Just like apples, minimal consumption of alcohol can keep the doctor away.  Taking alcohol in moderate amounts can reduce your chances of getting sick by as much as 50%.  Alcohol in the bloodstream can reduce by 24% your chances of getting cancer and by 50% your chance of getting cardiovascular diseases.

Moderate consumption of alcohol is not only good for the body but for the mind as well especially for those who are faced with stress-related illness. Alcohol works by reducing the LDL or bad cholesterol level which eventually builds up in the walls of your artery.  It does not only raise the HDL or goof cholesterol level but it also acts as a blood clotting preventative or anti-coagulant.

Moderate alcohol drinkers are less prone to getting heart attacks, hypertension and Alzheimer’s disease. However, do not go overboard as too much alcohol in your body can also lead to serious health issues.