WellBeing Wild

Sex, drugs and microbes

Sometimes, after a big night, not even a double shot of coffee can fix your brain and merry-go-round stomach. After a couple of pain killers, a glass of Hydralyte, two litres of water and Vegemite toast, you’re starting to feel a little better … just. The leaching effects of your hangover will be felt by your liver and gut all week.

I’m sure you’ve been here and felt this way. You might have even sworn to never drink this much alcohol again … until your brain somehow forgets your history of hangovers and convinces you to “get lit” once more. And the cycle starts again.

Let’s talk alcohol, caffeine, Nurofen (NSAIDs) and other drugs. It’s well known these drugs target your nervous system, but have you considered their effects on your

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