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Gin Lane Analysis

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'Mothers ruin' as it came to be known reared it's crispy head in the early 17th century resulting in a history that has more ups and downs than a Gin induced roller coaster. Originally sold in pharmacy's to treat stomach pain, the drink became more and more popular especially with the poor due to it's cheap cost and high volume. Unfortunately things began to escalate famously portrayed in the William Hogarth painting 'Gin Lane', in which it depicts a swarming London laced with drunks from the devils drink. However in 1736 the Gin act was announced, raising prices and increasing the quality, stopping those from their deadly sins. Laying low for a while still riddled as the 'poor mans drink', Gin made a comeback finding it's way into high society, ridding itself from it's dirty past. So, here are 7 reasons why you should …show more content…

OK, so it doesn't necessarily stop you from ageing but it does however limit those creases leaving you looking crisp and clean forever. Containing antioxidants (as all alcohol does)it also contains Juniper, (Juniper is turning out to be a wonderful thing) which regenerates cells and boosts your body into behaving and looking like a fresh faced youngster. Number Five: It Is Good For Your Kidneys And Liver..... OK, so hear me out. Back in the 19th century, Doctors would refer to small, damaged and colorless kidneys as 'Ginny Kidney' blaming the dirty dishwater on the malfunction of the organ. However things have changed with Gin now proven to help rid of bad bacteria due to it's diuretic ingredients and super Gin antioxidants. Number Four: You Won't Put On Weight Of all the spirits Gin has the least amount of calories especially since the main mixer is a measly amount of tonic and an ice cube. A drink that so perfectly complements the summer it only has around 100 calories per glass therefore during those warm summer months it's OK to drink twice as much right? Number Three: It Fights

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