Although drinking alcohol in large quantities can increase your risk of health problems such as liver damage and addiction, having small amounts may actually be good for your health in some cases.

Tea is a widely enjoyed beverage in many different cultures. This versatile drink can be served in a variety of flavors, both hot and cold. Several varieties of tea, particularly green tea, may impart health benefits for some conditions.

Karela juice, a juice extracted from bitter gourd, is sometimes difficult to find in stores so you might try growing your own gourds and making the juice yourself.

If you've already had gallbladder disease or gallstones, you may wonder if your diet might affect your risk of developing the condition again. If you consume too much sugar each day -- perhaps in the form of sugar-sweetened soft drinks -- you might be increasing your risk.

Nausea can be caused by a variety of reasons including stomach flu, alcohol consumption, medications, food poisoning, migraines, motion sickness and pregnancy. Nausea is an uneasiness in the stomach that may make you feel like you need to vomit, but vomiting does not always occur.

Most soft drinks contain one or more of three common acids: citric acid, carbonic acid and phosphoric acid. Soft drinks with specific flavor ingredients may also contain other less common acids. The level of acidity in sodas can be quite high, and many dentists deplore its long-term effect on your teeth.

A nutrient-rich addition to the diet, orange juice provides essential nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C and folate. However, drinking orange juice can cause digestive upset in some people, and might even damage the delicate lining of the stomach.

Energy drinks can provide many benefits. The caffeine and energy blend of a drink may help you stay alert, improve mood, increase cognitive function and give you a short-term boost of energy. Many also provide a significant amount of certain vitamins.

Any shade of brown is considered a “normal” feces color. However, certain substances can cause the feces to turn an unusual color, such as white, black, red or green. When your derriere delivers an unusual green package into the potty, it can be a bit alarming.

Licorice tea is used for many potential health problems. Licorice stimulates your adrenal glands, soothes your digestive system from indigestion, lowers the amount of acid in your stomach, eases symptoms of ulcers and reduces symptoms of external allergies, hay fever and asthma.

Many herbal remedies can be consumed as a tea, including chamomile. Though chamomile is often used to ease insomnia and promote calm, it has also been touted for its possible beneficial effects on inflammation.

Orange juice consumption provides numerous health benefits. For example, a 1/2 cup of unsweetened orange juice counts as one of your daily fruit servings, according to the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov.