By Eddie Childs In the annals of history, humankind’s
relationship with alcohol likely spans back to the days of
Babylon or Mesopotamia, if not even earlier. In fact, it’s
highly probable the very first chemical reaction comprehended by
humanity involved ethanolic fermentation, wherein our ancestors
realized the glucose in fruit and grains could be converted into
unrefined wine and beer. Indeed, the discovery of alcohol so
closely coincides with the emergence of agriculture, some
anthropologists argue it was a driving force worldwide for
transitioning to agrarian-based civilization. And although
alcohol has been part of the human experience virtually since
the dawn of time, the two nonetheless share an uneasy
relationship. This is especially apparent for those who believe
it’s paramount to carefully consider and understand anything one
ingests—be it food, drink or an idea. The Medicinal Value Joseph
C. Borrio is a Cicero, N.Y.-based DC who’s written extensively
regarding the advantages and disadvantages of al