Tips for the holidays Christmas without hangover survive

Alcohol on the holidays: How to celebrate Christmas without a nasty hangover

Mulled wine, eggnog, sparkling wine: Christmas is often not only feasting extensively, but also often used to alcoholic drinks. The high alcohol consumption endangers the health. Experts give tips on how to stay on the limit of the alcohol limit and avoid a nasty hangover.

Responsible use of alcohol

Every year, the Christmas time for some liver is associated with great stress: On many occasions, people like to look too deeply into the glass - whether at the Glühweinstand, at the Christmas party in the circle of friends or colleagues or in the families. High alcohol consumption is poison for the body. The consequences: A buzzing, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. But that need not be. Experts give tips for responsible use of alcohol during the Christmas season.

At Christmas, something is often looked too deeply into the glass. A high alcohol consumption endangers the health. Experts give tips on how to get through the holidays without hangovers. (Image: Monkey Business / fotolia.com)

Enjoy is of course allowed

Mulled wine, eggnog, sparkling wine: for many people, the consumption of alcoholic drinks is also part of Christmas feasting.

"Enjoyment is of course allowed," said the Federal Government Drugs Commissioner, Marlene Mortler, in a statement from the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA).

"However, everyone should be aware that on festive days and otherwise best stay with the alcohol in the limit - the family and for your own sake." The customer review has been automatically translated from German.

Strong stress on the stomach and cardiovascular system

"The many end-of-year festivities can easily seduce you into losing the right amount of alcohol," Dr. med. Heidrun Thaiss, Head of the BZgA.

"Since the liver plays the main role in the degradation of alcohol, this organ is particularly stressed by high alcohol consumption. But other organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, the cardiovascular system and the central nervous system can be heavily loaded, "said the expert.

"Anyone who wants to toast and celebrate in society can therefore resort to non-alcoholic alternatives, whether at Christmas or New Year's Eve. To say no thanks to alcohol is not rude, but an expression of self-determination and self-esteem. "

Avoid hangover

In order to keep the health burden on the Christmas days low and to avoid a so-called "hangover", some tips of the BZgA should be observed:

Do not quench your thirst with alcoholic drinks. Instead, go for non-alcoholic variants. For example, a glass of mineral water on crushed ice and lemon or a refreshing fruit juice spritzer.

Be aware of enjoyment and take your time. Those who drink hastily can be surprised by the effect of the alcohol. Another advantage: if you drink slowly, you always hold a glass in your hand and do not get a new one immediately.

Orient yourself to people who drink alcoholic drinks slowly, but still have fun - and sometimes say "no" to the next glass.

In between, drink something non-alcoholic again and again.

Just sit down with "drinking rounds". Leave a rest in the glass, which saves you unnecessary explanations and signals: I am still well looked after!

Do not grab alcoholic drinks if you do not feel like it.

Vitamin C and exercise in the fresh air

But if it has become a bit too much alcohol, some home remedies can help against hangovers the next day. For example, sour cucumbers can compensate for alcohol-related mineral loss.

As a home remedy for headaches, including vitamin C offers. This favors the formation of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, which in turn dampens the headache.

In addition, vitamin C helps the liver to lose weight. It is therefore advisable to eat vitamin C-rich fruits such as oranges or kiwi directly after the celebration or at the latest for breakfast.

Last but not least, the cat should not be "eaten" on the couch. After breakfast we recommend a short walk. Exercise in the fresh air activates the metabolism and circulation and helps to feel fit again faster. (Ad)