No BS Health With Dr. Kristina Telhami
Host Dr. Kristina Telhami discusses all things health and wellness with no filter. From gut health, hormones, dating, nutrition, fitness, social media, beauty, and more, she covers it all through meaningful conversations with experts and inspiring guests. Dr. Kristina Telhami is a Doctor of Pharmacy, Certified Functional Medicine Specialist, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Holistic Health Coach, and a best selling author. She works with various young women struggling with digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, eating disorders, acne, weight loss, and mindset through diet and lifestyle changes, as well as Functional Medicine lab testing. Be sure to follow her on instagram and tiktok: @dr.kristinatelhami. You can also visit her website drkristinatelhami.com to read blog posts and see what else she offers!
No BS Health With Dr. Kristina Telhami
Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Be Healthy? A Functional Medicine Perspective
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Whether it's a date night, vacation, wedding, or girls' night out, alcohol is a part of many people's lives—but can you still prioritize your health while enjoying a drink?
In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what I do before, during, and after drinking alcohol as a functional medicine practitioner. We'll talk about how alcohol affects your hormones, gut health, sleep, blood sugar, and recovery, along with simple, realistic strategies to help you feel your best without obsessing over perfection.
We'll cover:
- Is alcohol ever "healthy"?
- My personal approach to drinking
- Why I never drink on an empty stomach
- The best food to eat before a night out
- My go-to alcohol choices
- Hydration and electrolyte tips
- How I recover the next day
- The biggest mistakes people make after drinking
This isn't about eliminating alcohol or encouraging it—it's about making informed choices, supporting your body, and remembering that one night out doesn't define your health. Because true wellness is built through consistency, not perfection.
Don't forget to follow me on instagram and tiktok: @dr.kristinatelhami to see more of my content! You can also visit my website drkristinatelhami.com to read my blog posts and see what else I offer!
