Practical info for the smarter drinker
Anyone who has ever taken a shot of whiskey knows that it starts a little fire in the tummy. The warmth radiates outward and many would even say that it “burns.” But, is it really making you warmer, or is that just some kind of chemical reaction or mental trick? The answer is that alcohol …
It’s something we hear growing up along with warnings about getting hairy palms from having too much fun during alone time and going blind from watching too much TV in the dark – alcohol will kill your brain cells! Well kids, that’s just not true … although you still may want to be careful of …
A Brief Historical Look at “Grandpa’s Medicine” It is a documented fact that my mom used to give me a “thimbleful” of Black Velvet when I had a cold as a child to help me sleep, or so she says. Then there’s the well-meaning mom who rubs booze on her baby’s gums when he’s teething …
Doesn’t just knowing there are three health benefits make you feel better? We should probably stop right here and think no more on the subject, but then no one would believe us at parties if we couldn’t back up our healthy habits with facts. Health Benefit #1 Although these aren’t in any order, it may …
Booze (Unfortunately) Sets Hearts Ablaze It’s a dreaded gastrointestinal experience: that slowly creeping burn that rolls out over your chest and up into your throat, making you feel like there’s gassy lava pumping through your heart. Mmmm … heartburn from drinking! Once it arrives there’s little you can do but wait it out. Sure, you …