In case you have been pondering the subject, yet haven’t had much time to ponder it well, I thought I could lend you a hand, or rather lend you my thoughts and informal research on the matter. Maybe it will save you time, and possibly lead you to look into the subject more as well.
First of all, initially I brainstormed and came up with 2 lists and added to them as I encountered more items. Then I looked to see what people in the health field are recommending. We will start off with the downside as well as the positives in Part 1, then check in on others opinions in Part 2.
Reasons NOT to drink Alcohol:
Hinders weight loss
Can cause lip cancer-I am trying to heal my lower lip from precancerous chelitis keratosis
Being a depressant, it is an energy sucker, can cause lack of productivity
It is medicating
It adds up moneywise
Can cause leaky gut or prevent healing of a leaky gut
Can kill brain cells
Can kill cardiac cells
Can strain or injure liver, cause fatty liver, cirrhosis
Increases risk for esophagitis, pancreatitis, acid reflux, and ulcers
Increases risk for certain cancers
It can be difficult to use control, limiting to one drink for women or two drinks for men
Depletes the body of thiamine, vitamin B1
Can cause hot flashes and night sweats in women
Can disrupt hormones
Interferes with some prescription and OTC medications
Has undesirable, dangerous interactions with some medications
It is addictive
Can cause distrust, uneasiness, and conflict with family members
Temptation to drink and drive, risk of DUI, putting others in danger
Not good for sexual performance
Can cause lack of productivity
Can cause facial flushing
The Bible warns against drunkenness
Reasons to drink alcohol:
For me personally, with all of my food issues, it is one treat I can have
It is social
It is relaxing
A possible stress reducer
Can improve vascular health when limited to small amounts
Resveratrol in red wine is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant
Can improve libido
Can increase creativity
Can increase good cholesterol
Can increase insulin sensitivity
Can decrease risk of mental decline with aging
Jesus turned water into wine
Conclusion of Part 1:
As you can see there are many compelling reasons on both side of the alcohol imbibing issue. This seems like an important issue to step back and deeply consider. Sometimes I like stirring the pot and encouraging thought on pertinent topics because we can get into ruts and become mental robots. I hope this is joggling some nuts and bolts in your brain.
If you can think of any pros or cons of drinking to add please do so. This is certainly not an exhaustive list.
I invite you to check out Part 2 for additional information and ideas on this subject due to post tomorrow. It has some comments from some people in the health field that I am sure you will find interesting.
