Alcohol and Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly?
“Everyone wants to reach Heaven but no one wants to die”, an old Chinese proverb.
We live in a world that demonizes all good things that the commoner can enjoy. 80% of the Medical fraternity and 99% of the so called Health conscious websites, tarnish the image of Alcohol as if it is the worst poison known to mankind.
They talk as if a mere inclusion of Alcohol in one’s diet will cause all Hell break loose. The irony is, these websites talk as if, if you eat the so called Healthy stuff, one would live to immortality.
To all those tarnishing the image and reputation of Alcohol, a bitter truth is, even all those who had only eaten the best of health foods have still died.
No matter what these so called health websites advice us to eat and drink, death is certain.
the harmless Chicken
This is considered healthy, right? But do you know most chicken raised by poultry farms use Human Growth Hormones. Now do you have any clue as to what a Human Growth Hormones does when ingested by a human?
All the organs of the person starts to enlarge and grow. HGH, no wonder they have aptly named. The fist place where growth occurs would be the heart, and there is a high incidence of Heart diseases among Chicken eaters.
Don’t believe us. Look around and compare the data for yourself. America has the largest chain of fast food joints and restaurants. The number one most popular item on the menu card is, Chicken wings, and Spicy chicken. Of course not to mention the different fusion of chicken being present in other items.
Guess what? Among the top killer diseases in America, Cardio Vascular diseases occupies the number 2 spot. And more so, diet has been found to have a serious relation with coronary heart diseases. Does it ring the bell?
All Corn are GMO
There cannot be a more delicious bread than Corn bread. A more better meal than Corn Meal, a more complete breakfast than a Corn porridge. Corn was truly the gold in diet standards until the GMO and Monsanto, killed it.
Today, 95% of Corn in the world market has GMO origin. Now the complications of eating a GMO foods is very extensive and more so, it just not possible to list them all. But we shall mention two consequences. Among women, early onset of Menopause, Infertility and Osteoporosis. Among men, Erectile Dysfunction, low sperm count, obesity, Alzheimer;s disease, Kidney issues.
There is Nothing Natural left in so called Natural foods-includes Vegetables and Fruits
Probably you have heard them a countless times on TV and in Cinemas, “Eat your vegges”, or “Vegetables are good for you”, “Fruits, the secret to longevity”. Hey!, but wait, do you know, apart from the countless sprays of insecticides and fertilizers used during the process of growth, there is something called as “Harvest showers”.
To preserve the harvested fruits and vegetables and keep them fresh over countless days of intercontinental and transcontinental travels, the harvest is showered with Chemicals that can cause serious damage.
Here we shall list just three of the Chemicals to indicate the dangers they pose to human health.
MALEIC HYDRAZIDE
This chemical prevents sprouting in Garlic, Onions, Potatoes and Carrots.
Side effects:
- Causes Infertility among Women.
- ED among Men
- Mood swings and irritability in men and women
THIABENDAZOLE
Used to prevent rottenness among Citrus fruits.
Side effects:
Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Drowsiness, Giddiness.
SULFURYL FLUORIDE
Sulfuryl fluoride is a colorless, odorless gas. It is used to fumigate stored agricultural products like grains. Sulfuryl fluoride is used to control a wide range of pests. Some of these include, bed bugs, Termites, Rats and mice.
Side effects
Stomach pain, vomiting, difficulty breathing, confusion, low blood pressure, convulsions, low blood calcium levels, abnormal heart rhythm, and death.
It is imperative to understand that washing does not remove these toxins completely. Most times, progressive accumulation of these hazardous compounds occurs over a period of time causing damage at cell levels.
So the take home point
We live in a world where every things has varied levels of Chemical involvement either directly or indirectly. With damage occurring at Organs level, Tissue level and Cell level, all the time. Whether the individual likes it or not, knows this or not, he or she is constantly on a road called disintegration.
So, to put one’s foot in one’s mouth and call, Alcohol as unhealthy would be the heights of idiosyncrasies. The truth is, of all the things that the Health and Nutritional sector advocates as healthy, there is nothing really healthy that could be found in unaltered original state.
Whisky – the water of life.
Alcohol would probably be the only health tonic that Man has today, that qualifies all of the set standards for health and rejuvenation. The most popular Alcohol, Whisky has been right called as the Water of life.
You only get what you have asked for-No Secret Formula mysteries
Today the economics of Commerce is giving us more than we ask for. In a bid to give the customer more, the word of service is adding the extra toppings, invisibly so as to keep every customer attached, addicted and dedicated to their product.
Under the tag word, Secret formula, consumer companies add a whole lot of un-Natural stuffs, un-Wanted stuffs, un-Asked for stuffs, into their products.
Today, more people are addicted to Coke and Pepsi than to a decent nutritious meal that revitalizes their bodies. They simply live merely drinking Coke or Pepsi.
If you were to ask these MNCs, as to what makes their products so addictive ? All you will receive would be this answer, “Oh!, we just make the stuff good”, and how do you do it sir?, Oh!, that is our secret formula.
But with Alcohol, there is no hidden agenda or hidden formula. If the label claims, 33% Proof, you will get the same concentration, if the proof is 80%, that is what you will receive. What other product can come closer to the authenticity and faithfulness that Alcohol can offer?
Alcohol and Creativity
Benefits of Alcohol
Alcohol improves Blood Circulation which in turn promotes good Heart health.
Alcohol prevents Dementia thereby protecting Brain health.
Alcohol fights depression.
Alcohol enhances socialization and promotes a time of friendship and happiness.
Alcohol improves HDL-the good Cholesterol levels in blood
Alcohol improves Appetite and promotes healthy Metabolism, which dwindles with age.
Alcohol improves your sex life. In men, you get hard on erection due to healthy blood flow. In women, it hikes up libido.
Alcohol prevents Gallstones
Alcohol prevents Diabetes
Alcohol increase Dopamine receptors in the Brain.
Alcohol has been mentioned in all great Cultures and is a necessary celebration element more important than food during feasts.
Some cultures adore Alcohol to the status as the food from the gods.
Conclusion
Do you know, Alcohol is the single most solvent which finds its use in 99% of Medicinal drugs and yet the world of Medicine calls, Alcohol, bad, what an irony?
Word of Caution
Enjoy responsibly. Alcohol is not going anywhere, so just don’t get into a habit of Binge drinking. Binge drinking will only reveal your immaturity.
Recommendation: Two shots and not more. Follow it up with a good meal.
Disclaimer: This post is written for Matured audience who use Common sense and their Cognitive abilities to discern the Right from Wrong, Good from Bad. If you feel that you do not fit the description, please feel free to leave.
