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Ahh, the dreaded hangover. While most aren't as severe as the one that made Bradley Cooper a star, they all still pretty much suck.

Thanks to a slew of upcoming holiday parties, a FitPerez reader is anticipating the worst, but is hoping there are ways to ease the pain.

Not drinking too much is the obvious solution, although Margaux J. Rathbun has some other natural ideas that will answer this reader's question:

Margaux, during the holiday season I go to a lot of parties and drink wine, hard alcohol, and champagne. Tis the season, right? The problem is that I get wicked hangovers the next day. What can I do to make sure my hangovers aren't terrible? Any nutrition tips?

According to Margaux:

In case you have a little “too much” fun one of these nights, there are some ways you can relieve your hangover using nutrition. First of all, be sure that you are staying hydrated with plenty of water, before, during, and after your drinking. You can also try some herbal teas to help settle your stomach, such as ginger and chamomile tea.

Be sure to eat plenty of “hangover healing” foods rich in vitamins (especially B vitamins) and minerals. Apples, bananas, limes, lemons, leafy greens, and whole grains are good choices. Some herbs that can help your hangover include evening primrose oil, cumin, and slippery elm bark. While you are drinking, choose light colored drinks. Drinks that are dark in color tend to have more chemicals that form during fermentation, causing the blood vessels to dilate and produce awful headaches.

For more nutrition tips, be sure to visit Margaux at her website, follow her on twitter @MargauxRathbun and, as always, write us at Tips@FitPerez.com!

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Parties can be a blast if you're in the mood to have a good time, but they can be plain awkward if you're not!

A FitPerez reader who gets too nervous to socialize at public events wrote to Dr. J for advice, asking:

I get really nervous when I go to parties or places when I don’t know that many people and it’s hard for me to have fun. How can I change that?

According to Dr. J:

We ALL get butterflies. The trick is to not allow crowds nor strangers to paralyze your purpose. Don't put your personal power on a lay-away plan because you are intimidated by the unknown. It's time to crank-up the volume and design your Party Plan. With a goal in mind you will be able to take your mind off your nerves and focus on the People, the Place, the Party! Your game plan will be exactly that…a GAME!

Rules of engagement: Be the person You desire to attract. It's easier to make friends when You're friendly. Then, see how many names you can recall during the duration of the day or evening. When You pass someone that you met earlier as you make your way through the crowd, make a point of acknowledging them and calmly call out their name. Public acknowledgment of others will not only keep your mind off your nerves, but will turn acquaintances into safe harbors in a room otherwise full of strangers.

And finally, do your homework. Watch the news, read the paper, check the internet before you head to your event. Have something interesting to talk about ready to go in your back pocket so the conversations flow and you don't have to worry that you'll end up tongue-tied! Do these things and you will make a lasting impression. Change is not easy, so remain steadfast in your efforts and gradually you will see your thoughts about social outings switch from nervous to excited. You are unforgettable and you simply need to plug back in to your Personal Power to let everyone see that. These butterflies have wings…so get out there and Soar!

If you've got a question about how to handle something bothering you in life, shoot us an email or ask the doctor himself @AskDocJ on Twitter!

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