Sipping a bit of the bubbly may benefit the liver
We all know that drinking too much alcohol is never a good thing in any circumstance, but sipping a bit of wine may help guard against the most common form of liver disease in the United States alone.
Drinking just a simple glass of wine can have a dramatic effect on lowering your risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) than those whom are alcohol-free completely. But, this does not seem to work the same effect as with beer or liquor though.
NAFLD can lead to cirrhosis, of the liver of course, and obesity in some adults. NAFLD can also lead to high blood pressure in some adults when accompanied with heart disease as well.
Studies suggest that moderate wine drinking can and will cut your heart disease risk, but it is not proved to help cut NAFLD completely as of yet. Women who drink excessively should know that breast cancer risks are higher when alcohol consumption is raised as well.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Stamina Tea
Makes 1 quart
3 tsp. dried eleuthero
2 tsp. dried burdock root
2 tsp. dried licorice root
1 tsp. dried (or 2 tsp. fresh chopped) ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon chips or 1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp. cardamom pods
Simmer herbs in 1 quart of water for about 20 minutes. Strain and discard the herbs when finished. Pour, adding milk and honey if desired. Keeps for up to three days in three refrigerator in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
Happy Eating!
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