Alcohol and the human body

The Buffalo Theory 

There are a good number of very valid reasons for drinking, but the one that takes the cake is called the "Buffalo Theory" and goes something like this: 

A herd of buffalo can move only as fast as the slowest buffalo, and when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular culling of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, we all know, kills off brain cells, but, naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. 

In this way, regular consumption of alcohol eliminates the weaker brain cells, constantly making the brain a faster and more efficient machine.

In general, is alcohol good for health? 

Yes, but................. 
Research carried out in several countries has shown that drinking IN MODERATION can be beneficial. 

This has been endorsed in a report by the British Medical Association, which states that up to 30 grams of alcohol a day - the equivalent of four single whiskies - can help protect against heart disease. 

Alcohol can also help relieve stress and promote appetite and sleep, especially among the elderly. 

At the same time it is recognized that misuse of alcohol can not only damage health in a number of ways, but may cause domestic and financial problems.

• Drink Water to Avoid Hangovers The best hangover remedy is to make sure to drink water while you're drinking alcohol. Ideally this means interspersing an occasional glass of water while you're drinking. But even if you can't do this...drink a large glass of water before bed and set another next to your bed to drink from in the middle of the night. Despite the simplicity of this method, most people don't do it.
• Avoid Mixing Hard Liquor with Beer/Wine Combining multiple types of alcohol together is more likely to lead to nausea and/or vomiting. Mixing hard alcohol with beer or wine is particularly problematic, especially if the hard alcohol is added later.
• Alcohol Takes a While to be Absorbed For those without a lot of experience drinking, it's important to know that alcohol takes a while to be absorbed into the bloodstream after drinking. Practically, this means that if you drink too fast, by the time you first notice effects, the alcohol which has yet to be absorbed could be enough to make you sick. Pace yourself.

Alcohol Impairment Chart: see the matrix for approximate blood alcohol percentage