Party-proof your tummy

Planning ahead can help mitigate the damage that the 'season of excess' can so often bring to your digestive system

- By WOMAN'S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK

Late nights, rich foods, extra stress and excess booze can play havoc at this time of year – leaving you feeling bloated, queasy and uncomfortable. They can also wipe out your healthy gut microbiome, meaning the effects will carry on long after the tinsel has been thrown back into the loft.