Alcohol

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of death.  Controversy has surrounded the role that the consumption of alcohol plays in the risk for cardiovascular disease.  Previous studies have indicated that excess alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but low alcohol intake is regarded as beneficial to cardiovascular

Along with the dreaded hangover the morning after a great party, comes the undertaking that next time you would follow the advice that has been passed on from generation to generation: “Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer.” One often wonders how much

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of death.  Controversy has surrounded the role that the consumption of alcohol plays in the risk for cardiovascular disease.  Previous studies have indicated that excess alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but low alcohol intake is regarded as beneficial to cardiovascular

After abstaining from alcohol for nine long months during pregnancy, many new mothers can’t wait to relax again with a long overdue drink in hand.  While the harmful effects of the use of alcohol during pregnancy are well known, much less is known about the use of alcohol while breastfeeding. 

After a tough day at the office, sitting down with a drink is a sure way to help you unwind. Having a drink in the company of friends or a loved one can also help you to relax and get into the “feel-good” mood.    In this scenario you can relax

THE INTAKE OF ALCOHOL Beer contains around 5% alcohol, wines around 10% and spirits around 30%. Metabolism of Alcohol Ethanol is one of the few substances absorbed from the stomach and then further absorbed, unchanged, in the small intestines of humans. The direct absorption in the stomach can be slowed

Beer contains around 5% alcohol, wines around 10% and spirits around 30%. Metabolism of Alcohol Ethanol is one of the few substances absorbed from the stomach and then further absorbed,unchanged, in the small intestines of humans. The direct absorption in the  stomach can be slowed down by having a meal