warm in winter and cold conditions. it rises blood flow to the skin and there by produces warmth.

5. Helps put on weight to those who want to. Alcohol produces a high amount of calories by metabolism in the body and there by adds to fat content of the body. Advantageous to those who are slim.

6. Helps neglect severe pain: During an injury or accident, alcohol intake can make the person less sensitive to physical pain. Because those centers in brain which feel the pain are sedated.

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DISADVANTAGES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: OVER DRINK

DISADVANTAGES OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:

1. Loss of self-control: Alcohol drinking loses self-control on the body and there by leads to accidents.

2. Damage to liver: Heavy consumption can damage the body organs and systems. Especially liver, stomach, brain are affected. It can also lead to cardiovascular troubles and Blood pressure etc. So having protein rich diet is necessary to rejuvenate the liver.

3. Nerve damage: It causes slow and progressive degeneration of nervous system. Alcohol in chemical terms is highly lipophylic i.e. it can penetrate well into fatty tissues like brain. At high concentrations, it can itself damage the neurons.

4. Leads to obesity. It can put on excess weight. This is due to low consumption ofcarbohydrates taken in the form of food. Alcohol by itself can from energy molecule ATP and provide calories to body. So other calorie generating food especially carbohydrates and fats are not used up. This leads to accumulation and weight gain.

5. Addictive: It is an addictive and people are prone to it. Leading to disturbance in normal life style.

6. Sedation and death: Alcohol is a sedative, moderate drinking is not a risk. But on further heavy consumption it can lead to coma and death.

Socially alcohol has much impact as there can be accidents due to drink and drive. Also one can lose his senses and misbehave causing trouble to others. Besides it a costly drink so can put economic burden on low income people.

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Using vodka toothache remedies

Vodka Toothache Remedies

Finding a solution to a dental toothache can be a very frustrating process. When a person is in pain, having to try different remedies for a toothache is not fun, especially if the toothache remedies are not working. In fact, there are some toothache remedies that will work to make the problem worse. Having a very painful toothache hurt even worse can make even the biggest dentist haters take a visit to their local dental office!

Unfortunately, many people who do not like the dentist often suffer from painful toothaches that require that they visit them against their will. Pain often controls what a person does. Until they can get to the dentist, there are some remedies that actually do provide some relief. These can be very valuable, especially for those who are out of town or can’t get to their dentist’s office for some other reason. Vodka toothache remedies are very popular as a pain reliever.

Using vodka toothache remedies

For those who are interested in using vodka toothache remedies, it is important to know how they are supposed to work. When someone says they used vodka toothache remedies, it does not mean they were drinking the vodka! This may work to relieve pain, but it may also cause more pain in the form of a hangover. It is instead used by applying the vodka to the spot where the toothache is originating from. If the spot is not localized (the pain is radiating all over one side of the mouth), the vodka can be used as a mouthwash.

Obviously, this isn’t a practice anyone should use on a regular basis. But for those with a toothache, it may work well to give some pain relief. If the pain does not subside after trying the vodka toothache remedies a couple times, it is probably best to try other methods of relief or just go ahead to the dentist.

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Beer flavonoid may boost brain power ## Beer Make you Smarter

A compound found in hops— one of the basic ingredients of beer— is capable of improving memory and thought patterns in mice, reported Quartz.

In a new study from Oregon State University, researchers sought to found out if xanthohumol, a flavonoid found only in hops, could slow down palmitoylation— a natural process associated with memory degradation in animals and humans.  A group of young and old mice were put on an eight-week diet of xanthohumol, a flavonoid found only in hops.

After going through a series of tests, the younger mice showed improvement in spatial memory and cognitive flexibility. The older mice did not show any changes.

While hops are the only dietary source of the rare compound, it would require drinking 2,000 liters of beer— or 5,636 bottles of beer— for a person to get the same effect.

The findings suggest that xanothohumol could potentially be used to treat cognitive problems

Have you ever wondered if beer can make you smarter? Read my new blog on the NaturalNews Network to learn about new scientific research into the possible brain benefits offered by an herb that has been used to flavor beer for centuries.

While beer is not an ideal substitute for your healthier hydrating agents (such as water), a few compounds contained in this beverage are showing great promise as treatment options for everything from gut health to brain function. Some of the most interesting research into the possible health benefits of beer has focused on one particular ingredient: hops

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How to Use Alcohol RuM to Treat a Cold

There is no real cure for the common cold, but there are things you can do to temporarily alleviate some of the symptoms, such as a sore throat or a stuffy nose. A shot of alcohol can help make you feel better, but keep in mind that too much alcohol (as with any remedy) can do just the opposite and make you feel worse. Read this article to find out how to mix some hot drinks that can help soothe a sore throat and decongest a stuffy nose.


Drink a shot of alcohol with some honey or lemon to soothe a sore throat.Honey and lemon are both antibacterial. Lemon would help get rid of any mucus while honey would help hydrate a sore throat and make it feel better.

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Red wine IS good for cutting blood pressure (but you need to take out the alcohol)

All of the men tried each combination of food and drink for four weeks.

The good news, for red wine lovers, is that it really can cut your blood pressure.

The bad news is the alcohol has to be removed first.

Drinking non-alcoholic red wine might not sound as much fun, but for people at risk of heart problems it could be a lifesaver, it is claimed.

A study shows for the first time that natural antioxidant compounds in red wine – not the alcohol – are good for your heart health.

Researchers in Spain say the alcohol weakens the ability of red wine to cut blood pressure, effectively cancelling out any benefits.

They found that men at high risk for heart disease had lower blood pressure after drinking non-alcoholic red wine every day for four weeks.

The researchers studied 67 men with diabetes or three or more cardiovascular risk factors who ate a common diet combined with different drinking habits.

The red wine and non-alcoholic wine contained equal amounts of polyphenols, an antioxidant that decreases blood pressure.

High blood pressure, or hypertension which is classified as more than 140/90, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.

The first figure, the systolic pressure, corresponds to the ‘surge’ that occurs with each heartbeat while the diastolic reading is the pressure  in the ‘resting’ stage between beats.During the red wine phase, the men had very little reduction in blood pressure and there was no change while drinking gin.

However, after drinking non-alcoholic red wine, blood pressure decreased by about six in systolic and two in diastolic blood pressure, possibly reducing the risk  of heart disease by 14 per cent and stroke by as much as  20 per cent.

The study is published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research.

 BUZZ-WORTHY BENEFITS OF RED WINE:

1. Memory Protection Against Alzheimer’s Disease: The powerful antioxidant resveratrol protects against cell damage and prevents age-related mental decline.
2. Mimics Gym Time: Resveratrol is also responsible for heart-healthy benefits, including improved physical performance and muscle strength. It also mimics cardiovascular enhancements similar to exercise. But the benefits are limited, so don’t always trade in your cardio for cabernet.
3. Cancer Treatment: Researchers aren’t exactly sure how, but another active antioxidant in red wine known as quercetin works against cancer cells, according to the American Cancer Society. It helps to induce natural cell death in certain types of cancers, most often colon cancer.
4. Promotes Long Life: Red wine drinkers have a 34 percent lower mortality rate than beer or vodka drinkers, according to a 29-year-long study. Resveratrol is the polyphenol that could be responsible for its longevity benefits. But researchers think any diet rich in polyphenols, which are known to protect against the development of chronic diseases — they're found amply in red wine — could be why.
5. Lowers Risk Of Heart Disease and Stroke: Red wine tannins, which are what make red wine the color red, contain procyanidins — known for protecting against heart disease. Resveratrol also helps to remove chemicals responsible for causing blood clots, which is the primary cause of coronary disease. A daily dose of red wine cuts blood clot-related stroke rates by 50 percent.

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CHAMPAGNE IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART !

The University promotes a safe and responsible attitude to alcohol consumption

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Champagne does this by increasing the availability of nitric oxide, a vascular active molecule which controls blood pressure. It is able to induce these effects because it contains polyphenols, plant chemicals from the red grapes and white grapes used in Champagne production.

When you drink Champagne, these polyphenols get absorbed into the circulation where they are able to act on the vascular system.  Specifically, they appear to slow down the natural removal of nitric oxide from our blood, meaning that it will have a longer time to act on blood vessels and so improve the flow of blood around the body.

High nitric oxide levels in the blood, as a result of drinking Champagne, can have beneficial effects, because as well as increasing blood flow, it may help to decrease both blood pressure and the likelihood of blood clots forming. This could therefore reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular disease and stroke, but more research needs to be done to determine the long term effects of daily Champagne consumption.

Dr Jeremy Spencer, from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences said: "Our research has shown that drinking around two glasses of Champagne can have beneficial effects on the way blood vessels function, in a similar way to that observed with red wine. We always encourage a responsible approach to alcohol consumption, but the fact that drinking Champagne has the potential to reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke, is very exciting news." 

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Could Drinking Whiskey Help You Lose Weight ?

 JACK DANIELS (1.5 ounce shot):

• Calories: 96
• Carbs: 0 grams
• Fat: 0 grams
• Protein: 0 grams

Four years ago, John Watson (of popular cycling site the Radavist) was fed up—literally—to the tune of 225 unhappy pounds; his bike life suffered the consequences. “I wanted to be able to enjoy tough rides and be fit enough to carry camera gear with me, or sprint up ahead to set up a photo,” he wrote in a personal account last year. “I wanted to up my game.”

Watson gave his diet a hard look and made some changes. Key among them: He saved his beloved burgers, pizza, and BBQ for treats after particularly long, hard rides, opting for lean protein and salads most of the time instead. And he gave up beer altogether, switching solely to bourbon. On the bike, he started mixing some harder rides into his regular cycling repertoire.

• Keep it clear and/or neat. When picking your poison, clearer spirits have the least impact on your metabolism, says Sims. “They are metabolized faster than anything else and have minimal sugar and sulfites, so you don’t get the same insulin response that promotes fat storage as you do with more sugary drinks,” she says. “So best to swap beer for a clear spirit cocktail with a very low sugar mixer or a whiskey neat.”

• Alcohol drops inhibitions and increases appetite. Buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks were invented for a reason—to feed people who have had too much to drink. “Drinking dims your appetite satiety signals,” says Sims. That means you may feel hungry and eat more if you drink too much. In the end, there’s no magic to the matrix, it’s all a matter of not just making smart choices, but also sticking to them.

Calories and Alcohol

Weight loss is a matter of consuming fewer calories than you use, which can be more difficult sometimes if you're drinking. Not only do you need to account for the calories in the alcoholic beverages you're consuming but also any extra food you eat due to lowered inhibitions from the alcohol. A jigger of tequila has 115 calories, and the same amount of whisky, gin, brandy or rum has 115 to 125 calories, depending on the proof. If you add mixers to make a cocktail, the calories can really skyrocket. For example, a White Russian has 270 calories, an 8-ounce margarita has 453 calories and a pina colada has 644 calories. 

Drs. Michael R. and Mary Dan Eades (Protein Power)

“Can I drink alcohol on the Protein Power Plan?”

“Yes, you can! But, like with everything else, you are limited by your Carbohydrate Maximum. Dry white or red wine (3 oz.) or Miller Lite beer (12 oz.) will cost you 3 or 4 effective carb grams, but are still reasonable choices as long as you count them in your daily totals. Hard liquor will cost you a lot of empty calories. Take it easy and count those carbs! Wine-in moderation-can even help improve insulin sensitivity.”

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Top Most Expensive Liquors In The World

Tequila Le y

Price: $1.5 Million or Rupees: 9,53,85,675

This comes in a hand-crafted, one litter , two-piece bottle. One half of the bottle is pure platinum while the other is pure white gold. The two halves are held together by a solid platinum emblem and it costs accordingly.

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New alcohol guidelines show increased Risk or No

Updated alcohol consumption guidelines give new advice on limits for men and pregnant women.

New proposed guidelines on alcohol, drawn up by the Chief Medical Officers of the UK, have been published today.

The expert group that produced the guidelines looked at the body of new evidence about the potential harms of alcohol that has emerged since the previous guidelines were published in 1995.

There are three main issues on which revised or new guidance is given:

• guidance on regular drinking
• guidance on single drinking sessions
• guidance on drinking in pregnancy

Regular drinking

The guidance advises that:

• to keep health risks from drinking alcohol to a low level you are safest not regularly drinking more than 14 units per week – 14 units is equivalent to a bottle and a half of wine or five pints of export-type lager (5% a bv) over the course of a week – this applies to both men and women
• if you do drink as much as 14 units per week, it is best to spread this evenly over three days or more
• if you have one or two heavy drinking sessions, you increase your risks of death from long-term illnesses and from accidents and injuries
• the risk of developing a range of illnesses (including, for example, cancers of the mouth, throat and breast) increases with any amount you drink on a regular basis
• if you wish to cut down the amount you're drinking, a good way to achieve this is to have several alcohol-free days each week

Single drinking sessions

The new proposed guidelines also look at the potential risks of single drinking sessions, which can include accidents resulting in injury (causing death in some cases), misjudging risky situations, and losing self-control.

You can reduce these risks by:

• limiting the total amount of alcohol you drink on any occasion
• drinking more slowly, drinking with food, and alternating alcoholic drinks with water
• avoiding risky places and activities, making sure you have people you know around, and ensuring you can get home safely

Some groups of people are more likely to be affected by alcohol and should be more careful of their level of drinking. These include:

• young adults
• older people
• those with low body weight
• those with other health problems
• those on medicines or other drugs
  

• Drinking and pregnancy

         The guidelines recommend that:

• if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all, to keep risks to your baby to a minimum
• drinking in pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby, with the more you drink the greater the risk

If you are worried about how much you have been drinking when pregnant, talk to your doctor or midwife.

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