Nairobi women often enjoy their weekends with a favorite brew, but this can lead to several mistakes. Here are some of the most common errors:
- Mixing different types of alcohol – Giving in to the temptation to try all the drinks at the bar can lead to consuming more alcohol than intended, causing stomach upset and severe hangovers.
- Skipping water – Failing to drink water can result in dehydration and worsen hangovers. Water helps to release toxins and can also benefit the skin.
- Drinking for the antioxidants – While wine is known to contain antioxidants, overindulging in it can be harmful. Other foods also provide antioxidants, making it unnecessary to rely solely on wine.
- Forgetting dinner – Not eating before drinking can lead to rapid alcohol absorption, increasing the risk of blackouts and unremembered events.
- Insisting on that last drink – Having one more drink despite being intoxicated can lead to embarrassing behavior, such as stripping, crying, or blacking out.
- Sharing drinks – Sharing drinks can facilitate the transmission of infections like the common cold, cold sores, and herpes.
- Drinking with straws – Although some believe it leads to a faster buzz, drinking with straws can appear unladylike and does not affect the rate of intoxication.
- Having a drink the morning after – Contrary to popular belief, having another drink the next morning does not cure hangovers but instead delays them by raising alcohol levels in the body again.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi News.
