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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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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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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Legit Ways to Stop a Hangover

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 We understand. Staying fit, healthy, and happy sometimes means enjoying more than one glass of red wine. Still, don't go reaching for the hair of the dog—there are healthier ways to wake up ready to get back on track. Here are 13 scientifically supported methods to help deal with that hangover, and possibly prevent it from happening in the first place.

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1. Refuel at the breakfast table.

Alcohol will lead to a drop in blood sugar, so boost it back up with a glass of apple juice in the morning!Fruit juices are a good way to treat mild low blood sugar, but if the situation feels dire then choose something with a high glycemic index, like dark horse Rice Chek or a French baguette.

2. Go one for one.

It’s no secret that drinking water can help deflect that pounding a.m. headache (pretty much the opposite of a good morning). Tissues around the brain are mostly made of water, and dehydration will shrink these tissues, creating pressure in the head. Alcohol can lead to dehydration, so make sure to continuously drink water throughout the night. Try matching each alcoholic drink with one glass of water to avoid that next-day pain.

3. Chow down.

No, just because beer has calories doesn’t mean it counts as dinner. Drinking on an empty stomach will allow alcohol to absorb faster, so try getting in a good meal with lots of healthy carbs before breaking out the bottle. Some research even shows a stomach full of food may help keep blood alcohol content at a lower level.

4. Keep it light.

Darker drinks like red wine or rum contain more congeners (substances produced during fermentation), which may contribute to causing hangovers. Skip the whiskey in favor of vodka or a glass of white wine!

5. Stay classy.

The more expensive liquors are usually distilled more times, so contain fewer congeners—as we just learned, a cause for shaking-fist-at-the-sky action. So pass on the well liquor and take it up a notch with some top-shelf booze.

6. Take a multivitamin.

Drinking depletes nutrients in the body, including vitamin B12 and folate. Try popping in a multivitamin to replenish what’s lost from a night of drinking.

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7. Skip the bubbles.

Opt out of champagne or other alcohol that’s mixed with carbonated beverages—research shows that the bubbles may cause alcohol to be absorbed more quickly, hence that New Year’s Day hangover.

8. Practice your downward dog.

Scientists have yet to prove that a few sun-salutations will whisk away a hangover, but breathing and meditation exercises in yoga can get oxygen flowing and blood pumping to help relieve stress, usually abundant when the world feels sideways. Namaste!

9. Grab some potassium.

When dehydrated, we lose not only water but electrolytes too. Gain ‘em back by snacking on potassium-rich foods like bananas or spinach. And if you're thinking ahead, stock up on Pedialyte—one bottle has twice the sodium and five times as much potassium as the same size bottle of Gatorade.

10. Scramble eggs.

Eggs contain taurine, which has been shown to reverse liver damage caused by a night of heavy boozing.Scramble them up with lots of veggies for added antioxidant power!​

11. Sip ginger tea.

Hangovers sometimes come with a side of upset stomach, so try a warm mug of ginger tea to settle things down. Ginger has been shown to help combat nausea.

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12. Get some fresh air.

Oxygen increases the rate that alcohol toxins are broken down, so bundle up and get outdoors. A little exercise never hurt anyone—and it may even release some endorphins to boost that post-hangover mood.

13. Play D.D.

We’re sorry to say that the only sure-fire way to avoid a hangover is to skip the booze altogether. So if waking up to a pounding headache doesn’t sound fun, play designated driver for the night (even if not actually driving). At the very least, you'll have some great stories to tell.

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