A beer a day keeps kidney stones and urologists away, says study.

Mumbai: Kidney stones can be incredibly painful for sufferers, and now a new study has found that a beer a day, keeps kidney stones and urologists away.

The study stated that people who reported drinking beer frequently had a 50 percent lower risk of developing kidney stones than people who did not consume alcoholic beverages. Alcoholics from all over the world participated in this prospective study, and phase 4 clinical trials will even answer, if other alcoholic beverages, like mixing a concoction of vodka and soda, help dissolve kidney stones.

In an exclusive interview with the Quackdoses, Dr. Vijay Mallaya, the principal investigator of the study said, “Beer is a diuretic, meaning you have an urge to urinate even more than what babies without diapers do; and urination, in turn, helps flush small stones from your kidneys before they get bigger. Daily dose of moderate amount of beer can reduce your risk of giving a shit about kidney stones. What is different regarding this revolutionary study was that we also tried to integrate a stone prevention ‘Chakna’ diet into our beer drinking recommendations. It is true that alcohol kills people, but imagine how many are born because of it!"

Unconfirmed sources have claimed that another study is underway, if drinking alcoholic beverages before pregnancy can cause pregnancy.

Love defined...

It so happens that over the years, I happen to find loose papers (treasures) in my cupboard, drawers & shelves with small random lines & thoughts scribbled on them; thoughts which I would have intended to publish on my blog later but forgot about them in the day to day life.

Following is one such piece I had written during my post-graduation (residency) which I found, so thought of publishing it now, before I lose it again.

WHAT IS LOVE?

Love is living for each other… caring without boundaries… the early morning talks… the late night discussions… planning the future together… travelling together… going on an adventure trail… enjoying the craziness of life… cherishing every moment… laughing together… crying together… sharing secrets... respecting each other’s needs… giving equal contribution to the relationship… standing rock solid ever in all the highs and lows… knowing when to draw the line… sharing dreams together… the fights, the arguments… forgiveness… accepting each other’s flaws… complementing each other… doing household chores together… playing games… enjoying music… dancing… communicating… constructive criticism… keeping in touch with family members… buying small gifts… surprises and movie tickets… spontaneous shopping… mutually respecting each other… walking on the beach together… enjoying the sunrises and sunsets… pulling each other’s leg… pulling pranks on each other… watching old videos and photographs together… buying flowers… experimenting with cooking… and the list goes on (I will try to continue to build it up).

It really doesn’t cost much to really love someone!!

I had a Dream...

In early 2007, when I was in 2nd year of MBBS, my father underwent a major surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital. As I sat in the lobby waiting for the surgery to end, I happened to glance at the wall with the name plates of all Consultants of the Hospital (displayed based on their medical specialisation).

 
For a budding medical student, to me they really looked like the names in the ‘Hall of Fame’, representing such a prestigious organisation. I thought to myself then, that one day, I can only dream to see mine somewhere too.

Honestly, over the years, I had forgotten about it, until yesterday.

I was having tea with a senior surgeon colleague of mine at the hospital’s lobby, and I happened to glance at similar nameplates on the hospital wall, with names of all my colleagues at the hospitals, many of whom truly are legends, stalwarts, well respected teachers and doctors of repute, in their respective field.

 
And in the corner, was my name, alongside theirs, and I was left dumbstruck & numb for a moment. Those images from 2007 flashed right before my eyes.

 
All I did was to look at the Lord Ganesha’s idol (in the lobby), and say a heartfelt thank you to express my gratitude.

 

I guess, for me, this was one such small moment of happiness, which really did mean a lot.