Science Behind Hangovers and how to avoid them.

Firstly, the easiest and one of the most familiar reason is that drinking alcohol will cause dehydration, both because it acts as a diuretic, increasing urine production, and because people who are drinking alcohol for couple of hours are probably avoiding drinking water.

Another belief is that, hangover is driven by alcohol interfering with your body’s natural balance of chemicals in a more complex way. In this case effects of hangover are seen as the sings from our body trying to tell us that something is wrong or it is in need of medication. It is also belief that hangovers are also be driven by the way in which alcohol disturbs your immunity system.

But one of the most compelling theory, at the moment, is that hangovers result from a buildup of acetaldehyde, a toxic compound, in the body which is very harmful to liver. As the body processes alcohol, acetaldehyde is the very first byproduct, and it’s estimated to be 30 times more toxic and harmful as alcohol itself. Presence of acetaldehyde effects liver which result in slow digestion of alcohol.

Now we know the reason behind hangover (probably), let’s see if there is any solution to prevent hangover or to cure it.

As the old saying goes “Once you got hangover, you can’t do anything but to regret your decision of drinking” so by believing it and not taking and risks, here are the top three Best ways to prevent hangover.

Anti Hangover Drink
Popularly known as No Hangover shots or after-party shots. These drinks are no doubt the best way to prevent hangover. Choose the one which is herbal and no chemical drink containing essential vitamins and minerals which is required to prevent a hangover. As mentioned earlier, alcohol results in the formation of acetaldehyde, and acetaldehyde is the main villain that causes hangovers. Anti Hangover Drink contains essentials which control the formation of acetaldehyde that reduces stress on the liver, thus preventing hangover at the first place. Check out one of the best and natural anti hangover drinks at Best Way to Stop Hangover.

Eat while you Drink
Do you want to avoid hangover? Eat before, while and after drinking. Alcohol will lead to a drop-in sugar level. Moreover, most of the people do not eat properly while they are drinking, which further leads to lower the sugar levels in blood. Carbs and juice are a way to levels back to normal. It’s better to eat before rather than after, because eating before drinking will slow the effects of alcohol.

Drink Lighter Drinks
Color-less or light-colored drinks — like gin, rum and vodka — have low levels of congeners compared to dark colored drinks. Congeners are harmful substance which is mainly responsible for the intensity and recurrence of hangover. Congeners is considered as the main factor that give different alcoholic drinks their different flavor according to is content density and contribute to hangover and worsen their condition.

Hope this article will help you to prevent hangover and Avoid Hangover Headache after drinking and start you day with a fresh morning.

Hey, Dad – can you teach me to shoot?

Firearm safety. It’s almost an hysterical issue among the firearm illiterate, and, sadly, that’s the larger portion of the population these days. In this country’s history, firearms were in every household, and every member of the house physically able to hold a weapon knew how, and more importantly, when to use it. Not so, these days. Most Americans have grown up firearm illiterate, and consequently are afraid of guns. However, more and more Americans are becoming interested in owning weapons, specifically handguns, and are searching for places to learn about firearms and how to shoot. The answer for most people is a local target range.

There are many ways to find a range in your area, but the fastest is the Web. Start a search for ‘target range’ and review the results. You’ll be able to find a range that suits your needs with a minimum of fuss. You can always use the phone book, or the online phone book, or word of mouth. Word of mouth is often the most reliable, if you ask people you trust for ther input.

Before you start looking for a range, ask yourself some questions:
1). What type of weapon am I interested in?
2). Am I interested in shooting as a sport, or primarily as self-defense, or both?
3). Is this just for me, or am I going to involve my household?

As you answer these questions, you’ll begin to develop a plan for weapon storage, and for firearm safety, for your home. You need to think about this, especially if you have children. Children are not too young to work with weapons, but they must be taught responsibility – how and when to use a weapon, weapons are not toys, and they must learn to consider all weapons as loaded.

Having answered your questions, making your plan, and researching the weapons best for you, you now need to find a target range. You may want to consider using a range that rents weapons at first, so you can gain experience with different handguns and rifles. Once you’ve decided on a weapon you like, research purchasing one, and also consider getting a gun safe.

Target shooting allows you to practice with a weapon at different ranges. Most ranges use standard bullseye targets for civilians, but you may find one that uses silhouettes, or possibly animal shapes, if you think you may want to pursue hunting as a sport.

Typical ranges for handguns are 10m (meters), 50m, and 300m. Rifle ranges are rarely less than 100m, but can be as high as 1,000m. All ranges, whether indoor or outdoor, have butts or backstops behind the targets to stop the bullets. The targets are typically paper or a plastic material, and are generally round bulls eyes. Targets can be metal; these are typically found at air rifle ranges. Skeet shooting involves shotguns and clay targets (“clay pigeons”). This is a speciality type of target shooting, and requires its own type of range.

All standard target ranges require safety gear. This is typically safety goggles or glasses, earplugs and/or earmuffs. Indoor ranges require both earplugs and earmuffs due to the high decibel levels created when shooting is in progress.

All target ranges have desiganted safety personnel, and their rules are to be followed at all times while at the range.

Firearms, when used properly, can be fun. They also provide safety, when properly handled. Before purchasing one, find a target range, and shoot some targets. It will tell you whether or not you and firearms have a future together, and may get you started on a lifelong hobby. Good shooting!

Yoga For Stress Management

Yoga is one of the best tools available for stress management. That’s because it is a multifaceted practice that taps into the mind, body, emotions, and spirit, so it can help reduce stress on all levels. While you will likely feel the effects of stress mostly in the physical body, if you look closely you will probably find some non-physical symptoms as well. For example, you may have difficulty concentrating, your mind may race with thoughts, or you may find it difficult to take care of yourself. Yoga can help with all of this.

What is yoga?

Yoga is an ancient practice that integrates the body with the mind and the spirit. Yoga means “union,” and its purpose is to strengthen the body in order to heal the mind and help practitioners become connected to their “higher self.” The ultimate goal of yoga, then, is to operate with fewer limits and a more expanded awareness, which helps cultivate a greater sense of wellbeing.

Traditionally, there are eight aspects of a complete yoga practice. The three in the middle – the physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation – work wonders to help alleviate stress.

Start with the body

The physical practice of yoga (called asana) consists of poses that range from simple to very challenging. Anyone can practice yoga, and once you learn the basics, you will be able to create a practice that works for you. Each yoga pose has specific physical benefits, and while any yoga practice is likely to relieve stress, there are some poses that are especially calming. Here are just a few:

Child’s pose. This resting pose is a natural stress-reliever that allows you to pause and be still. It also facilitates deep breathing throughout the back of the ribcage.

Puppy pose. This is child’s pose with a heart-opener, and it’s an excellent antidote to the tendency to slouch when you’re anxious or stressed.

Legs-up-the-wall. A simple inversion in which you literally lean your legs up against the wall, this is an excellent way to quiet the mind and increase focus and energy.

Cat-Cow. A flowing series performed on all fours by arching the back and then lifting the heart, cat-cow can help get stress-related kinks out of the back and neck.

Corpse pose. Also known as savasana, this is the last pose performed in most classes. It is an opportunity to rest and become aware of the benefits of the practice that was just completed.

It’s all about the breath

The physical practice of yoga is always integrated with breathing. Aside from coordinating the poses with the breath (during class, you will be reminded to breathe often), yoga offers dedicated breathing techniques that can help calm the nervous system and clear the mind. The most basic of these practices is a three-part diaphragmatic breath, which is nothing more than proper deep breathing. (Remember that shallow breathing is a classic symptom of stress.) Beyond that, there are rapid belly-breathing techniques designed to cleanse the body and alternate nostril breathing, which helps activate brain function.

Meditation

The ultimate goal of yoga is meditation, and that doesn’t necessarily mean sitting for an hour in lotus pose (although it can). Over time, yoga will teach you to be in the moment, and you will learn that even paying attention to how you’re breathing while you rush through a busy day is a form meditation of practice.

When practiced regularly, yoga often becomes a way of life – a way with more ease, less dis-ease, and much fewer symptoms of stress.