Alcohol has been a part of human culture for millennia, with historical evidence of its production dating back to prehistoric times. It has been used in various cultural traditions and was once attributed mystical properties. Alcohol, particularly ethanol, is a source of "empty calories" and lacks essential nutrients. It interferes with the absorption of vital … Continue reading The complex relationship between alcohol and nutrition: Insights from “Alcohol and Nutrition”
Embracing natural solutions to stress with Dr. Michael T. Murray
Eighty percent of Americans report increased stress, which can lead to severe health issues (e.g., heart disease, weakened immunity). Chronic stress overwhelms the body's natural defenses, progressing through three phases: Alarm (fight/flight), resistance (ongoing coping) and exhaustion (systemic collapse). Stress stems from environmental, emotional and lifestyle factors, often manifesting as insomnia, depression or irritability. Tools like the Social Readjustment Rating Scale help … Continue reading Embracing natural solutions to stress with Dr. Michael T. Murray
CNN scrambling to cover for Covid-vaccine-induced deaths across America, now blaming alcohol abuse for 1 out of every 5 deaths in demographic age group of 20 to 49
First it was cold showers and referee whistles that were suddenly killing healthy athletes and military members, and now it’s alcohol abuse as the cover story for the tsunami of SADS, also known as sudden adult death syndrome, due to the Covid clot shot effect. A “global study” has revealed that it’s whiskey, wine and … Continue reading CNN scrambling to cover for Covid-vaccine-induced deaths across America, now blaming alcohol abuse for 1 out of every 5 deaths in demographic age group of 20 to 49
Locked down Australians now having their alcohol purchases monitored and limited due to “COVID”
The crazy authoritarianism in Australia is worsening as tyrannical leaders continue using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to crack down on a once-free society, even to the point of monitoring and limiting purchases of alcohol by residents of housing and apartment units controlled by the government. According to News.Com.Au, the country’s largest news agency, locked-down residents in housing … Continue reading Locked down Australians now having their alcohol purchases monitored and limited due to “COVID”
BEYOND STUPID: Australia orders citizens to keep masks on while drinking alcohol outdoors
The far-left Australian capital of Melbourne has decided that in order to keep its residents “safe” against the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19), everyone will now be required to wear a mask while drinking alcohol outside. In a press announcement, Premier Daniel Andrews explained that residents of Melbourne will need to figure out a way to pour alcohol through … Continue reading BEYOND STUPID: Australia orders citizens to keep masks on while drinking alcohol outdoors
Auto-brewery syndrome – when gut bacteria produce too much alcohol – may cause fatty liver disease
Some microorganisms can raise a person’s blood alcohol to dangerously high levels, even if he hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol his whole life. In a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, certain types of gut bacteria can ferment carbohydrates into alcohol within the body — a condition known as auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). A team of researchers from the Capital Institute of Pediatrics in … Continue reading Auto-brewery syndrome – when gut bacteria produce too much alcohol – may cause fatty liver disease
Hygiene 101: Hand sanitizers work, but handwashing gets rid of more germs, explain scientists
While hand sanitizers work, handwashing is still the gold standard for hygiene as it kills more germs. According to Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center physician Dr. Roland Newman II, while there’s truth in the claims saying that hand sanitizers can kill 99 percent of germs, some pathogens can still sneak through. Handwashing is still the best According … Continue reading Hygiene 101: Hand sanitizers work, but handwashing gets rid of more germs, explain scientists
Got the sniffles? Avoid these 4 foods if you want to recover from a cold or flu faster
Having the flu or the common cold can be very distressing. It makes you nauseous and feel tired all the time. Your throat is often itchy and you keep on coughing. The flu and the common cold typically go away on their own. But due to how burdensome they can be, you want to speed up … Continue reading Got the sniffles? Avoid these 4 foods if you want to recover from a cold or flu faster
The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
According to Mental Health America, at least six million men in the U.S. are affected by depression annually. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that compared to women, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.54 percent higher in 2017. In the same vein, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that 62,000 men die due to alcohol-related … Continue reading The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
Patients of weight-loss surgery are at triple the death risk from substance use, study says
Some people who struggle to lose weight turn to gastric bypass surgery in hopes of quick and lasting results. While this operation can make a difference for some patients initially, it could lead to a host of problems in the long term – and one surprising one is a higher risk of death due to substance … Continue reading Patients of weight-loss surgery are at triple the death risk from substance use, study says
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