A hangover is caused by excessive Ethanol being introduced into the body, this causes an increase in urine production which dehydrates the body leading to a decrease of essential fluids in the body and especially the brain which is the main factor which results in headaches and a feeling of lethargy.
- Symptoms:
- Dry Mouth
- Headache
- Bloodshot Eyes
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Remedies:
- Antacids like peppermint and chamomile tea may help quell an upset stomach.
- Drink plenty of water or fresh juices to rehydrate yourself. One of the main causes of a hangover is dehydration, however skip acidic juices like orange and opt for apple instead.
- Alcohol causes loss of potassium from your body. Eating a banana may help regain lost potassium.
- Nausea can be treated with ginger. To counteract the effects of the same, drinking ginger-ale is highly recommended.
- Sports drinks are highly recommended as they help regain lost glucose in the body.
- Other clear liquids like soup are recommended until the stomach is strong enough for solid food after which easy to digest foods like toast are ideal. Consume a lot of water before you go to bed. This should provide some relief to the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Drink lots of water even after you wake up.
- It’s a good practice to eat something while and after you are drinking. This helps reduce the rate at which alcohol enters your blood and thus can help reduce the after-effects.
- Take vitamin C tablets. These help break down the alcohol content in your body.
- Never drink on an empty stomach. Food helps to absorb some of the alcohol and aids the body in digesting it faster.
- Try to eat starchy foods to slow down the alcohol absorption.
- Limit yourself to less than 1 drink per hour.
- Try to alternate your alcoholic drinks with nonalcoholic beverages such as water.
- Stick to non-carbonated drinks as carbonation can speed up the alcohol absorption.
- Try to avoid sweet drinks (and sugary foods) while you drink. The sweet taste of the drink can make it difficult for you to judge how much alcohol you’re actually consuming.
- One of the earliest recorded remedies for a hangover came from the ancient Romans who on the suggestion of Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) took to consuming raw owl eggs while sometimes opting for fried canary. Through the years, the accepted remedy for a hangover still varied with 1878 Paris World Exposition demonstrated a cure composed of a mixture of raw egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper while in America, people took to consuming a mixture of Coca-Cola and milk. Known author Ernest Hemingway himself swore on tomato juice and beer as being the cure.
- And remember, a good cure for a hangover is plenty of sleep so get a few more hours in than normal!
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