FEATURE/Fighting a Hangover or Need to Detox from the Holidays? Water Can Help.News/Dining/Lifestyle Editors FEATURE... OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2002 Too much holiday cheer? Need to detox de·tox v. To subject to detoxification. n. A section of a hospital or clinic in which patients are detoxified. from the seemingly non-stop eating and stress that runs from Thanksgiving to New Year's? Water might be the easiest, most readily available and most effective cure for all the above. Alcohol can leave you dehydrated de·hy·drate v. de·hy·drat·ed, de·hy·drat·ing, de·hy·drates v.tr. 1. To remove water from; make anhydrous. 2. To preserve by removing water from (vegetables, for example). and cause hangover symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. Drinking water drinking water supply of water available to animals for drinking supplied via nipples, in troughs, dams, ponds and larger natural water sources; an insufficient supply leads to dehydration; it can be the source of infection, e.g. leptospirosis, salmonellosis, or of poisoning, e.g. both before and after a night on the town can mitigate the effects of too much eggnog or champagne. The harried holiday season can bring more than just a hangover, though. If you tend to celebrate at the office party with a big wedge of chocolate mousse cake or can't resist a third helping of cornbread-and-sausage stuffing at your in-laws, then water can help you get back on track. A regular regime of water, eight to 10 glasses a day, combined with healthier foods and exercise can rescue your waistline and morale. "During the holiday season -- or right after, when we need to recover -- drinking great-tasting water is the one healthy, inexpensive step we can always take," said Susan Kleiner, Ph.D., R.D. and nutritionist nu·tri·tion·ist n. One who is trained or is an expert in the field of nutrition. nutritionist Dietitian, see there . "Water combats everything from hangovers to digestion problems to out-of-control appetites." Help for a Hangover While the best way to avoid a hangover is not to over-indulge in alcohol, there are some things you can do both before and after the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. to lessen the effects of drinking, according to Brita: -- Don't start celebrating without being sufficiently hydrated; most people are slightly dehydrated (it's why we often experience slight headaches, fatigue, and dry eyes and mouths), so try to drink eight to 10 glasses of water throughout the day. -- Drink one glass of water for every glass of something stronger; not only will the water keep you hydrated, but you might consume less alcohol this way. -- Remember to eat during the festivities; eating solid food slows down the absorption of alcohol. -- Fill a pitcher with water before you go out and drink it when you return. For healthy refreshment, try a Brita Water Filtration Pitcher or the Brita On Tap Faucet Filter. It makes tap water taste great. -- Drink plenty of water the morning after, not just a glass of water here or there. At least six glasses before noon is a good way to speed relief. Detoxing One Day at a Time One Day at a Time is a long-running American situation comedy that portrayed a divorced mother, played by Bonnie Franklin, her two teenage daughters (Mackenzie Phillips and Valerie Bertinelli) and their building superintendent (Pat Harrington, Jr.). Hangovers eventually go away the same day. The effects of overeating overeating eating too much food too quickly; leads to acute gastric dilatation in dogs and horses, acute carbohydrate engorgement in ruminants, dietetic (dietary) diarrhea in young calves and foals, abomasal tympany in bottle fed lambs and calves. or too much stress during the holidays can take longer to fix, but don't be discouraged. "First, remember that the overeating happened in the past and that this is a new day," said Dr. Kleiner. "Focus on doing the important things that will keep you healthy in the long run." -- Drink plenty of water to rehydrate re·hy·drate v. 1. To cause rehydration of something. 2. To replenish the body fluids of an individual. after too much food and alcohol. Water reduces the bloating bloating Vox populi A lay term for post-prandial abdominal fullness or swelling effects of high-salt foods and eases the stress on your liver so that it can process out the extra fat from the previous night's feast. Water can also help curb your appetite. -- Eat breakfast! It's the most important meal of the day not only for fueling your body, but also for helping you control calories all day long. The best breakfast combines carbs, fiber, protein and mono-unsaturated fats like those found in nuts. Use Brita filtered water to make a delicious cup of hot herbal tea, an ideal breakfast drink. -- Take a multivitamin mul·ti·vi·ta·min adj. Containing many vitamins. n. A preparation containing many vitamins. multivitamin with antioxidants Antioxidants Substances that reduce the damage of the highly reactive free radicals that are the byproducts of the cells. Mentioned in: Aging, Nutritional Supplements antioxidants, n. to make up for yesterday's poor nutrition. -- Don't try to cut calories to make up for last night's binge. You're likely to binge again as your appetite gets the best of you. Eat small meals and snacks at regular intervals throughout the day to stay energized and satisfied. -- Exercise! Bicycling, jogging, hiking, walking, stair-climbing, racquet sports, basketball, skiing or roller-blading will help you burn off calories and decrease your guilt. About Brita The Brita Products Company, based in Oakland, California, is the leading maker of point-of-use water filtration products to improve the quality and taste of tap water. Note to Editors: B-roll available upon request. |
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