Thursday, January 14, 2010

When Wine is NOT for You - Negative Effects of Wine that People Might Have Forgotten

It is quite obvious that majority of wine's harmful effects can be acquired by abusing it since it is indeed an alcoholic drink. And like all alcoholic drinks, wine consumption should be done in moderation. However, wine also have certain adverse effects at normal levels and such is why you should carefully ponder whether or not wine is for you before downing the next vintage bottle you get. 

Wine has been found to aggravate certain physical conditions and illnesses. It is therefore unwise to consume wine if you have these or are prone to these diseases. If you have the following conditions or you have a history with them then wine is probably not for you:

- Liver diseases, liver infection or liver cirrhosis
- Sleeping disorders such as insomnia, apnea, hypersomnia, and the like
- Sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sex drives, etc.
- Esophageal 
infections and other diseases of the esophagus
- Stomach 
infections and other conditions such as stomach ulcers
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Acid Reflux
- Pancrease infection
- Family history of dementia
- Memory problems and family history of severe memory diseases such as Korsakoff syndrome or Alzheimer's disease
- Family history of cancers in the mouth, breast, larynx, throat and intestines
- Hypertension or other heart problems such as cardiac arythmia
- Family history of alcoholism
- Psychological illnesses such as depression, bipolar syndrome, schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, attention deficit disorder, among many others

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