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Title: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Sjenny on October 19, 2008, 10:35:50 AM
According to a 2007 study from Sweden, having 3 alcoholic beverages per week cuts the chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis by 50%.  Apparently alcohol inhibits the imflammatory process. 

Don't know if the same principle applies to Sjogren's.  Don't everybody volunteer to research this at once!

Regards,
Sue
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: JannaLee on October 19, 2008, 10:38:24 AM
Heck, I'm in!

I'll start my research this week!
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: jjj3 on October 19, 2008, 12:14:46 PM
I've always been a little nervous to be in a clinical trial, but I'll give this a shot (no pun intended!)

Hi Janna!  So glad to be participating in this with you  ;)!

Cathy
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Katybarstool on October 19, 2008, 12:27:19 PM
Me too  ;D Large whisky with lots of ice please.

Kathyx
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: JannaLee on October 19, 2008, 02:01:16 PM
Too bad we don't live near each other!  We could do the research together!
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 19, 2008, 03:11:15 PM
I was just thinking the same thing!!! 


Patze
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Pooh on October 19, 2008, 03:25:09 PM
Well that let's me out, I'm allergic to alcohol...........................oh well. :-\  I could just drink something decaffinated with a cherry in it.   ;D

Take care girls and have a great time with it, just don't drink and drive, PLEASE. 

Pooh
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 19, 2008, 03:32:18 PM
Sorry to hear about your allergy Pooh, boy, that's a tough one to be sure!

Nope, I never drink and drive, but I do a mean "drunk" walk! ;) ;D


Patze
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: pudmott on October 19, 2008, 04:05:01 PM
Quote from: Sjenny on October 19, 2008, 10:35:50 AM
  Apparently alcohol inhibits the imflammatory process. 

I think alcohol inhibits a lot of processes doesn't it??

Patze i think you can get done for Walking ( or maybe in your case stumbling) under the influence of alcohol. Also where is your pic gone girlfriend?

Either way i'll be in the trial. Don't know if i'll make three drinks though. I'm a cadburies drinker. A glass and a half and i'm anyones. Anymore and i'm everyones. Ohh that's naughty.

Bad pud
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 19, 2008, 04:18:47 PM
Bad, bad Pud!!!!


Patze
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Scottietottie on October 19, 2008, 04:22:24 PM
I'm sure I tried that!  :(
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: pudmott on October 19, 2008, 04:22:46 PM
but very good at it tee hee hee


Pud
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 19, 2008, 04:26:34 PM
Now Pud, you're going to get me into trouble! ;)


Patze
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: pudmott on October 19, 2008, 04:34:34 PM
Who me??

*total innocence*

Pud
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 19, 2008, 04:42:36 PM
Okay Pud, I'm going to have to start editing my responses, otherwise, I'm going to get myself kicked off of this board!  ;)  Silly Pud!


Patze
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Sjenny on October 20, 2008, 08:58:31 AM
Hey gals,

It's just 3 drinks A WEEK not 3 drinks PER DAY.  Just a reminder, in case.

LOL,
Sue
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Epson on October 20, 2008, 02:26:13 PM
Come on, 3 drinks per week!  It's just like potato chips, you can't have just one.
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Katybarstool on October 21, 2008, 05:20:09 AM
Epson

I second that motion!

Kathyx

Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: wen.uk on October 21, 2008, 12:02:04 PM
Ooooh pud you bad girl you !!!!

Make mine a brandy and hot chocolate please, with extra cream on top oh and a flake in it too.  Three times a week would be just great for my inflammation, except for the extra inflammation it would cause round my hips and belly lol !!!!
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Sjenny on October 21, 2008, 01:57:31 PM
Wen:

That sounds delicious on a chilly night!  Make me one too!

Sue
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: pudmott on October 21, 2008, 02:36:11 PM
yumm wen

that just sounds devine. i'll be in that. We'll compromise and have low fat chocolate and lite milk. I already have inflammation on the tummy and hips what the heck.

Off topic but relevant:
I had a medical yesterday and the nurse told me to get on the scales and tell her my  weight. So i did. the only thing is she didn't believe me when i said 54kg. I only shaved off a few kilos. Like 47kg. I cant see the problem with that


Pud
Title: Re: Swedes say alcohol might prevent RA
Post by: Patze on October 21, 2008, 05:51:58 PM
Oh Wen, that does sound so delish, I'll also join you for a round, but make mine just with plain old dark chocolate!


Patze