It’s possible to enjoy a tipple during the festive season and wake up with a clear head. Really!
It’s the season of making merry – but if you overdo it with the wine, cocktails or champagne, it can also be the season of miserable mornings after. Our guide helps you avoid the hangovers, or mop up the damage if it all goes horribly wrong.
BEWARE THE NIGHT BEFORE
So you’re planning to pace yourself at the office party, on New Year’s Eve or Christmas Day itself excellent! But do watch out the night before those dates. “We’ve shown that people tend to actually drink more then – December 30, for example, is a real peak for alcohol-related problems,” says Dr Bruce Bolam. He’s not sure why – maybe it’s the anticipation of the big night making us excitable – but if you’re out the night before your big even watch your intake carefully or even consider abstaining totally, just in case.
KNOW HOW TO POUR
It makes sense that the less alcohol you drink the lower your risk of hangovers. Studies show risk increases after three standard drinks. Recent research from Iowa State University in the US has analysed how people pour, and found knowing the results can help you naturally drink less. Follow these three tips:
1 Use a narrow glass
You will pour 12 per cent more into a glass with a wide rim.
2 Place the glass on the table to fill it
People also add 12 per cent more to a glass if it’s being held in someone’s hand.
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