Hangover Cures for Thanksgiving

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With Black Wednesday, one of the biggest party nights of the year approaching, this Thanksgiving many will be suffering that post-party phase otherwise known as a hangover. ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Dr. Tom Bayne, DC, suggests more natural ways to make it through this unbearable state without the help of pills or worse, more drinking. ‘Alcohol is metabolized by the liver and excreted through the kidneys,’ says Bayne, ‘Therefore extra attention to these will help balance the body and promote excretion.’ Below, Dr. Bayne gives tips on how to stay healthy during a not-so-healthy holiday.

• Take Your Vitamins: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that speeds the detoxification of alcohol through our liver and can offset the damage of alcohol to our bodies. Recommended dosage is 500mg before and after drinking and again the next day.
• ALA is A-OK: Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant that destroys more ‘free radicals’ and enhances the activity of other antioxidants especially Vitamin C. It increases Glutathione levels in the cells and protects against liver damage from alcohol.
• Get Your Snack On: Never drink on an empty stomach. A wise choice for a pre-drinking meal would include some fat and complex carbohydrates such as pasta and vegetables with pesto containing olive oil, cheese and nuts. A meal high in animal protein is likely to remain undigested once drinking commences and can lead to indigestion and disturbed sleep later.
• Water, Water, Water: Proper hydration is critical and nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium are vital for flushing out toxins. A healthy practice is to alternate alcoholic beverages with a glass of water throughout the evening. This prevents dehydration and slows alcohol consumption while relieving the accompanying thirst that often leads to overdrinking.

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