How to Avoid A Holiday Hangover, According To The Experts

Thomas Barwick via Getty Images It's holiday party and hangover season. Natasha Bhuyan, physician and west coast regional medical director at One Medical, told HuffPost that “preparation and moderation are key when it comes to avoiding a holiday hangover.” She recommends the following approach: Drink plenty of water both the day before and the day you plan on drinking. As a result, this could cause higher blood alcohol concentrations, leading to worse hangovers.” While experts generally agree that there is no magic pill or powder to make a hangover disappear, there are a few ways to expedite the healing process. A water-based drink with electrolytes and a little sugar may help you recover a bit faster than water alone, as alcohol can throw off our electrolyte and blood sugar levels.” When it comes to nausea, “stick with bland foods like the BRAT diet to help give yourself some energy while not irritating your stomach. “Alcohol is a depressant that makes us drowsy, but the quality of sleep we have after drinking even the smallest amount is quite poor.” Darius added that “unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms can be alleviated by over-the-counter antacids” and that “caffeine products such as coffee and tea are effective as stimulants and may counteract malaise and fatigue.” With all this in mind, we’ve rounded up a few handy little items that can help prevent and treat a hangover, should one occur.