An Australian exclamation of surprise or bewilderment. Interchangeable with words such as Blimey or Struth. Made famous by our champion crocodile hugger, Steve Erwin. Crikey! What was that!.
Many believe that the main benefit of alcohol comes from its ability to raise HDL cholesterol levels (the âgoodâ type that helps sweep cholesterol deposits out of your arteries and protects against a heart attack).
Alcohol. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol â in particular beer â has been shown to increase the risk for gout, a form of arthritis. Alcohol can increase levels of uric acid in the body (an overload of uric acid is the main cause of gout). Those with other forms of arthritis may or may not be affected by alcohol â itâs very individual, says Sandon.