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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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| "Drinking
beer may benefit your heart and bones" |
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"Go
ahead, crack open that brewski: Research indicates that
beer could be an even better heart-disease fighter than
red wind, says Charles Bamforth, Ph.D., a professor of
food science and technology at the University of California
at Davis. The refreshing stuff is made with malted barley,
which happens to contain the same heart-protecting antioxidants
that give red wine its good name. But beer also packs
high levels of vitamin b6, which keeps our bodies from
building up homocysteine, a chemical linked to increased
coronary risk. And your whole body gets a boost in the
form of silica, a compound that helps strengthen bones.
Bamvorth suggest sticking to one beer a day. Look for
brews made with ample pale malt and hops (ie., pale ales),
which are especially rich in silica." *
*taken from Women's Health / September 2010
/ Women'sHealthMag.com |
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