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).
In contrast, the ingestion of complex carbohydrates, or starches, has no effect on the immune system. 2. Excess alcohol Excessive alcohol intake can harm the body's immune system in two ways. First, it produces an overall nutritional deficiency, depriving the body of valuable immune-boosting nutrients.Second, alcohol, like sugar, consumed in excess can reduce the ability of white cells to kill germs.n contrast, the ingestion of complex carbohydrates, or starches, has no effect on the immune system. 2. Excess alcohol Excessive alcohol intake can harm the body's immune system in two ways. First, it produces an overall nutritional deficiency, depriving the body of valuable immune-boosting nutrients.