Practical info for the smarter drinker
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), or what Seinfeld’s Kramer calls “the jimmy legs,” is a disorder in which those affected feel a constant urge to move their legs to ease unpleasant sensations. The New York University medical center estimates that about 5% of the world’s adult population suffers from chronic jimmy legs, and some research indicates …
After-Party Electrolyte Slide When it comes to fixing hangovers we are often bombarded with fancy names for chemical cure-alls and countermeasures, and “electrolytes” are always among the honorable mentions. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot by energy drink marketing execs and athletes in Gatorade commercials, but no one ever talks about what …
Got Beer Goggles? If you’ve ever had a little too much to drink, you may have noticed that things around you look a lot better than usual, or sometimes a whole lot worse. It all depends on your point of view, so to speak, and alcohol has a way of changing that. To dispel any …
Bun in the Oven = No Alcohol Lovin’ It’s hard to imagine that not too long ago that people were unaware that drinking alcohol while pregnant or nursing might be a bad idea. Now, it is a matter of common knowledge, or nearly so. Those among us who would rather drink and bake at the …
Enterprising partiers have been known to get wise to their hangovers before they even start having them. This inspires some to take remedial action before bed, sometimes in the form of painkillers. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication and many other painkillers are designed to alleviate pain about four hours after ingestion. This alone should be a …