Drinking at levels that are obviously stupid or a sign of addiction, lead to memory loss, inability to learn, slow reactions, aching muscles and joints, a tendency to bruise more easily and much, much more.
Alcohol is a diuretic which accelerates a lack of body fluids resulting in dry, brittle hair and nails, both of which are made from keratinised cells which rely on moisture to hold them together in the layers that form the nail plate and hair shaft. Your skin quickly becomes dull and wrinkled if there is not enough moisture around to reach it. I am not going to quote government guide lines for alcoholic consumption here, mainly because they seem to change weekly, or extol the benefits of a regular glass of red or white wine (the colour choice being dependent on who is writing the article) because its entirely up to the individual to decide what their intake is. But if you are fighting the signs of ageing with expensive lotions and even some cosmetic work then you may want to take into consideration the damage that drinking could be doing to your appearance.
The ubiquitous hang over is actually a collection of symptoms that occur after over consumption of alcohol. These include, but are not limited to, a pounding headache, a parched tongue and a queasy stomach. Variables that effect your likelihood of having a hang over include the time of day, the type of alcohol, lack of sleep, whether or not you are eating at the same time and whether or not you stay well hydrated.
If you are eating at the same time as drinking then less alcohol gets into the blood as the alcohol is absorbed more slowly and gets metabolised by the liver and stomach before reaching the blood stream. If you alternate each alcoholic drink with a glass of water then you are more likely to stay hydrated enough to offset some of the effects. When you wake in the morning feeling rotten do not reach for a cup of coffee, as the caffeine it contains is a diuretic and will only serve to make you even more dehydrated. Avoid orange juice because its acidity makes your stomach feel worse.
Alcohol is also used in the beauty world and you will find industrial alcohol in some cosmetics, mainly toners and products to aid skin conditions such as acne. These kinds of alcohol act as an inflammatory and are irritating and drying to the skin. Avoid cosmetics that contain SD Alcohol, Methanol, and Isopropyl alcohol if they are listed in the first five ingredients. Small amounts are ok for most people but those with sensitive skin may find them irritating at all levels.
The myth that alcohol can warm you up is just that along with the hot toddy helping cure a cold myth. Shame, but both have been scientifically proven to not make a difference. What it does do is relax you so you are less anxious about being cold or ill which can be dangerous so avoid that brandy if you are suffering or stuck on a snow covered mountain top. Happy Trails, Readers, Happy Trails.
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