Here’s a few simple guidelines to follow:

Less is usually better. Some people should never drink. If you do drink never, never, never mix alcohol and medications of any kind. Red wine is not necessarily best. Moderate or low-risk drinking is: * For men: no more than two drinks a day, but not every day * For women: one to two drinks a day, but not every day

These are some of possible adverse effects of drinking alcohol over a long period of time:

* Diminished coordination, cognitive impairment; * Injury or death from falls, motor crashes, fire, water mishaps; * Drownings, suicide; * Assault, violence, firearm use; * Choking deaths (asphyxiation); * Elevated blood pressure; * Stroke; * Cardiac myopathy and heartbeat irregularities (arrhythmias) with possible heart failure; * Possible "rebound coagulability" with increased blood clotting; * Pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation); * Alcoholic gastritis (stomach irritability, bleeds); * Liver cirrhosis; * Dependency (addiction); * Abusive behaviour, emotional problems; * Alcohol-related psychosis, breakdown of family, work and social relationships.

Advice on low-risk drinking

* Drink no more than two standard drinks in any day. * Abstainers should not begin drinking to protect heart. * Do not step up consumption to lower health risks. * Anyone who drinks more than two drinks in any one day should reduce consumption. * To minimize risks of dependence, have at least one alcohol-free day per week. * All persons who consume alcohol should avoid drinking to intoxication. * The following should drink no alcohol: -- people with certain psychological and physical illnesses; -- those taking certain medications such as antihistamines, psychoactive drugs and sleep-aids -- people driving vehicles or operating machinery; -- those responsible for public order or safety; -- people unable to control their drinking; -- those legally prohibited from drinking, such as under-age persons.

And so we come to my conclusions: Yes, moderate drinking can be very beneficial to a person. However, side of this coin to be carefully watched is: what is moderate for one person is not enough for another person and excessive for yet another. What is “just right” for 200-220 lb man is excessive for 145 lb man and not quite enough for 300 lb man.

There are times however when sinus problems turn from bad to worse. Resorting to medicine is required for this problem if natural approach fails. Sinusitis treatments are mainly aimed at trying to reduce swelling in nasal passages and sinusitis. It also tries to eliminate infections, promote sinus drainage and keep sinus passage open.

Wiping out main cause of sinusitis is main concern in giving treatments to people suffering from sinus infections. Antibiotics help attack bacteria in sinus cavities which are chief cause of infection.

Hopefully medication will succeed in putting a stop to infection otherwise surgery may be required to finally correct problem.

More and more treatments may be devised but nothing beats a strong immune system. A well-maintained body is a natural fortress that will shield you from any disorder. Keep your body healthy by having adequate amounts of sleep and a good diet to keep your immune system at an optimal state. Keep your surroundings clean and free from possible allergens that can cause sinus infections and other diseases.