›› Hangover Remedy
So you just had to
have that last round of drinks last night, and now you’ve
never felt worse. Your head is pounding, the room is
spinning, the very thought of food makes you ill. Is there
anything you wouldn’t consider trying as a hangover
remedy? If you’ve got a really bad one,
you’re probably willing to do anything to find some hangover
relief. Here’s a suggestion; shoot yourself in the
head.
If you’ve thought it through and decided not to take my
advice, well then you’re in for some suffering and
there’s really no way around it. Trust me, I wish
there was some magical hangover remedy that worked instantly but there
really isn’t. However, there are some hangover
remedies that can help take the edge off.
Finding a good hangover remedy really starts with what kind of symptoms
you have and how severe. What may work for a mild hangover
will actually make a severe hangover worse. For example,
coffee, or other caffeinated beverages will alleviate mild headaches,
but if you have a severe hangover caffeine may actually make you feel
worse.
The best hangover remedy I’ve found is rehydrating
yourself. Because many of the symptoms of a hangover are due
to dehydration, getting a steady intake of fluids is a good
start. The rest of the symptoms of a hangover are due to the
chemical acetaldehyde, a metabolite product of alcohol that is very
toxic and generally makes you feel like death warmed over.
Bringing in plenty of fluids will also help you flush out this toxin,
and therefore is a great hangover remedy.
When I say fluids here, I’m referring to clear liquids
without caffeine or other diuretics. Gatorade, or other
beverages with a little sugar work best if your stomach is
queasy. If you’ve been vomiting, don’t
force yourself to drink. Wait until your nausea has subsided
a little and then slowly begin to drink fluids.
Eating is also a good hangover remedy. Once you are able to
keep food down, you’re on the road to recovery. You
can than increase the amount of fluids you drink and even try taking
some painkillers. Don’t overdo it though;
it’s easy to go from feeling just fine to feeling nauseas all
over again! When you are ready to eat, stick to easily
digestible foods. A big greasy breakfast with sausage, bacon
and eggs is probably not a good idea, even if you think you can keep it
down just fine. Have some cereal or oatmeal instead, or if
you’re really hurting just some plain toast with a little
butter.
In the end, time is the best hangover remedy.
You’ll feel better soon once your body gets rid of those
toxins. Hang in there and try not to drink so much next time!
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A Healthy Dose of Good Advice
