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Fitness nuts reveal secret hangover hacks – New York Post

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Even people who are the picture of health need to let loose once in a while.

A new generation of fitness pros is finding ways to party and drink while still rising at dawn to maintain their muscled physiques and motivate celebrity clients.

As a trainer, I want to be healthy and be a good example. But I cant cut out all enjoyment.

I definitely drink, and I definitely go to clubs because its part of a human beings need to be social and to have fun, says Nicole Winhoffer, a trainer who splits her time between NYC and LA and has worked with celebs such as Madonna and Ellen Pompeo. As a trainer, I want to be healthy and be a good example. But I cant cut out all enjoyment.

Longevity nuts such as Bulletproof Diet creator Dave Asprey whos aiming to live to 180 like to imbibe, too. No one wants to eat sticks and twigs and sip a little bit of decaf tea, says the professional biohacker. Come on; weve gotta live.

Fortunately for wellness junkies and civilians alike, the human body is pretty well-equipped to deal with booze on its own provided youre not hitting the bottle too hard. If youre having one drink per hour along with water to replenish lost fluid, and maybe a meal, youll probably have very few hangover symptoms the next day, Charles A. McKay, M.D., medical toxicologist and board president of the American College of Medical Toxicology, tells The Post.

But for nights when you might or already have had a few rounds too many, wellness experts swear by these natural fixes.

New York Pilates founder Heather Andersen doesnt hate on the partying lifestyle. In fact, she hosts evening meetups that bring together clients and instructors over kicky cocktails. Mezcal and tequila are the NYP alcohols of choice, Andersen says. Gem & Bolt, her preferred mezcal brand, is infused with damiana, an herb said to have crankiness-calming effects. She uses it to make mezcal mules, mixing the mezcal with lime juice and a tummy-soothing reduction of fresh ginger.

Drinking the right kind of tequila can make a difference in how you feel, too, notes gastroenterologist Partha Nandi, M.D., author of the forthcoming book Ask Dr. Nandi (Simon & Schuster, out Sept. 12). Blanco and silver tequilas are the healthiest, he says. Unlike darker, aged tequilas, these types tend to have fewer sugars, which can help make a hangover less likely. Plus, the cold-pressed OJ in Andersens tequila sunrises delivers a feel-good dose of vitamin C.

That said, Andersen admits she occasionally feels parched when her alarm goes off at 5:45 the following morning. Sometimes shell rehydrate with an electrolyte-drink mix called RecoverORS. Its sort of like Pedialyte but without all the sugar, she says.

Or, she knocks back a big ol glass of milk. Sounds weird, but research has found that moo juice is uniquely effective at restoring the bodys fluid balance.

Saladino, who runs Drive health clubs in Soho and Murray Hill, and trains Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal and more, says a great night out is all about pacing himself. He grabs a slow-sipping beer like Guinness even though it contains gluten, which he tries to avoid in his daily diet. Its better for me to consume some wheat and gluten and have a light buzz than to get completely trashed on tequila cocktails, he says.

The next day, he hops in his at-home infrared sauna for at least 30 minutes and sips a liter of water spiked with Celtic or Himalayan sea salt.

Growing evidence suggests that infrared saunas designed to gently raise the bodys core temperature using radiant energy may bring down blood pressure and relieve pain. And McKay says that adding a dash of salt to your H2O could conceivably speed recovery: Sea salt has a number of ions in it, which can replace those lost from drinking alcohol.

In addition, Saladino sometimes books IV sessions, which are said to replenish fluids while delivering nutrients like vitamin B and magnesium at the Ash Center on the Upper East Side. But not all experts are on board with opening veins. Its a medical treatment for a nonmedical condition, McKay says. Not to say that its always bad; its just unnecessary.

At any rate, Saladino likes solid food, too. When hes at home on Long Island, he preps a low-carb recovery breakfast of eggs cooked in coconut oil, a green veggie such as spinach, and avocado.

The author of best-selling book Head Strong (Harper Wave, out now) says he hasnt had a hangover since probably 2005.

Its not because I dont drink I can have three glasses of wine if I like, Asprey says. I just drink the good stuff. European wines are Aspreys choice because they have fewer sickness-causing mold toxins than domestic varieties do, he says. (Research on this matter is inconclusive.)

Asprey also developed a supplement made with finely ground activated coconut charcoal to aid the body in processing alcohol, which he takes after all his boozy evenings. [Activated charcoal] the stuff that doctors use in the emergency room when youre poisoned, he says. Supplements deliver a smaller dose.

Just be sure to check with your doctor before popping a charcoal supplement, McKay advises, as activated charcoal can upset the stomach and negatively affect the absorption of certain medications and micronutrients.

Asprey has also had success with a supplement called glutathione, an enzyme that aids the liver in processing alcohol. If you can add some of that into your system, your liver has more of what it needs to detox, he explains.

While theres probably little harm in trying glutathione, McKay says supplementation is rarely necessary: Most people make adequate supplies of glutathione for daily purposes, even to handle alcohol.

Winhoffer, creator of the NW Method, relies on a healthy pre-gaming regimen to avoid the effects of too much booze. Before going out, I do a supplement set of turmeric which is good for circulation along with magnesium and cinnamon, which are really great for sugar metabolism, she says. Her preferred dose: 1,000 milligrams of each, taken with a liter of plain water.

While theres not much evidence to support turmerics hangover-fighting powers specifically, the existing science is promising. The anti-inflammatory benefits of turmeric alone make it worth adding to your diet, Nandi says. Other benefits of turmeric include anti-oxidant activity to fight off free-radical damage, as well as general support for detoxification. Cinnamon has a proven an anti-inflammatory effect, as well, and may help keep blood sugar on an even keel.

McKay is less sold on magnesium. Its important for a lot of body functions, but unless you have chronic kidney disease or something, youre probably getting plenty from your diet, he says.

On the other hand, Winhoffers post-party bedtime treat of seaweed snacks earns praise. Plant compounds in seaweed can help nourish, detoxify and restore the bodys cells after alcohol intake, Nandi says.

Winhoffer says when all else fails, she likes to sweat out the booze the old-fashioned way. I just went to my client Kate Hudsons Fabletics party, and even though people were drinking, everyone was dancing, she says. Its helpful to stay active and keep your energy up.

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