If you’ve ever had too much to drink the night before, you might have experienced a hangover the following morning. A nasty headache, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, and fatigue are all hallmark symptoms of a hangover—and these often are a painful reminder of why we shouldn’t overindulge.
You might be thinking there’s no way you binge drink regularly — but if you’re counting your drinks, you might be surprised. So read on to learn what binge drinking is and what supplements you can take to cut down on hangovers and its long-lasting health effects.
Day drinking, while often glamorized in popular culture can often lead to worse hangovers, less discipline and worse sleep in general. Starting to drink in the early afternoon, combined with the summer heat can often lead to excessive drinking, which is not only detrimental to your health but can also put a damper on the festive spirits.
Mindful drinking is more than an idea. It’s a movement. A community growing larger by the day. Put simply, it’s all about thinking while drinking. Mindful drinking is not about quitting alcohol but instead being aware of how much alcohol you’re drinking and its impact on you in the moment.
You’re out celebrating with a group of your best buddies. One moment you’re enjoying a couple of drinks and dancing to your favorite tunes. And the next, you’re waking up feeling groggy with not much recollection of what happened the night before. Sound familiar? Read on.
One of the most common alcohol-related problems that affect people of all ages is binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as drinking “a harmful amount of alcohol in one session of drinking.” What constitutes a harmful amount varies based on gender and the type and size of the drink.