Archive for December, 2008
Hangover Prevention and Liver Detox
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Champagne, revelry and hangovers seem to be an integral part of New Year’s celebrations for many. In excess, of course, alcohol impairs the body, and most notably the liver. It doesn’t help your brain either. You may know the effects: headache, stomachache, jet lag-style fatigue, nausea and the gnawing feeling you did something stupid. The following are some tips to get you through this holiday with revelry yet minimum organ damage.
Holiday Drug Dangers, Alternatives
Monday, December 29th, 2008Over-the-counter meds interact with prescription drugs and alcohol, leading to 2 million “adverse drug reactions” each year. Reactions to properly prescribed dugs kill over 100,000 people per year in the U.S. Mistakes and overdose kill another 100,000. Doctors and drugs are considered the third leading caused of death in this country, according to the American Medical Association.
One of the joys of my work is seeing someone get off a drug, whether it is an anti-depressant, insulin or antacids. Not only does one’s physical health improve, but so does his or her energy, mood and zest for life.