
Information
on Beer Health was obtained from
WebMD
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for more health information.
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beer to: |
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| Pump
up flat, dull hair |
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Why
it works: Yeast and hops help to swell the hair shaft and plump
the cuticle, adding volume. The acidity of the beer helps remove
built-up product residue.
How-to:
In the shower, after you’ve shampooed, pour a bottle of
beer over your hair ... Rinse briefly with fresh water ... A rich
beer with a high yeast content works best. |
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| Promote
sleep |
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...herbs
promoted as effective sleep remedies include passionflower, hops,
ginseng, lemon balm and skullcap. The German government has approved
certain herbs (valerian, hops and lemon balm) for the relief of
sleep problems. However, clinical studies to evaluate the effectiveness
and safety of herbs are scarce. More information is required before
these herbs can be recommended as a first line of treatment against
insomnia |
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reduce
risk of:
heart
disease, stroke,
Alzheimer's, osteoporosis |
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Wine
gets all of the health props, but studies consistently show that
people who drink beer in moderation also receive health benefits—including
a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and
osteoporosis.
The
malt and hops used to make dark beers contain flavonoids, the
same heart-healthy compounds in vegetables and wine that counter
cell damage, thus reducing your risk of heart disease and cancer.
Beer also contains B vitamins and chromium, which aid in converting
carbohydrates to energy. |
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| Reduce
risk of stomach ulcers |
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If
your cup of cheer is wine or beer, there's a bit of good news. Those
who imbibe a few weekly glasses have a slightly lower risk of carrying
a germ that causes stomach ulcers. |
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| Reduce
risk of cancer |
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It
turns out that beer hops contain a unique micronutrient that inhibits
cancer-causing enzymes. Hops are plants used in beer to give it
aroma, flavor and bitterness.
The compound, xanthohumol, was first isolated by researchers with
Oregon State University 10 years ago. Initial testing was promising,
and now an increasing number of laboratories across the world have
begun studying the compound...xanthohumol has several unique effects.
Along with inhibiting tumor growth and other enzymes that activate
cancer cells, it also helps the body make unhealthy compounds more
water-soluble, so they can be excreted.
Most beers made today are low on hops, however, and so don't contain
much xanthohumol. But beers known for being "hoppy" —
usually porter, stout and ale types — have much higher levels
of the compound. |
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