“Drinking is a way of ending the day”. Unending the pressure
of different conditions we have, men have at all times, and in all countries,
called in some physical aid to their consolations- wine, beer, cocktails and a
lot of different alcoholic beverages. A single shot for a temporary solution
that could make them realize they are fully alive. Well, consumed in
moderation, alcohol can have positive effects on cholesterol and blood sugar.
But those rewards are quickly reversed if you overindulge.
“One of the most
consistent findings in recent nutrition research is that moderate alcohol
consumption can improve health and lead to a longer life,” says Eric Rimm,
Sc.D., associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard School
of Public Health.
Moderate drinkers tend to have better health and live longer
than those who are either abstainers or heavy drinkers. In addition to having
fewer heart attacks and strokes, moderate consumers of alcoholic beverages
(beer, wine and distilled spirits or liquor) are generally less likely to
suffer strokes, diabetes, arthritis, enlarged prostate, dementia (including
Alzheimer's disease), and several major cancers.
Based on the ALCOHOLISM,
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH, chronic alcohol
consumption can suppress the immune system, leading to increased susceptibility
to infections. It can create a window of opportunity for serious diseases.
Long-term alcohol abuse can cause a number of physical
symptoms, including :
- cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, epilepsy, polyneuropathy, alcoholic dementia, heart disease,
nutritional deficiencies, peptic
ulcers and sexual dysfunction, and can eventually be fatal.
Alcoholism can have adverse effects on
mental health, causing psychiatric disorders and increasing the risk of
suicide. A depressed mood is a common symptom.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines binge drinking as the
amount of alcohol leading to a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08, which, for
most adults, would be reached by consuming five drinks for men or four for
women over a 2-hour period.
According to the NIAAA, men may be at risk for
alcohol-related problems if their alcohol consumption exceeds 14 standard
drinks per week or 4 drinks per day, and women may be at risk if they
have more than 7 standard drinks per week or 3 drinks per day. It defines a
standard drink as one 12-ounce bottle of beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or
1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.
Wine can be a part of your healthy lifestyle !
According to Eric Rimm, Red wine also contains Resveratrol, a naturally occurring,
powerful polyphenol (plant-derived) compound with some significant antioxidant
properties. Red wine offers more antioxidants due to the prolonged
exposure to the skins and seeds during fermentation.
All of us can use a good break once in a while. But
understand that taking the time to find simple ways to relieve yourself
from stress and depression is not always drinking a bottle of any alcoholic
beverages, two or three just on the weekends. If you're constantly stressed
you've got yourself into a bad place. Probably through a few simple bad habits.
Be aware that you can't make good decisions from bad places. You need to create
some 'space and time' for you to contemplate how to bring your life back into a
healthier balance. Aim to notice more of the things that are going right,
if you are going to a happy place, be it visualizing a beach scene, family
gathering that could balance your perspective on what happens in your life. Drinking
alcoholic beverages should not be a habit. Know your limits. If you haven’t had
a drink all week, it doesn’t mean you have to drink plenty tonight. :)
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