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Encore: Hangovers Explained: How Alcohol Affects Your Brain and Body | Dr. Mark Hyman
27 Dec 2024
We’ve all been there: one too many drinks and the next morning feels like a nightmare. But why does alcohol make us feel so terrible? In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’m uncovering the surprising reasons behind hangovers and how you can avoid them. Get ready for expert tips on hydration, supplements, and the real truth about that ‘hair of the dog’ myth. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Wonderfeel, and AX3. Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com. Head over to getwonderfeel.com and experience the science of feeling younger. It’s more than wonderful—it’s Wonderfeel. Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at ax3.life/hyman with code HYMAN at checkout.
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Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark Hyman. Thank you so much for being a loyal listener to The Doctor's Pharmacy. For the holidays, I've decided to give my team a little break to rest up and prepare for more content and the new year ahead. So The Doctor's Pharmacy will be replaying some older episodes for the next two weeks.
But don't worry, we'll be back with more content and brand new episodes starting Tuesday, December 31st. So for now, here are some of my favorite past episodes of The Doctor's Pharmacy and see you next year. Coming up on this episode. There are no benefits to alcohol consumption. There is no health benefit. There's no heart benefit.
The data is really clear that it's bad for you, especially cancer. It does increase the risk of cancer. So I don't think alcohol should be considered a health promoting substance in any way. However, having a drink or two once in a while is not going to kill you. And it's not a bad, bad thing. Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark here.
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It's full of polyphenols, which are especially helpful for our good gut bugs, and also other antioxidants that it contains that support healthier aging, balanced blood sugar, improved digestion, and a strong immune system. Matcha makes a great alternative to coffee because it provides sustained clean energy without the jitters.
L-theanine is a powerful amino acid in matcha that helps you feel calm, focused, and clear, so you can get a boost without the crash. Peak Sun Goddess Matcha actually contains more theanine and chlorophyll because they shade their matcha plants 35% longer than any other brands. I really do feel awake, focused, and balanced after enjoying my matcha every morning.
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Before we jump into today's episode, I'd like to note that while I wish I could help everyone via my personal practice, there's simply not enough time for me to do this at this scale. And that's why I've been busy building several passion projects to help you better understand, well... you. If you're looking for data about your biology, check out Function Health for real-time lab insights.
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