Preprečevanja mačka: Vodič preživetja praznične sezone (2/3)

Ko gre za mačka, je preventiva resnično najboljše zdravilo. Z malo previdnosti si lahko naslednje jutro prihranite veliko bolečin.

Nasveti za preprečevanje

1. Ostanite hidrirani Začnite večer s kozarcem vode in poskusite popiti še enega med vsakim alkoholnim napitkom. Tako boste razredčili alkohol v krvi in se izognili dehidraciji.

2. Jejte pred pitjem alkohola Uravnotežen in hranljiv obrok pred ali med pitjem alkohola je ključnega pomena. Še posebej koristna so živila, bogata z zdravimi maščobami, saj ustvarijo zaščitno plast v želodcu, upočasnijo absorpcijo alkohola in zmanjšajo tveganje za mačka. [Preberi več: Prehranski nasveti TKM]

Zdravljenje mačka

1. Počitek in okrevanje Spanje je najboljše zdravilo za vaše telo. Alkohol zmoti normalen spalni cikel, zato vam bo nekaj dodatnih ur spanca omogočilo čas za obnovo in okrevanje. [Preberi več: Cirkadiani ritmi in telesna ura kitajske medicine (1/2)] [Preberi več: 9 nasvetov za boljši spanec] 

2. Pametno rehidriranje Začnite jutro s toplo vodo, da nadomestite izgubljeno tekočino zaradi dehidracije, ki jo povzroča alkohol. Čez dan pijte postopoma in v manjših količinah – prehitro pitje prevelike količine vode lahko stanje celo poslabša. Pripravite si lahko tudi riževo juho, ki bo ublažila slabost in vam povrnila nekaj Qi energije za okrevanje. [Preberi več: Koliko vode naj bi popili? Razumevanje vodne energije s TKM] [Preberi več: Pericardium (PC6) - akupresurna točka za slabost in tesnobo]

3. Izogibajte se protibolečinskim tabletom Ko vas boli glava, vas bo zamikalo, da bi posegli po protibolečinskih tabletah. To ni najboljša ideja, saj imajo izdelki kupljeni brez recepta kot npr. Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen stranske učinke, ki se še potencirajo, če je v vašem telesu alkohol. Čeprav to verjetno ni, kar si želite slišati, je za vaše dolgoročno zdravje bolje, da jih preskočite. Tako kot alkohol, Aspirin redči kri, zato lahko oba v kombinaciji močno povečata učinke. Paracetamol lahko dodatno obremeni jetra, ibuprofen pa lahko povzroči draženje ali krvavitve v želodcu.

4. Razmislite o podpori z zelišči TKM Tradicionalna kitajska medicina (TKM) ponuja zeliščna zdravila, ki podpirajo proces okrevanja vašega telesa. Jemanje teh dodatkov pred in po pitju lahko pomaga napolniti energijo, ki jo vaše telo uporablja za razstrupljanje in regeneracijo. Najbolj pogosta in preverjena izbira v moji ordinaciji so: Bupleuri Radix, Radix Rehmanniae recen, Radix Paeoniae Alba.

Naslednji teden bomo zaključili ta vodnik za preživetje s ključnimi nasveti za obvladovanje prebavnih težav. Spremljajte nas! [Preberi več: Prebavne težave: Vodič preživetja praznične sezone (3/3)] [Preberi več: Zdravo prehranjevanje: Vodič preživetja praznične sezone (1/3)]

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Hangover Prevention: Holiday Survival Guide (2/3)

When it comes to hangovers, prevention truly is the best cure. With a little foresight, you can save yourself a world of pain the next morning.

Prevention Tips

1. Stay Hydrated Start your night off with a glass of water, and aim to drink one between every alcoholic beverage. This helps dilute the alcohol in your bloodstream and keeps dehydration at bay.

2. Eat Before You Drink A balanced and substantial meal before or during your drinking session is crucial. Foods rich in healthy fats are especially helpful, as they create a protective lining in your stomach, slowing alcohol absorption and reducing hangover risks. [Read more: TCM Dietary Advice]

Hangover Cures

1. Rest and Recover Sleep is your body's best remedy. Alcohol disrupts your normal sleep cycle, so catching extra Z’s gives your system the time it needs to repair and restore. [Read more: Circadian Rhythms and the Chinese Medicine Body Clock (1/2)] [Read more: 9 Tips to promote sleep] 

2. Rehydrate Wisely Start your morning with warm water to rehydrate after a night of alcohol-induced dehydration. Gradually drink more throughout the day, but avoid overdoing it—small, steady sips are key to feeling better because slamming too much water can make you feel worse. Consider making yourself some rice soup as it will help with smoothing your nausea and provide you some Qi energy for recovery. [Read more: How much water should I drink? Understanding Water energy with TCM] [Read more: Pericardium 6 (PC6)- Acupoint for nausea and anxiety]

3. Think Twice About Painkillers When your head is pounding the first thing you'll be tempted to reach for is a quick pain reliever. This is not the best idea because over-the-counter (OTC) products like aspirin, Tylenol, and ibuprofen have side effects that are magnified while alcohol is in your system. This is probably contrary to everything you want to do right now, but for your long-term health, it is a good advice. Just like alcohol, aspirin is a blood thinner and the two in combination can intensify the effects. Tylenol (or acetaminophen) can cause more damage to your liver and ibuprofen can also cause stomach bleeding.

4. Consider TCM Herbal Support Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers herbal remedies that support your body's recovery process. Taking these supplements before and after drinking can help replenish the energy your body uses to detox and repair itself. The common choice in my practice are: Bupleuri Radix, Radix Rehmanniae recen, Radix Paeoniae Alba.

Next week, we’ll wrap up this survival guide with essential tips for tackling digestive discomfort. Stay tuned! [Read more: Digestive discomfort: Vodič preživetja praznične sezone (3/3)] [Read more: Healthy Eating: Holiday Survival Guide (1/3)]