Alcohol
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Thanks to all who contributed to this thread because just reading about other's takes helped me to contemplate my own and had nothing to drink last night and very little the night before. It really is true that you are smarter when you don't drink. I like my brain and now I have to work on respecting it.
Villival said:
Great to hear, Villival. The clarity of thought was once of the biggest benefits I saw after quitting alcohol, and I think was also what helped keep me clear of it. I noticed that my mind would be quite slow and fuzzy for about a week after drinking which was probably due to the inflammation it caused.
I can imagine that alcohol diminishes buffers, which in exchange could bring deep buried emotions more to the surface.
But the EE-program can do the same more effectively without the horrendous inflammation.
[quote author=Renaissance]I noticed that my mind would be quite slow and fuzzy for about a week[/quote]
Same her, worthless state to be in and since drinking is rather common I wonder if people can even differentiate between how it feels to be healthy and not.
If people could experience the right way of living and eating healthy just for once. I wonder if they would be eager to turn back to old habits.
It’s a world of difference.
But the EE-program can do the same more effectively without the horrendous inflammation.
[quote author=Renaissance]I noticed that my mind would be quite slow and fuzzy for about a week[/quote]
Same her, worthless state to be in and since drinking is rather common I wonder if people can even differentiate between how it feels to be healthy and not.
If people could experience the right way of living and eating healthy just for once. I wonder if they would be eager to turn back to old habits.
It’s a world of difference.
Renaissance, thank you. I haven't had anything to drink since I posted and I am astounded at the clarity. I would weep for all the lost brain cells over a lifetime but from now on is what counts. Can't say I will not have another drink, ever because I may, but for now you all have put it in the forefront of my vision and I am paying attention. Now, I remember why forums like these are so important. It was another about ten years ago that was instrumental in a lot of spiritual questing and I remember some of those people as great friends, though I never met them. Funny, how you get to know people by writing about how you feel and what you think.
Normally I would post the whole article here, but the commentary and bold part make it a better read on sott.net
https://www.sott.net/article/359809-Stop-claiming-alcohol-is-good-for-you-when-its-not
The MSM always spouts how good alcohol is, so the opposite must be true. And look at this: (I really don't know why this surprised me)
[quote author= article]Perhaps the more troubling aspect of alcohol research comes from its funding sources. The National Institutes of Health is launching a $100 million study into the potential benefits of alcohol consumption on heart health. Where's the money coming from? So far, five of the world's largest alcohol manufacturers have pledged over $67 million to a fund associated with the NIH. Alcohol suppliers have long offered their support of public health initiatives as a way of showing good faith to consumers and federal regulators. But this latest donation automatically calls into question the legitimacy of any of the study's future findings.
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But who needs a study for this. I mean, Whatever happened to ''listen to your body'' If you feel wrecked after, it's propably not a good idea to drink. But this logic doesn't seem to apply for many. (Didn't always apply to me either.)
And for those people who always say: ''You don't let someone drink alone''. I always let people drink alone. Not sharing the misery here.
I can't tolerate this stuff, seems you can only tolerate it somewhat if you drink it regularly.
Added: Not that this is meant as advice to drink regularly, quite the opposite.
https://www.sott.net/article/359809-Stop-claiming-alcohol-is-good-for-you-when-its-not
The MSM always spouts how good alcohol is, so the opposite must be true. And look at this: (I really don't know why this surprised me)
[quote author= article]Perhaps the more troubling aspect of alcohol research comes from its funding sources. The National Institutes of Health is launching a $100 million study into the potential benefits of alcohol consumption on heart health. Where's the money coming from? So far, five of the world's largest alcohol manufacturers have pledged over $67 million to a fund associated with the NIH. Alcohol suppliers have long offered their support of public health initiatives as a way of showing good faith to consumers and federal regulators. But this latest donation automatically calls into question the legitimacy of any of the study's future findings.
[/quote]
But who needs a study for this. I mean, Whatever happened to ''listen to your body'' If you feel wrecked after, it's propably not a good idea to drink. But this logic doesn't seem to apply for many. (Didn't always apply to me either.)
And for those people who always say: ''You don't let someone drink alone''. I always let people drink alone. Not sharing the misery here.
I can't tolerate this stuff, seems you can only tolerate it somewhat if you drink it regularly.
Added: Not that this is meant as advice to drink regularly, quite the opposite.
CNS
Jedi Master
Thanks bjorn. I tend to think of alcohol in a similar fashion. I used to drink quite regularly. I Never abused it, but I would partake at least 2-4 times a week and socially. Since I gave it up to focus more on a healthy diet and lifestyle five years ago, whenever I break down and try even one beer, the effects seem to last for days. Like Lilou discussed, I can have pseudo-vertigo-like symptoms when standing or moving my head. It can be a bit unpleasant, and I really don’t see the point in my case.
[quote author= CNS]Since I gave it up to focus more on a healthy diet and lifestyle five years ago, whenever I break down and try even one beer, the effects seem to last for days.[/quote]
Yeah same here, concerning that this article offers good points or so I think:
Yeah same here, concerning that this article offers good points or so I think:
goodiepete
A Disturbance in the Force
bjorn said:
It's a very neat and informative summary. Realization of the industry making me like it and do it is pretty scary. Personally I can have a beer once in a month when going out with friends or on some special occasions. Though it usually makes me sleepy and not much fun at all. And not drinking has much more positive effects than drinking
PerfectCircle
Jedi Master
It all depends of how much you drink. One beer/glass of wine from time to time won't do any harm.
It can do positive things if you are really down, but the biggest problem people have is having control and be able to stop.
So, if you can control yourself and drink a little occassionally, you are not in problem and won't spoil your health.
It can do positive things if you are really down, but the biggest problem people have is having control and be able to stop.
So, if you can control yourself and drink a little occassionally, you are not in problem and won't spoil your health.
PerfectCircle said:
I've often found the opposite to be true. That when I've been down in the past and turned to alcohol, even though in the short term it felt pretty good to drink, it would just add to whatever it was I was going through and furthered my dependency on it to deal with problems. But that's just me and other's might be different. Although for celebrations, weddings, things like that, I've seen no issue with having a drink if the occasion calls for it. So context is important.
munaychasumaq
Dagobah Resident
Zadius Sky said:
If something has any benefits does not mean necessarily is good for everybody,as Zadius say depends on an individual profile ;)
