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Over Indulgence Hangover Advice Happy New Year 2020

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photo credit: telegraph.co.uk HANGOVER! OVER INDULGENCE What is it? A hangover can be described as various types of physical symptoms and psychological effects from the overconsumption of partaking in drinking alcohol.  It can be caused by beer, wine, or spirits. The effects can last for several hours or up to and past twenty-four full hours. Symptoms The symptoms can include a laundry list of things, but the main list (not limited to) can be complete fatigue, headache, rapid heartbeats, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weakness, dizziness, "bed spins", depression, irritability, can't sleep, and sensitive to light and sound. ***Please note heavy drinking and binge drinking Can cause/otherwise induce alcohol poisoning!  The person will be far worse than the symptoms listed above*** Please call your emergency services if you suspect this! It could be deadly. Better to always be safe than sorry. How to prevent this The only way to prev...

Beautiful Dreamer!

By Mary Caliendo Did you know there's something behind the saying "getting your beauty sleep"? It's true, there are many cosmetics & preparations out there that can make one look prettier or better, but did you know that sleep is beauty for your overall health? While most sleep centers would like the average person to get an ideal seven (7) to nine (9) hours of sleep per every twenty four (24) hours, however, the most sleep one can get the better. Sleep allows your body, mind, and organs to come to a "rest". It allows your body to de-stress itself and revive and get ready for the next upcoming day. Here's the ugly "low-down" on what can happen with short term sleeplessness: decreased memory cognitive impairment falls and trips & lack of of alertness negative stress impact driving impairment Here are some long-term risks: High Blood Pressure Stroke Heart attack Heart Failure Obesity depression fetal growth retard...