P414 Teletext 414 Jan 9 22:14:18 ———————————————————————————— GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH? Feeling bloated after the excesses of Christmas? Vowed youWd njvjr drink another drop of booze after the New Year? But could you really give up? Probably not, but perhaps you could give up for a month and feel a whole lot better for it, says John Hinton, author of How To Give Up Alcohol For A Month (Thorsons £4.99). "It's a good to take time off from drink," hj says. ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— What's cooking in Jenny's kitchen? 417 For information on MINERALS see HEALTHWJSE p559 Organic Mountains Stars TVP414 Teletext 414 Jan 9 22:14:14 ———————————————————————————— GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH? "You can give up drink for a month without social odium descending on you," promises writer John Hinton. "You will save money, feel better and bj able to find out whjthjr you are in charge of your drinking or the othjt way round. Assert your indjpjndjnce. "People who go at it for a long period of time could bj heading for trouble both mentally and physically," hj adds. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Go Green for a better world 160 WHAT'S ON THE BOX TONIGHT? p121 Organic Mountains Stars TVP414 Teletext 414 Jan 9 22:14:54 ———————————————————————————— GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH? Giving up booze for a month may sound easier than it is - there's always a party, wedding or night out on the horizon that seems to demand a tipple. Teetotal writer John Hinton says: "If you are used to having a drink or two after work to relax, or if you'ri at a party where everyone is getting uninhibited, it can seem hard. "But it's not intolerable. Just set a date to start and go for it." ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Where to go for a sales bargain 445 WILL YOU BE LUCKY IN LOVE? p418 Organic Mountains Stars TVP414 Teletext 414 Jan 9 22:13:14 ———————————————————————————— GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH? Writer John Hinton has advocated regular time off from booze since two two friends died from alcohol-related illnesses in their 30s and 40s. "Think about it before you give up for a month," hj recommends. "And don't go on about it. No-one else will bj particularly interested and you can seem a killjoy. "Think how much you'll save and give yourself a present at the end." ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— What's on the box tonight? 121 GO GREEN FOR A BETTER WORLD p160 Organic Mountains Stars TVP414 Teletext 414 Jan 9 22:15:23 ———————————————————————————— GIVE UP ALCOHOL FOR A MONTH? As well as feeling bjttet generally, giving up alcohol for a month should result in weight loss, says John Hinton His tips for dealing with temptation: Simply keep a calendar. Say "Not today thanks". Clear any bottles of wine or spirits from the kitchen - put them away for the time-being. Opt for minjtal water or soft drinks. ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— What's on the box tonight? 121 YOUR TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE p400 Organic Mountains Stars TV