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Vic · 03-13-2008, 01:59 PM

Hello Lovely Women,

I enjoyed reading your messages, because I go through the same dilemma AFTER I have had a couple of glasses of champagne, whether it's on the weekend or with dinner twice a week. My husband is a "bubblehead" and buys it, so when I see a beautiful bottle open, it's difficult some evenings to opt for my typical Pellegrino or Pellegrino-Grape Juice mix.

So, the question always looms as to whether to drink or not and, if so, how often. I can tell you that I do pop a folic acid tablet (800 mcg.) when I do and sometimes I'll take milk thistle on occasion.

I know I need to take responsibility for myself and my health, so the decision is always mine. There are times I won't have any and then there are times when it just feels nice to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne. Still, the anxiety about drinking and alcohol and breast cancer does come up at night after I've imbibed.

Hmmm, what to do this weekend when we're in Sonoma celebrating my Dad's 80th birthday. Better pack some folic acid.

Be well and thanks for addressing this subject.

Vicki Z.
So.Cal.

03-13-2008, 01:59 PM	#11
Vic Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 161	The Alcohol Dilemma Hello Lovely Women, I enjoyed reading your messages, because I go through the same dilemma AFTER I have had a couple of glasses of champagne, whether it's on the weekend or with dinner twice a week. My husband is a "bubblehead" and buys it, so when I see a beautiful bottle open, it's difficult some evenings to opt for my typical Pellegrino or Pellegrino-Grape Juice mix. So, the question always looms as to whether to drink or not and, if so, how often. I can tell you that I do pop a folic acid tablet (800 mcg.) when I do and sometimes I'll take milk thistle on occasion. I know I need to take responsibility for myself and my health, so the decision is always mine. There are times I won't have any and then there are times when it just feels nice to enjoy a glass of wine or champagne. Still, the anxiety about drinking and alcohol and breast cancer does come up at night after I've imbibed. Hmmm, what to do this weekend when we're in Sonoma celebrating my Dad's 80th birthday. Better pack some folic acid. Be well and thanks for addressing this subject. Vicki Z. So.Cal.