Super Woman: Let The Glass Be Half Empty And Not Half Full

What do you need to bring the best colours out of a dull evening? The most popular answer is, Ethanol! Since time immemorial alcohol has been the celebratory drink for a joyous occasion and also a consoling drink in sad times. Be it wine or champagne, from Gods to mortal, everybody enjoys a little drink now and then. Contrary to previously set up social beliefs, women have also taken up the habit of drinking socially or frequently which was frowned upon earlier. But do they need to be bit more careful when it comes to drinking than their male counterpart? The answer is yes. A super woman like attitude should always cater for all the risks that is associated with this habit before making it a part of your life.

Statistics say, the average age of an American woman when she has her first drink is 13. It is found that though the number of men who drink alcohol is more but women constitute more than half the number of alcohol abuse cases among college student. Drinking itself is not a health issue if done in proper amount. There are certain factors, which decides the sensible amount of alcohol intake for a woman. This includes, her age, weight, genetics and the time she last ate. Women are tend to get addicted to get alcohol more easily than men. So it is only reasonable that one should listen to the super woman instinct and learn how to control such harmful urges.

Alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase, the enzymes which are responsible for processing alcohol in our stomach and liver are found in lower quantity in female. As a result, more alcohol is absorbed in the blood as compared to men even when you drink the same amount. Also, as the women body contains more fat but lesser water than men, alcohol becomes a bigger threat because water attenuates the alcohol whereas fat absorbs it. Inflammation of liver known as hepatitis, losing digestion and detoxification capacity of liver known as cirrhosis are more easily contracted by women due to drinking. A will power of a super woman is most essential in keeping these things in mind to prevent succumbing to such habits.

In later stages of life, if not taken care of by super woman like vigilance, a lady exposes herself to the increased risk of certain things. Premature menopause is most common in women who drink regularly. Infertility and miscarriage is seen to happen more amongst this demography. Osteoporosis which is caused by thinning of bone is also contributed by such habit. High blood pressure and heart diseases are also seen to be very common in these cases.

Before falling prey to this life altering demon, pursue the super woman inside you to open her eyes and become aware about all the consequences of such action. Though it is considered one of the most “fun” habits there is and at times it helps you to lighten a heavy heart, but it should not be made a part of your life.