Expert shares top five ways to deal with a festive hangover
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A scientist who formulated a drink which can help cure hangovers has revealed her top five tips for avoiding a sore head after the holidays. Dr Christina Rahm has worked in the pharmaceutical industry since the 1990s and has shared advice after it was revealed almost two-thirds (64%) of drinkers consume more alcohol over the holiday period than normal.
She told Metro: ‘Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on your body – this goes without saying. If you want to avoid any chance of a hangover I would say don’t drink. ‘Not everyone is going to follow that so I wanted to share some advice which I learned during my career. There are lots of things you can do to minimise the negative effects of alcohol.
‘If you drink too much, it will certainly affect you. But you can reduce that quite considerably by following my advice. ‘It’s not rocket science but it does work and should reduce your hangover, quite considerably in many cases.’. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, leading to increased fluid loss. To counteract this, it’s vital to drink plenty of water or electrolyte-rich beverages.
Consuming a glass of water before bed and continuing to hydrate the next day can help. Fruit juices, particularly those high in vitamin C, also provide hydration and nutrients. Herbal teas can be soothing as well. Things like toast, crackers, and pancakes are easily digestible and help stabilise blood sugar.
