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10 Home Remedies For Hangover

Hangover

A Hangover is a medical condition known as veisalgia which is a common occurrence after moderate to heavy consumption of alcohol. Although there is no hard and fast rule as to what is the threshold limit of drinking alcohol to avoid a hangover the next morning many factors such as diet, physical condition and stress levels play a major role in the occurrence or non occurrence of a hangover.

The best way to prevent a hangover is not to drink at all but for those of us who find it hard to avoid alcohol in totality be it for social functions or just to let the hair down at a party keeping yourself well-hydrated and well-nourished when drinking go a long way in minimizing the hangover symptoms the next morning.

Symptoms Of Hangover

A hangover is not a serious health condition although some of the hangover symptoms can be quite irritating and disturbing. One of the most common symptoms of hangover is the round of bad headache. Other symptoms include dizziness, nauseas, vomiting and diarrhea and upset stomach in some cases. Remember if you are experiencing vomiting or upset stomach then it would be best to consume some oral rehydration solutions to prevent dehydration. Water hydration in the body can also cure hangover nausea and fatigue.

10 Home Remedies For Hangover

Sadly there in no one size fits all cure for hangover and while some remedies work for certain individuals, others may find some other remedy to be far more effective. So, here are some common home remedies to ease the suffering for those who have had one drink too many.

Bananas

Curing hangover can be a complex phenomenon at times but sometimes it can be simply dealt with by having bananas. Since alcohol causes loss of potassium from the body, eating potassium rich foods like bananas help in fulfilling the depleted potassium levels and can be one of the easiest and most effective natural hangover remedies.

Bananas

Lemon And Honey

Lemon and honey are one of the simplest and easily available home remedies to fight a bad hangover. Both lemon and honey neutralise the harmful effects of alcohol, due to the intrinsic alkaline nature of lemon and presence of fructose in honey. Lemon and honey also helps in the digestion of alcohol thereby reducing the hangover’s symptoms manifold.  Keep sipping water with a couple of dashes of lemon and a small amount of honey. The water can be lukewarm or cold depending on the season.

Lemon And Honey

Ginger

Ginger is the best home remedy for nausea and sickness and aids in digestion as well. Ginger because of its digestive properties help the body digest the excess amount of alcohol in the system thereby providing relief from the impending hangover. Having ginger tea or chewing 2-3 small pieces of raw ginger can act a great home remedy to beat the hangover blues.

Ginger

Water

Drinking water is the best cure for a hangover. So try to drink as much water as you can while you are drinking. Alcohol has a tendency to dehydrate the human body because of its intrinsic nature. Any alcoholic drink whether in isolation or as a mixed cocktail depletes the water in the body quickly.

Drink Plenty of Fluid

Most hangover symptoms are cured when the body is hydrated with enough water. Keep sipping water is small intervals while fighting a hangover. Try and include a round of minimum 6 to 8 glasses of water in the whole day to fulfil any water depletion from the system.

Light Food

Having an empty stomach for long periods of time is not advisable. Even though a bad hangover makes the person feel sick and lethargic, having some light foods such as soups or juices along with a few eggs whites can not only keep the stomach full reducing chances of any acidic attacks and also help in giving the energy boost to the body’s immune system to fight the hangover blues with vigour. Avoid having a heavy breakfast if the hangover is too strong, always choose light easily digestible foods and liquids like juices and soups.

Fruit Juice

Juices

Juices can be very helpful in beating a bad hangover. Avoid any acidic juices if there is a bad stomach infection or upset stomach due. For normal hangover cases try drinking some juices such as apple or freshly squeezed orange that help in raising blood sugar levels and help ease some of the hangover symptoms. However, if your stomach is upset, skip acidic juices such as orange juice and stick with apple juice instead.

Apple Juice

Sports Drinks

Sports drinks and electrolyte compounds can be used instead of water to help beat the hangover blues. Sports drinks and electrolytes are full of useful nutrients, vitamins and minerals that help in recovering the glucose levels of the body first thing in the morning.

Sports Drinks

Drained glucose levels can make the body feel weak and lethargic and a good sports drink can recharge the body’s energy levels to beat the bad hangover.

Peppermint

Peppermint is a very effective herb that can help in removing the hangover blues Peppermint essentially acts as an antacid and can be consume with tea or chewed on as it is to help relax the stomach and the intestines. Peppermint is a carminative, which is a substance that removes accumulated gas from the stomach and intestines.

Peppermint

Cold Shower

Having a cold shower can work well for some people as it helps drain the lethargic undercurrents of the hangover ad can help in bringing out a fresh dose of vigour and energy. Although if the hangover is too severe, avoid taking a shower till the symptoms subside.

Cold Shower

Sleep

Sleep is one the best cures for a bad hangover. Having a couple of hours of sleep more than normal can be as beneficial as any of the other home remedies. A good round of sleep helps the body in digesting excess alcohol and neutralizes the harmful effects of alcohol in its natural manner thereby lessening the hangover manifold.

Sleep


Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.