How to quit drinking alcohol: Tauranga addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
Hanmer Clinic only sees people over 18, with clients’ average age being 43 years old. Alcohol is the primary issue for most clients of Hamner Clinic. Photo/ Andrew Warner Younger people may tend not to use services like Hamner, Hancock said. “We do have a couple of 18-year-olds. I would say, they’re probably far more […]
How to shop for ‘fine’ wines without breaking the bank
Lambson’s Connect the Dots Blended Syrah 2021, 13.5%, Lay & Wheeler, £21.81 But top of my list these days, when it comes to South Africa, is chenin blanc. I don’t buy it as an alternative to chenin blanc from the Loire, though. I love the glittering thrust and nervosity of acidity of Loire chenin blanc, […]
How to lose your beer belly – without totally giving up alcohol
For a joke, some men will cradle their bulging midriffs and laugh about the investment it’s taken to grow a pot belly. “Beer isn’t cheap,” they’ll say. That’s true, but the financial cost of a beer belly is not as consequential as the considerable health costs. For men, a growing waistline can contribute to a […]
How to change your relationship with alcohol forever
The normalisation of relatively heavy wine drinking is one of the reasons why people struggle to keep within Government guidelines. Prof Nutt refers to the Hollywood show, Big Little Lies. At the start of each episode there is a warning about product placement. “Every meal, be it lunch or dinner, these women have a schooner […]
‘Ask yourself what you really need right now. It’s usually not alcohol’ – The Irish Times
Christmas parties, college reunions, family gatherings – it’s hard not to drink at Christmas. ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all. Opting out can feel downright uncomfortable. “If you are used to drinking, saying ‘No’ is going to feel uncomfortable. Being aware of that and preparing for it is key,” says Melissa Kelly, founder […]