MUST READ,,,Benefits of moderate alcohol drinking.

By GariHirriyuki Tagawah

Drinking alcohol in moderate amounts can have positive influences on
physical and mental health. While alcohol is one of the most widely abused
substances on the market, it is also one that features certain benefits for
drinkers who consume it in safe amounts. For individuals who consume low
levels of alcohol, benefits like reduced stress, increased cardiovascular health
and decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes offer a wealth of reasons
for consumers to drink in moderation.

1. Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Tension

Research shows that the consumption of alcohol in moderate amounts can
lead to certain psychological benefits. Low levels of alcohol can trigger stress
reduction, easy feelings of anxiety and help consumers to reduce tension. In
addition, low levels of alcohol consumption can also cause the consumer to feel more pleasant and relaxed. Studies on sleep show that people who drink in moderation get more sleep on average than do those who indulge in excess. These psychological effects of moderate drinking are positive ones
that can be beneficial to the consumer.

2.A Longer Life

The positive psychological effects of drinking in moderation can be associated
with the studies that show moderate drinkers tend to live longer than people
who don't drink at all or those who drink in excess. Studies from a number of different countries including China, the United States and England indicate
that longevity is highest among groups of people who drink alcohol in
moderation.

3.Increased Cardiovascular Health

Several studies have shown that drinking alcohol in moderation has a
positive correlation with certain aspects of cardiovascular health. In
particular, the risk of developing coronary artery disease is significantly
lowered in conjunction with moderate consumption of alcohol. Another link
between alcohol and cardiovascular health shows that moderate
consumption of alcohol has a positive correlation with survivability in the
event of a heart attack. Those who drink low levels of alcohol are more likely to live and less likely to experience another heart attack.
Alcohol produces several positive effects on the body when consumed in low levels.  For example, it increases levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). Alcohol also acts as a blood thinner once it enters the human body, much like common aspirin does. Thus, when
consumed in moderation, it can reduce the likelihood of developing blood
clots in arteries.

4.Decreased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

While consuming alcohol in large quantities has been proven to put drinkers at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, some studies show that
drinking in moderation might have the opposite effect. The relationship
between alcohol and type 2 diabetes is the focus of a great number of
ongoing studies. Findings show, however, that moderate drinkers are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than heavy drinkers.
All of these health benefits associated with moderate drinking serve as an
incentive for consumers to limit their levels of alcohol intake. Too much
alcohol eliminates the health benefits described above. The best way to
maximize on the health benefits of alcohol is to consume it in low levels.