Looking forward to imbibing a few this holiday season? The National Headache Foundation has a few suggestions:

-If you drink, do so in moderation

-Try to sip your drink slowly

-Mixed drinks containing fruit or vegetable juices will probably have less effect than straight alcohol

-Avoid red wine, as it contains chemicals that may cause headaches

-Reduce the number of alcoholic beverages you consume

-Eat some honey or drink some tomato juice

-Drink fluids containing minerals and salts

-Drink a cup of coffee

-Take ibuprofen

-Alternate beverages between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

-Eat greasy food before imbibing

The foundation suggests trying this “champagne fooler.”

-1 1/3 cups apple juice

-1 teaspoon lemon juice

-12 ounces club soda

Chill four glasses.  Mix together apple juice and lemon juice.  Add club soda and stir gently to blend.  Pour into glasses and serve immediately.  Yields four servings.

Jeff Raymond, Medical Writer