Beer: History of an ancient medicine
Since time immemorial, beer has been considered more than a simple concoction to celebrate. During the Middle Ages, the monks not only enjoyed it, but proclaimed it as a powerful ‘elixir’, consuming several ‘measures’ a day to maintain their spiritual and physical strength. Hildegard von Bingen and Paracelsus already pointed out that their consumption could revitalize the spirit and combat diseases.
Hot Beer: Grandparents Remedy
A cold appears that cuts and you have a cold at the door. Not to worry! That old remedy of grandmothers, which combines hot beer with honey, has resisted the test of time. A good glass, in addition to comforting, helps you sweat the fever and embrace repair dreams.
Recipes with beer: medicine or pleasure
Some powerful concoctions
Who would say that you could do more with beer than just enjoy it in a jug? Try this delicious combination to relieve your stomach: 500 ml of Pilsner beer, mixed with anise, coriander and cumin. Boil over low heat, and ready! It is a pleasure for your senses and a relief for your digestion.
The hidden power of beer
But what is in this golden soda that benefits us so much? Beer contains 93% water (perfect for hydration) and an average of only 5% alcohol. Not only delights the palate; It is also a source of essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium and a remarkable amount of silicon that makes wonders for our bones and skin.
The hops: friends in the bottle
And we cannot forget hops, the soul of beer. Not only enhances its flavor and aroma; It is known in traditional medicine for its reassuring properties. You can prepare a hops that, combined with milk, will take you directly to a repair dream.
Health benefits: a beer a day …
Certainly, says the saying that ‘a beer a day does not harm.’ And studies support it: moderate consumption can help control blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attacks and contribute to intestinal health. As if that were not enough, its flavor is a feast for the palate that releases dopamine, our neurotransmitter of pleasure.
Beauty in a glass: Personal care beer
It is true that Cleopatra had a good eye, because the use of beer in skin care dates back to antiquity. With a high content of group B vitamins, it improves the texture of the skin and hair brightness. If you want to give your hair and face a pamper, try a beer mask with clay and vinegar. Your skin and hair will thank you!
Final reflection: To enjoy moderation
Beer, that social drink that has transcended over time, is not just an option to provide in celebrations. From its ancestral virtues as a remedy to its role in modern self -care rituals, beer teaches us to enjoy with respect and moderation. So the next time you lift your jug, remember that you are savoring history, health and beauty.
