Wellness Pathway #217
Minimize Alcohol
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One of my running buddies, who loves to drink beer, was excited to read of all the recent studies
indicating the potential health benefits of beer. The headlines scream: "Antioxidants in Beer may
Defend against Alzheimer's Disease!" "Beer Cuts Risk of Cataracts and Heart Disease!" "Beer may be
Better than Soy or Citrus!"
The only problem, when you read the fine print, is that you would need to consume 2,000 liters of
beer per day to ingest the effective concentration for antioxidant activity. All the more reason,
notes my friend with a sly wink, to drink early and often.
That's the problem with reports of the potential health benefits of alcohol, which is often based on
research paid for by the alcohol industry. Such reports tempt people into drinking alcohol for
health reasons, without taking into consideration the counterbalancing negative health impacts of
alcohol.
In addition to inebriation, with its concomitant loss of motor and muscle control, the direct
effects of alcohol are toxic. It's the other ingredients in alcoholic drinks that make them in
beneficial, when consumed in moderate amounts. And there is evidence that even small amounts of
alcohol can increase the risk of breast cancer and birth defects in women and their children.
Andrew Weil's recommendation is a good one to live by: "The best way to protect yourself from the
hazards of alcohol is not to use it at all, and if you do drink, not to drink every day." There are
so many better ways to get the alleged health benefits of alcohol, including relaxation. Breath
control, yoga, meditation, prayer, and other techniques beat a glass of red wine and other alcoholic
drinks, hands down, as a way to relax and get to sleep at the end of every day.
Coaching Inquiries: Do you drink alcohol on a regular or even daily basis? Why? What do use it for?
Do you limit your consumption to no more than two drinks in a 24-hour period? What changes, if any,
do you want to make here?
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