DR DREW MOFFREY In regards to seasonal weight gain, try to eat more protein, and less carbs – try and cut off your carb consumption at 2pm. Having said that, a greasy carb-laden meal is always good for a hangover – I personally can’t go past KFC. Try and minimise the hangover by drinking lots of water before bed so you don’t wake up with the ‘dry horrors’! Try and avoid sugary alcoholic drinks, and stick to low-calorie options like vodka and soda with fresh lime. DR SHANNON WEBBER I find that sparkling water goes down easier. Get up in the morning and then drink more sparkling water again! Drinking a glass of water between alcoholic drinks is the best advice – but this never happens! Non-carbonated alcoholic drinks and red wine are least likely to give you a hangover It’s always best to have a bit of food in your stomach prior to a big night of drinking, and sparkling water and a nice fresh juice the next morning will help to flush the kidneys out. DR BENJAMIN WALTERS My stance on hangovers is to either consider not drinking too much, or not whinging too much about it! Keep fluids up while drinking alcohol and try and choose something like a long gin and tonic, which is low in calories and not as dehydrating as a sugary alcoholic drink. In regards to travel during this holiday season, hydration and mobilisation are the best things to do on a plane. Compression stockings and regular movement or exercises are worthwhile looking into. pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 23
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