Hangover: Myths, Prevention and Cure
I would
imagine that very few, if any, people have never experienced a hangover, and
hangovers are not pleasant experiences. You feel like death is around the
corner don’t you?
Many opt
for popping over the counter remedies such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen which
can be helpful, although harsh on your liver, which, by the way, is already
suffering from the damage the alcohol you consumed is causing.
Here we
will look at some hangover remedies that
you can try. Some of these you may already have in your home so you could give
them a try immediately. Others may require a visit to the store (or an online
purchase so you’re better prepared for the next time) so if you’re currently
suffering with a hangover and are unable to get yourself to the store, perhaps
a good friend or loved one can pick the items up for you.
What causes a Hangover?
I do not
think there is a need to cover what causes a hangover since you already
know what got you to this point so we’ll focus instead on providing as much
remedies as possible.
The most
common symptoms of a hangover are; (You may not have all of these symptoms as
everyone is different).
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Muscle aches
- Irritability
- Constant thirst
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
Hangover Prevention Formula !!!
Okay, let’s get to remedies so that you can start feeling better quickly.
1. Bananas
– Bananas provide potassium and magnesium that your body loses when you are
consuming alcohol. You could make a banana milkshake with some honey.
2. Ginger
– This has always been used for treating nausea. You could drink Ginger Ale or
make a ginger tea. Ginger cookies can also help.
3. Honey,
Lemon & Hot Water – Mix up and drink
4. Soup
– Stay with a clear soup like a broth. Even though the thought of food might
make you feel even worse your body needs sustenance to aid in your recovery
from a hangover. Chicken noodle soup would be good if you can handle the
noodles and vegetables in this.
5. Ice
– Use an ice pack or simply put some ice cubes in a small towel and apply to
your forehead.
6. Orange
Juice & Honey – Mix some honey into a glass of orange juice (preferably
fresh squeezed orange juice)
7. Time
– Given enough time, your body will deal with the effects of your
over-consumption of alcohol. Sleep it off.
8. Water- Alcohol dehydrates your body so drinking as much water as you can tolerate will
help speed your recovery (ideally you should drink a lot of water BEFORE you go
to bed as this will help to lessen the severity of a hangover). It also helps
prevent a hangover if you drink a glass of water in between your alcoholic
drinks.
9.
B-Complex Vitamins – Your body loses these during alcohol consumption so
you need to replenish the supply your body needs.
10. Milk
Thistle – This helps your liver to recover
11. Watermelon
– This will help to re-hydrate you while also providing you with needed
nutrients
12. Club
Soda & Bitters – This helps with the nausea and is a bartenders
favorite
13. Pineapple
Juice - Pineapple juice good for replacing electrolytes and hydrate you.
14. Greasy Food – Many swear that eating greasy food like a hamburger from a fast food joint helps them feel better. Not sure exactly why this helps.
14. Greasy Food – Many swear that eating greasy food like a hamburger from a fast food joint helps them feel better. Not sure exactly why this helps.
15. Pro-biotics
– These help maintain a balance of good and bad bacteria in your body.
16. Peppermint
– You could make a peppermint tea and drink it. Pineapple contains bromelain which helps reducing high levels of inflammation caused by drinking. Pineapple juice also helps in restoring your blood-sugar levels to regular functioning.
17. Tomato
Juice – In addition to being a preventative remedy, tomato juice contains
fructose which helps your body metabolize alcohol more quickly. This is
probably why the morning-after Bloody Mary seems to work for many.
18.
Hang-Over Morning Mend – something you may want to have on hand for future
hangovers.
Hang-Over Morning Mend Benefits:
* Reduces
headache and nausea associated with overindulgence or an alcohol hangover
* Reduces eye sensitivity to light commonly associated with a hangover
* Alleviates red eyes due to excessive alcohol
* Relieves dry mouth, irritability and mental fogginess
* Encourages routine detox as a cure for hangover
* Reduces eye sensitivity to light commonly associated with a hangover
* Alleviates red eyes due to excessive alcohol
* Relieves dry mouth, irritability and mental fogginess
* Encourages routine detox as a cure for hangover
Be sure to post a comment about what worked for you or if you know of any other natural remedies not listed here please feel free to share them here with others who are part of our community. Thanks for sharing.
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