As some of you may unfortunately be all too familiar, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects over 5 million people throughout the world, and is characterized as having waxing and waning courses, with periods of flares (symptoms) and remission (no symptoms). …
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk of Oral Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
It has been well documented that alcohol consumption is a strong risk factor for oral cancer, as well as other upper alimentary tract cancers, especially if it is combined with smoking. Alcoholic beverages are chronic irritants to the throat, specifically…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Petite Sirah
For today’s “Who’s Your Daddy” post, we will be exploring the origins of Petite Sirah. http://wine.appellationamerica.com/images/ competitions/Petite-Sirah-Gnarly-Vine.jpg Petite Sirah, also known as Durif or Petite Syrah, was originally developed in the late 1800s in France, though is probably most known…
Inhibition of Cholesterol Oxidation by Wine: It’s Not All About Resveratrol
We’ve all heard over and over that red wine is good for your heart. Studies have shown that wine consumption reduces blood platelet aggregation, which ultimately helps prevent many cardiovascular diseases. The polyphenolic compounds in wine are primarily responsible for…