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Should You Drink?

6/30/2018

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Here it is summertime, filled with vacations, playing in the sun, boating, and camping to name just a few activities that come into play this time of year. 
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Another activity that comes with the summer season is an increase in drinking alcoholic beverages. Most of us enjoy a drink now and then, often when socializing or hanging out with friends and family. Unfortunately for many of us, warm weather can open the possibility of over drinking which can take a toll on our health. 

There have been so many studies published in the media around both the beneficial effects of alcohol and the harmful effects, depending on your age and health status, and how much alcohol you drink. The impact of drinking can be pretty devastating to progress with diet and fitness as well as long-term damage to your body. 

Here are a few interesting facts about drinking alcohol from a study of roughly 50,000 adults over the age of 18:
1. 37% of adults surveyed in the U.S. drink alcohol infrequently, putting their risk of health problems from drinking in a low-risk factor.
2. 35% of adults surveyed do not drink alcohol at all.
3. 28% of adults surveyed over-consumed alcohol, putting their health at much higher risk.
4. Three in ten adults that drink at high levels are causing damage to their liver and at risk of developing chronic liver disease and other chronic alcohol-related diseases.
5. There are roughly 18 million people in the U.S. treated for alcoholism annually. The total number of the U.S. population with alcohol addiction is thought to be much higher, but many people have no desire to recognized their drinking habits as a problem to their health.
6. Beer and cider sales peak in the summer months, with hard liquor, increasing slightly while wine sales tend to drop off from spring through summer.
7. The consumption of wine and hard liquor actual outpaces summer consumption during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
8. Roughly 10,000 people are killed each year in alcohol-related vehicle crashes in the U.S. with the vast majority of these happening during the summer months.
9. The highest Blood Alcohol levels of summer happen in the week before the 4th of July week, during the 4th and the week after the 4th of July.
10. Drinking in the sun on a hot summer day is not a great combination. Alcohol depresses your hypothalamus which is a gland that manages your body temperature. Alcoholic beverages, when consumed in the sun on a hot day, will also speed up dehydration.

Another six hundred pound elephant in the room drinking with you is alcohol's effect on the brain. Consuming alcohol can affect the brain in a few different ways. On the positive side, a small amount of alcohol consumption seems to help the brain clear itself of unwanted chemicals and waste. People who drink moderate to heavily over time can develop gaps in brain function. These gaps can lead to permanent brain damage and speed up dementia in some people.
 
Fitness and exercise is yet another area that alcohol can severely impact progress. Drinking alcohol dehydrates you, so if you're an athlete, you are putting your ability to improve performance at risk. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it makes your kidneys and liver work harder which will affect how your body fuels and feeds itself during physical exertion. Drinking alcohol immediately after exercise can make dehydration worse if you did not drink enough fluids during physical activity and working out too quick after having a few alcoholic drinks can also speed up dehydration. 

Whether you're just having a good time, working or working out, the consumption of alcohol changes the essential delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and brain function more then most people understand. All of which over time leads to often hidden and undiagnosed health problems that will show up when correcting the issues, which may be costly and in some cases too late.

I have worked with many people over the years who wanted to change their lifestyle to health and wellness only to be slowed or stopped by drinking alcohol. I think a few drinks always in moderation is excellent for some but others, drinking alcohol may be a poor choice. Listen to your body and be aware of the health and fitness challenges drinking alcohol can cause. It indeed is a personal choice, but one that requires careful consideration depending on your age and health status. ​
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8/13/2018 07:36:04 pm

By all means yes, we all should drink. Everything should be mildly tolerated in moderation. My religion asks me to refrain from using garlic and onions and alcoholic drinks but I studied everything and learned that while it may not be good for everyone else, my body actually needed it. I am not saying this with even a less trace of wanting for special treatment but I have chemical imbalance. I tend to have very low brain energy so that means I needed the extra excitement I can get from garlic and onions. Alcohol has anti-viral properties which I needed to stay alive when I am allergic from over the counter medications.

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10/6/2018 06:10:00 am

By all means, yes you should drink. For the longest time, people had the wrong impression that I don't drink. They tried to buy me a drink but I don't take it if it isn't some kind of posh scotch. That's how I call it. I rarely get offered such so for starters they totally have no idea what I choose to drink. Maybe it has become also a way for me to choose my drinking buddies well. If I don't like the people around me, it's so easy to pretend I don't drink but I never have to lie about anything. Some are just insensitive and it works to my advantage.

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    A recognized health and wellness presenter, fitness trainer and now primal health coach in the Inland Northwest. Now in his eighth year of bringing health and wellness through his writing, teaching and coaching, Judd delivers his well-rounded message of mindfulness, nutrition and fitness to readers and clients alike.

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    Judd spent his early years heavily involved in a variety of sports and fitness areas while growing his career as a technology professional. His 32 years of technology experience coupled with devotion to health and fitness has leveraged amazing results by combining both fields of his passion together.

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