Beer Alcohol And Hangovers

Writen by Michael Russell

It probably happened to you too, after a long night out with one little drink too many, to feel the world spinning around you in the morning, to feel your head heavy and your stomach crunched. That was the moment you cursed your life and promised yourself you'll stop drinking. For good! Yet it happened again, because you just forgot how awful that feeling was, or because you were having too much fun to count your drinks, or. just because.

So you know that drinking alcohol causes hangovers, but what exactly in it not even the physicians can tell you. They even have problems whether to recommend drinking alcohol or not. Some simply forbid it, while others, knowing the proven benefits of many alcoholic drinks, recommend to their patients a moderate consumption of alcohol. Yes: moderation is the key and the second answer to the question "how to avoid hangovers", the first being: don't drink.

Wine, whisky and bourbon can cause a harder hangover than beer and vodka. Some chemical substances in dark grapes found in red wines or the yeast in unfiltered beer can cause severe headaches in many people.

Although no one really knows what in alcohol causes hangovers, a proven reason for the headaches associated with hangovers is dehydration. Alcohol, being a diuretic, makes you urinate. And if you are a beer drinker I don't need to tell you what drink has the strongest diuretic effect. So, when you feel that terrible headache early in the morning, don't go on drinking coffee. Coffee is a diuretic as well and it will only continue the dehydration process. Drink water. That's what you really need. Or start the day with a strong chamomile tea that will act like a balsam for your stomach and open your appetite for food. Because, although you feel like your stomach can't face food, you must eat. Your body needs carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin C after a hangover. Eat plenty of bread or bananas.

Second, you need to do something about the alcohol left in your body. A hangover makes you feel the need to stay in bed. But the secret to a fast recovery is movement. Sweating is the fastest way to get rid of the surplus alcohol. Exercise and sex are as effective as a bio sauna, even more, because not many people can stand the heat and a hangover.

Now you know what you can do after you get a hangover. But can you prevent it? Yes you can! So let's start with the most important advice: don't drink on an empty stomach. Food will help your body digest alcohol faster. As alcohol attacks your stomach, you might consider eating some fatty food like cheese, or having a sip of olive oil that will work like a balsam or a thin film protecting your stomach membrane.

Beer is fast digested, so if you plan to mix beverages, drink beer first. Beer will help your body absorb the other drinks faster. No matter what alcoholic beverage you drink, remember alcohol is a diuretic and always drink a glass of water between each glass of alcohol.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Beer

The Complete Guide To Corkscrews

Writen by Tyler Casselman

The corkscrew was an invention that became a necessity when glass wine bottles became the main way of storage. These airtight bottles allowed for wine to age properly. The downside of these bottles was to come up with a way to open them properly. This is where the corkscrew comes in.

The truth is nobody really knows who invented the corkscrew or when it was invented. The best history experts have been able to come up with is in the 1700's by blacksmiths. During the 1700's there were numerous patents made for corkscrews witch confirm the theory of when it was invented.

Today there are all sorts of different types of corkscrews. Corkscrews are often packaged into gift sets or even with particular types of wine. Corkscrews range from simple and cheap to new high-end products such as the Rabbit corkscrew.

Mechanical corkscrews are all the rage in today's designs. The Rabbit corkscrew has around 20 000 moving parts! It has been estimated that pulling a cork is like lifting 100 pounds. There is no wonder why mechanical corkscrews are so popular. The Rabbit can pull one in just 3 seconds.

It is possible that the corkscrew could some day no longer be needed. These sophisticated design, such as the Rabbit don't come cheap. Many of today's wine makers are starting to replace the cork design bottles with screw tops.

There still are plenty of wineries making cork cap bottles. Of course there are those of you who make homemade wine and will continue to use the old type of bottle for years to come. This will keep the corkscrew around for many years to come.

Tyler Casselman runs the site Best Corkscrews

Wine Storage Systems

Writen by Ken Marlborough

Generally, many people store wine because of its investment value. During the last few years, the value of wine, which is purchased young and properly stored, has appreciated several times over. With the popularity of wine increasing, growth in this trend is expected to continue. Also, several people work on a kind of a rotation system, storing wine for their own utilization in the future. The best system is to buy fine wines when available and store them properly until they fully mature.

There are several different ways to store wines appropriately to ensure that the quality doesn't deteriorate. What storage system one opts for depends on personal requirements and needs. Wine coolers maintain the wines at an ideal, constant temperature and these are considered to be an excellent option for short-term storage or for use during parties. These self-supporting boxes or bins might have castors so that they can be moved to a convenient serving area during a party or to get closer to an electrical outlet. Some wine coolers even come with a car lighter adapter and are handy enough to take on short trips.

Wine refrigerators are another excellent option for short-term storage and these maintain your wine at an ideal temperature, for drinking at any time. These refrigerators come in many different styles and designs ranging from a mini-fridge handy design that holds four bottles to a large stand-alone or built-in model that will hold several hundred bottles.

Thermoelectric wine refrigerators are attractive and energy efficient. They can be added to your bar, dining or kitchen area. A traditional bar-fridge or mini-fridge will also serve the same purpose for maintaining your wine at an ideal temperature. The price of these refrigerators may vary as to their design, size and features.

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