Health advice on ginger tea and alcohol consumption

Nutritionist Alyssa Simpson recommends ginger tea, potentially combined with slippery elm and marshmallow root, to alleviate nausea and soothe the digestive tract. Simpson notes that while peppermint tea is a traditional remedy, it may worsen reflux for some individuals.

Regarding temperature regulation, experts warn that consuming alcohol does not actually warm the body. While alcohol causes blood vessels near the skin to dilate, creating a temporary sensation of warmth, this process actually accelerates the loss of core body heat. Winston Morgan, a professor of toxicology at the University of East London, explains that this increased blood flow to the skin surface allows heat to escape more easily, which can increase the risk of hypothermia in cold environments.