Practical info for the smarter drinker
Gaelic for “water of life,” whiskey has been touted as a cure for everything from toothaches to swine flu. Even the common cold is said to be stymied by whiskey’s magical properties. So does whiskey help with a cold? Or is it just another excuse for grandpa to take his “medicine?” Due to a particular …
How Alcohol Depletes Nutrients It’s fun to argue the healthful merits of alcohol, but the cold, frosty truth is that it has no nutritional value whatsoever. Even more to the point, though, is that it actually depletes the body’s essential vitamins and nutrients. The reason this happens is because alcohol has a habit of inhibiting …
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or what Seinfeld’s Kramer calls “the jimmy legs,” is a disorder in which those affected feel a constant urge to move their legs to ease unpleasant sensations. The New York University medical center estimates that about 5% of the world’s adult population suffers from chronic jimmy legs, and some research indicates …
What would it be like to live in a world where drinking didn’t give you a headache? For early risers who enjoy a late-night cocktail, it might sound like heaven. Here in the real world, though, headaches are a common and tragic result of one too many the night before. Like G.I. Joe once said, …
Admari’s KickAssam Tea Secretly one of the best natural ways to recover the morning after a few too many. From their site: “KickAssam was crafted for your active lifestyle, with focus-enhancing and energy-boosting all natural ingredients.” $11.99 – View Item The Tipsy Vegan Don’t need to be a vegan to love turning food into alcoholic …