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  • Heavy Drinkers Have More Bacteria in Their Mouths, Study Claims

    In case you didn’t know we all have good and bacteria in our mouths and it’s vital to our health.

    But according to a study published in the Microbiome journal heavy consumption of alcohol could negatively influence the oral microbiome composition or bacterial composition in the mouth.

    Researchers say drinkers, especially heavy drinkers have more bad bacteria and fewer good bacteria (like the kind used in probiotic food supplements to prevent illness).

    Excessive drinking, like smoking is therefore bad for maintaining a healthy balance of bacteria in the mouth, the researchers said.

    Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/25/people-who-drink-alcohol-have-dirty-mouths-crawling-with-bad-bacteria-study-suggests.html

  • 220 Year Old Yeast Used to Create Shipwreck Beer

    A shipwrecked brew made with yeast from a 1796 merchant ship has finally reached its destination, more than 200 years later.

    The brew which was contained on a ship in 1796 left Calcutta, India for Sydney with rum, wine and beer, more than 30,000 litres of it.

    The ship ran aground in 1797 just north-east of Tasmania and was only discovered in 1977, covered in sand.

    In the 90s the wreck was salvaged including some of its beer which has been on display at a museum ever since.

    David Thurrowgood, a chemist-turned-conservator at QVMAG, realised he could use the live yeast from the 200+ year old beer to make new beer.

    After opening the beer and finding that the yeast was still active, they decided to make their own beer and much to their amazement the end result was a success.

    Find out more https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/food-and-drink/article/drink-beer-two-centuries-making

  • Three Minutes to A Chilled Bottle of Wine

    So you forgot about those guests that you invited over for dinner and are now knocking at your door? Don’t panic it is possible to serve them a chilled glass of wine.

    In fact did you know that it’s possible to chill a bottle of wine in just 3 minutes?

    According to wine expert and master sommelier Brian McClintic, the trick is an ice bath filled with plenty of salt.

    Ensure that the entire bottle is emerged in the ice, with a liberal amount of salt sprinkled in.

    The trick you ask? Well the salt reduces the freezing point of water, meaning the liquid becomes ice cold without solidifying.

    For more visit http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/how-to-get-a-chilled-bottle-of-wine-in-just-three-minutes/news-story/d14feb1b046da3348e46aa741d78dc6a

  • How Much is Too Much Alcohol?

    New research on alcohol and life-expectancy has us questioning just how much alcohol is too much.

    A new study involving 600,000 participants published in The Lancet suggested that levels of alcohol previously thought to be relatively harmless are linked to earlier mortality.

    Australian guidelines say no more than 2 standard drinks a day are acceptable.

    Ultimately drinking in moderation rather than in excess or binge drinking is crucial. It’s also important to have at least one day a week when you abstain from alcohol.

    Read more at: https://www.vox.com/2018/4/24/17242720/alcohol-health-risks-facts

  • What To Do To Sober Up Quick

    Did you have an unexpected night out with friends and need to sober up for that important meeting quick? Here’s our top tips for sobering up fast.

    1. Drink water. You’ve heard it a million times before but water really does help. Remember alcohol dehydrates you and that’s one of the reasons for the hangover. Water will work wonders.

    2. Prepare in advance.Before you drink make sure you have something to eat to line the stomach and help slow the process of intoxication.

    3. Get some rest. Sleep in if you can because alcohol robs us of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase which you need to feel refreshed.

    4. Take a painkiller such as paracetamol to stop the pain of electrolyte imbalances,widening of the blood vessels etc.

    5. Take a cool shower or dip in the ocean.

    Find out more at https://coach.nine.com.au/2018/05/11/14/33/how-to-sober-up

  • Report Shows Drinking Habits of Uni-students and It’s Foreshadowing of Australia’s Drinking

    A recent survey of first-year university students in Canberra revealed that most of them (80 per cent) drink to get drunk. Of those surveyed, 63 per cent felt comfortable with how much alcohol they consumed.

    Advocacy group FARE (Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education) said the visibility of drunken behaviour has given students a distorted view of heavy drinking.

    They see visible binge-drinking and get the impression that this is normal at university.

    A study last month on global alcohol consumption revealed that heavy drinkers have a lower life expectancy. This alarming study doesn’t seem to be deterring university students from heavily drinking, a practice they often carry throughout their life.

    FARE says excessive drinking is a learned behaviour, so drinking moderately can also be learned.

    Let’s remember our role as servers of alcohol to serve alcohol in a moderate and responsible way. Find out more about Responsible Service of Alcohol training here.

    Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/drinking-habits-of-uni-students-highlight-australia-s-drinking-problem-20180511-p4zesk.html

  • Cocktails Garnishes to Finish off Your Drink

    No cocktail is complete without a garnish to match and compliment the taste.

    In this video you’ll learn some easy, cool cocktail garnishes and techniques that every bartender should know.

  • Teenage Athletes May be At Risk to Alcohol and Drug Addiction

    Following a new study that found that young people turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with regular and intense exercise, 2 experts have reacted to the study saying that teens turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with societal pressures as well as sporting pressures.

    The Royal Australian and New Zealand School of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), which surveyed almost 3500 teenagers,found that teenage athletes who worked out more than 4 times a week were more likely to develop substance-abuse issues.

    In response to these findings, Dr Matthew Dunn, a senior lecturer in public health at Deakin University, said it’s not new that children who play regular sport can develop addictions to drugs and alcohol. He said external pressures can lead active teens to turn to drugs and alcohol, particularly teens who are sponsored or belong to a team or club.

    Find out more https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/sport-focus/2018/05/12/teenage-sports-drug-alcohol-addiction/

  • A Cure to The Hangover May Finally Be Here

    Although a lot of people enjoy a tipple every now and then many people are deterred from drinking alcohol because of the hangover the next day. For some people all it takes is one drink to develop a throbbing headache or other hangover related symptoms. There may help in sight.

    A chemical engineering  professor and wine enthusiast Yufeng Lu from the University of California, Los Angeles decided to tackle this problem and help people enjoy a couple of drinks without the fear of a hangover.

    Lu developed capsules filled with natural enzymes usually found in liver cells to help the body process the alcohol quicker.

    Testing the antidote on mice has proven promising so far with the capsules decreasing blood alcohol levels in inebriated mice by 45 per cent.

    Find out more at: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/a-hangover-pill-tests-on-drunk-mice-show-promise-20180511-p4zerk.html

  • Simple Rainbow Cocktail

    Rainbow cocktails are all the rage but you wouldn’t have any idea how easy they are to make, given how beautiful they look.

    In this video you’ll learn how to make a simple but delicious Rainbow Cocktail.