Drinking alcohol in moderation isn’t a bad thing, but if you find you’re consuming too much alcohol, it’s time to look at ways of cutting back. Thankfully, there are several ways in which you can reduce your alcohol consumption without having to feel like you’re missing out. Image source: … [Read more...]
The Effect Alcohol Is Having On Your Fitness Training
There’s no denying that within British culture, fitness and going to the gym are a huge part of our lives. Marathon applications are up and gym memberships are ever-increasing, with it estimated that around 15% of Brits now have one. It’s also fair to state that alcohol consumption in the UK has increased. The pandemic has certainly played its part in that, leading to a 14% … [Read more...]
Foods That Create Havoc With Your Immune System
While eating immune-boosting foods like oranges and broccoli is greatly highlighted there is a need to avoid foods that may create a havoc with your body's defence system. If you must eat them, try to keep it to minimum. With that said avoid them when you are shopping at the grocery store. Candy & Cookies Candies, Packaged cookies, and cakes contain lots of added … [Read more...]
Hangover Cure Kit: 5 Herbs to Keep Handy
Beer, wine and spirits are widely consumed especially during festivity. Chronic alcohol use disorder or occasional binge drinking can cause a wide range of health problems, such as hangover, liver damage and cancer. The impurities in alcohol (which vary from one type of alcohol to another) can also contribute to the severity of the hangover. In other words, the more pure the … [Read more...]
11 Sure Shot Ways to Get Rid of Alcohol in 2019
Kicking back with a glass of or two of an alcoholic beverage is perfectly normal for a large number of people. You are out with your pals, you get a beer or pour some wine and sip. It gives you a relaxed and warm feeling and that’s all there is. However, there are some people for whom one glass or drink becomes many, one night out turns into every night of the week and drinking … [Read more...]
Alcohol Can Be Beneficial In Moderation
Everyone has heard a lengthy story about how alcohol is bad for your health. Alarming stories float around on the internet and in commercial advertisements of ruined families or tragic accidents. That may be true when alcohol is consumed irresponsibly or in too high of a quantity. However, what if it's consumed in moderation and in a responsible way? No one should drink and … [Read more...]
Is Alcohol Consumption Influenced By The Era You Grew Up In?
Today it is well documented that as our bodies get older, we break down alcohol more slowly and are much more sensitive to its effects. We also know that consumption of alcohol can cause premature aging of the skin, damage our brain and lead to certain types of Cancer such as the mouth, oesophagus (gullet), bowel, breast and throat. Unfortunately those women who entered … [Read more...]
Tips To Manage Alcohol Intake During Holiday Parties
Alcohol continues to be a big part of holiday celebrations. There are plenty of opportunities for toasts and alcohol around the holiday season, this does not mean that you have to spend the holidays alone and avoid people, but it means that you have to have to socialize with a strategy. With all the celebrations and toasting around the corner, some of us can lose track of how … [Read more...]