Festive season tips
How to feel like a daisy and prevent that mother of a hangover Drink lots of water – it prevents dehydration Supplements: take probiotics & liver meds (before & after) Don’t drink on an empty stomach Don’t go out on an empty stomach – eat protein Healthy snacks – low GI/GL Responsible drinking and no drinking and driving No sugary alcoholic beverages Symptoms of a hangover Headaches Nausea Fatigue Dehydration Weakness Dry Mouth Mild Depression Cause of hangovers Overindulgence Dehydration Toxins: sulphur, histamines, congeners and acetaldehyde is not the culprit – Dehydration Blood sugar drops – alcohol also causes glycogen …
Benefits and side effects of Vitamin K1; K2 & K3
Vitamin K2 can lower your risk of osteoporosis, fight off cancer, remove cardiovascular risks and even slow down Alzheimer’s. What is Vitamin K2? Vitamin K comes in three different varieties: Vitamin K1 is the traditional coagulation vitamin that was discovered in 1929. Best food sources Cauliflower (3,600mcg), Brussels sprouts (1,888mcg), lettuce (135mcg), cabbage (125mcg), beans (290mcg), broccoli (200mcg), peas (260mcg), watercress (56mcg), asparagus (57mcg), potatoes (50mcg), corn oil (50mcg), tomatoes (5mcg), milk (1mcg). Vitamin K2 was originally known as “Activator X” and it can be found in natto, organ meats, eggs and dairy products. Vitamin K3 is the man-made synthetic …

