Does drinking water during or after a meal disturb digestion?

There's no concern that water will dilute the digestive juices or interfere with digestion. In fact, drinking water during or after a meal can actually improve digestion. Water and other liquids help break down the food in your stomach and keep your digestive system on track. Looking for other ways to promote good digestion? Focus on a healthy lifestyle. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a healthy weight. Include physical activity in your daily routine.

Source: from Michael F. Picco, M.D. www.mayoclinic.org

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Drinking Tips to Reduce Harm

• Don't drink alcohol to quench your thirst.
• Use non-alcoholic drinks.
• Use spacers (alcohol free drinks) between alcoholic drinks to prevent excessive alcohol consumption.
• Drink low alcohol beverages.
• Count your drinks, keeping within the recommended guidelines
• Don't refill your glass until it is empty.
• Don't gulp drinks. Take smaller sips.
• Eat before drinking. Your drink will take longer to be absorbed.
• Don't drink if you are pregnant. It may damage the health of your unborn child.
• Don't drink if you are operating machinery, you put your fellow workers as well as yourself at risk.
• If you are a regular drinker, have at least two alcohol-free days each week.
• Don't drink to cope with stress.
• Exercise, relaxation, meditation or talking to friends are safer ways of coping.

 Source: http://www.thelivercentre.com.au

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What is a safe drinking level of alcohol

What is a safe drinking level?

Alcohol is part of our way of life in Australia and is not a cause of ill health when used in moderation. However, excessive alcohol consumption is a major cause of physical ill-health as well as social and emotional problems.

There are two patterns of drinking that cause harm: bingeing (drinking more than 5 drinks in a short time such as 1 - 2 hours).

Regular excessive drinking (see Table below) can result in damage to many body organs, especially the liver. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) advises that men consume less than 4 standard drinks (40g alcohol) per day and women less than 2 standard drinks (20g alcohol) per day (Tables 1 and 2).

Women are more susceptible to damage from alcohol than men because they break alcohol down (metabolise it) more slowly.

These recommendations are supported by a number of other bodies including the National Heart Foundation and the Australian Medical Association.

Source: http://www.thelivercentre.com.au 

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Drinking tips to reduce harm  www.digestivediseases.com
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