Hangover Remedies

Have you drunk a bit too much and are now facing a heavy head? Need to go for an important meeting next day? Hangovers tend to disappear naturally within eight to twenty-four hours after you get drunk. However, if such is not the case, there are certain hangover remedies that might prove of great help to you.

Rest is the best that you can do. Your body needs time to recover so it would be advisable to stay in bed till the time you start feeling better. Drink enough water and fruit juices to get your body replenished. Do not take caffeine. Caffeine will only dehydrate you further and create bigger problems. Sports drink and orange juice which is rich in Vitamin C have proven helpful. Eat food rich in mineral like canned fish and pickles.

Taking shower with cold and hot water alternatively can be of great help. Physical activities, is yet another hangover remedy, so you might go in for some exercises or simply opt for swimming or cycling. Avoid taking pain killers like Ibuprofen, Aspirin and Tylenol as the side effects of these medicine increases with alcohol in your system. Tylenol can be damaging for your liver, Aspirin thins blood just as alcohol does thus will aggravate the condition and Ibuprofen can lead to stomach bleeding.

Prevention is better than cure, so you might prepare yourself prior to consumption of alcohol. Before drinking alcohol eat fatty foods which help in preventing the exasperating effects that alcohol may have on your stomach. Drink milk which protects the lining of your stomach and also slows down the absorption of alcohol. You may even intake non-aerated soft drinks and water while drinking alcohol to keep your body hydrated. Drink alcohol only occasionally and limiting the amount to as less as possible. This will save you from going through any difficulties.

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