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How alcohol poisoning occurs Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoningEvery time you drink alcohol, your liver has to filter it out of your blood. Alcohol is absorbed quickly into your body (much quicker than food), but the body can only process around one unit of alcohol an hour. If you drink a lot of alcohol over a short space of time, such as on a night out, your body won't have time to process it all.Alcohol
The effects of alcohol Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoningAround 1-2 units your heart rate will speed up and your blood vesselswill expand you get the warm, sociable feeling associated with moderate drinking Around 4-6 units your decision making and judgement will start to be affected, making you lose your inhibitions and become more reckless the cells in your nervous system will start to be
Recommended alcohol limits Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoningIf you drink most weeks, to reduce your risk of harming your health: men and women are advised not to regularly drink more than 14 units a week spread your drinking over three days or moreif you drink as much as 14 units a week One unit of alcohol is equivalent to: half a pint of lower-strength lager, beer or cider (ABV 3.6%) a single
Symptoms ARLD
ARLDIn many cases, people with alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) don't have any noticeable symptoms untiltheir liver is badly damaged. Early symptoms If you do experience early symptoms of ARLD, theseare often quite vague, such as: abdominal (tummy) pain loss of appetite fatigue feeling sick diarrhoea feeling generally unwell
Causes ARLD
ARLDAlcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is caused by drinking too much alcohol. The more you drink above the recommended limits, the higher your risk of developing ARLD. There are two ways Alcohol misuse (drinking too much)can cause ARLD. These are: drinking a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time (binge drinking) can cause fatty
Complications ARLD
ARLDAnumber of serious complications can develop if you have alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD). Some of the main complications associated with the condition are described below. Portal hypertension and varices Portal hypertension is a common complication of Cirrhosis and, less commonly, alcoholic hepatitis .It occurs whenthe blood pressure
Avoiding allergies Indoor allergy
Indoor allergyThe best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid the substance that you're allergic to, although this isn't always easy or practical. Below is some practical advice that should help you avoid the most common allergens. House dust mites One of the biggest causes of allergies are dust mites, which are tiny insects found in household dust.
Key principles Alexander technique
Alexander techniqueThe main principles of the Alexander technique are: "how you move, sit and stand affects how well you function" "the relationship of the head, neck and spine is fundamental to your ability to function optimally" "becoming more mindful of the way you go about your daily activities is necessary to make changes and gain benefit" "the mind and
Learning the Alexander technique Alexander technique
Alexander techniqueThe Alexander technique is taught by a qualified teacher (see Finding a teacher below for information about training)in one-to-one lessons. Lessons often take place in a studio, clinic or the teacher's house and usually last 30-45 minutes. You'll be asked to wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing so you're able to move easily. The teacher
Does it work? Alexander technique
Alexander techniqueProponents of the Alexander technique often claim it can help people with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these claims are supported by scientific evidence, but some have not yet been properly tested. There's evidence suggesting the Alexandertechniquecanhelp people with: long-term back pain lessons in the technique may lead to