alcohol

Instant party: Impress your gal pals at your next soiree with this lychee slush cocktail and gourmet appetizer

I recently had an interesting experience with a naturopath, when she asked me how many alcoholic beverages I consume in the average week. “Five?” I asked. “No, wait. Maybe eight. Or 12?” I paused, trying to count as her pencil hovered above the form. “What is the threshold for binge drinking again? I’m pretty sure I’m just under that.” (Later that day, I found out the threshold for binge drinking – four or more drinks in a single sitting – and told my friend, Jamie. “What, is that from the 50s?” he asked, incredulously.)

It can’t be easy being pregnant in our hyper health-conscious culture. Mothers-to-be are constantly being judged by what they put in their mouths, and by extension, what they put into their growing baby’s bodies.

Why is it that some people are able to experiment with drugs in their youth or even occasionally indulge as adults and never fall prey to addiction while others are completely undone and become hopelessly ensnared?

It seems the laid back, take-it-easy attitude of the land-down-under has gotten to Hillary Clinton. Clinton was interviewed by Aussie comedians Hamish and Andy on a recent visit to Australia and appeared uncharacteristically relaxed. The Secretary of State joked about bikinis and wrestling, and even graciously accepted a gift of gravy flavoured chips. Best exchange: Hamish: “Have you ever said the phrase 'You've just made a very powerful enemy?'” Clinton: “No, but I've thought it.”