Is a Little Alcohol Really Good for Your Health?

Initially I too found the quandry laid out in this article somewhat vexing. But then I decided to embark on my own reserach by improvising an uncontrolled study with whatever beverages I happened to have on hand. And while the results are admittedly preliminary, I think I can safely project that after only a few more beverages I shall probably fall down and sleep soundly. While not a definitive answer in and of itself, it will bring my consideration of the argument to a pleasant conclusion and I think that's good enough.

"Is a Little Alcohol Really Good for Your Health?"

Dumb question ; of course it is !!!! Anyone who's ever had to spend an entire day trying to have an intelligent conversation with management and bureaucracy will know that a stiff drink at the end of the day is the only way to survive the day, let alone maintain one's sanity !!!!

It's good for my mental health!

My point exactly . Just look at me : I don't drink alcohol because it's incompatible with my machine body parts , and I'm notorious for being a murderous grouch who literally kills anyone who annoys me !!!!

YEP - You Bet it helps....._{good times & moderation is the key}

As a proud resident of the state of Tennessee, I take offense at that cartoon figure.

Everybody knows that correct 'shine etiquette is to hold the jug with your right hand. That's your "shootin' iron hand". Let's folks know that you're in no mood to fight!

Addendum: Hook index finger through handle, rest jug on shoulder, turn head to the right and slug some. You're in a good position to bash the bejeesus outa any one who wants to swipe your jug.

I never drink alcohol, it's not healthy. I drink whiskey, wine, beer or cider...

I sure hope so.

At St Andrew's (golf course / Scotland) there hangs a tapestry ... {yes, I'm sure that copies hang in many households as well!} which says:

[paraphrasing here, sorry] "Never take whiskey without water, nor water without whiskey" ~ and ~ "I believe that if a man could find the EXACT ratio to be consumed on a daily basis, he could live forever!"

It worked for me for awhile ... but, for the past 4 years, now, it is 2 glasses of red wine before bed that has kept my ligaments lubricated ... and quite well, thank you very much!