Hangover cures
What is a hangover?
A hangover, medically known as veisalgia, is caused due to the consumption of large amounts of alcohol or some other drug. Hangover is most commonly associated with the after-effects of large consumption of alcohol. This article summarizes the cures and remedies available for alcohol hangovers.
Excessive alcohol consumption
Ethyl alcohol or ethanol causes a lot of dehydration which causes your mouth to go dry and also is responsible for the headaches.
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.
Hangover remedy: eat some food
It’s a good practice to eat something while and after your are drinking. This helps reduce the rate at which alcohol enters your blood and thus can help reduce the after-effects.
Hangover remedy: Vitamin C
Take vitamin C tablets. These help break down the alcohol content in your body.
Other hangover remedies
Suggestions to avoid hangovers
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.
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