The 6 Best Ways to Prevent (and Cure) a Hangover

Certain foods, supplements, and over-the-counter products can help get rid of a hangover. Some practices may even help prevent you from getting one in the first place.

From pounding headaches to stomach pain, fatigue, and irritability, many of us are all too familiar with the long list of hangover symptoms that often follow a night of heavy drinking.

Although there’s no shortage of purported hangover cures — such as chugging a glass of pickle juice or rubbing a lemon in your armpit before drinking — only a few are backed by science.

Fortunately, there are several ways to relieve symptoms of a hangover, as well as steps you can take to prevent or limit it.

This article looks at 6 easy, evidence-based ways to prevent or relieve a hangover.

1. Avoid drinks with congeners

Through the process of ethanol fermentation, sugars are converted into carbon dioxide and ethanol, also known as alcohol.

Congeners are toxic chemical byproducts that are also formed in small amounts during this process. Different alcoholic beverages contain varying amounts (1).

Some studies have found that consuming drinks high in congeners could increase the frequency and severity of hangovers. Congeners may also slow the metabolism of alcohol, which can prolong your symptoms (1).

Drinks that are low in congeners include vodka, gin, and rum (1).

Meanwhile, tequila, whiskey, and cognac are all high in congeners, with bourbon whiskey containing the most (1).

In one older study, 95 young adults drank enough vodka or bourbon to reach a breath alcohol concentration of 0.11%. Those drinking high congener bourbon experienced worse hangovers than those drinking low congener vodka (2).

According to another small study in eight people, higher rates of alcohol elimination could be associated with decreased hangover severity. In other words, the faster your body can process the alcohol you drink, the fewer hangover symptoms you may experience (3).

Choosing drinks that are low in congeners could help speed up the metabolism of alcohol and therefore reduce the incidence and severity of hangovers. However, more recent, high quality studies are still needed.

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Choosing drinks that are low in congeners, such as vodka, gin, and rum, could decrease the severity and frequency of hangovers, but more research is needed.

2. Stay hydrated

Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration in a few different ways.

First, alcohol has a diuretic effect, meaning that it increases the production of urine. This can lead to the loss of fluids and electrolytes that your body needs in order to function properly (4, 5).

Second, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to vomiting and diarrhea, causing further loss of fluids and electrolytes (6).

Although dehydration is not the only cause of a hangover, it contributes to many common hangover symptoms, including increased thirst, fatigue, headache, and dizziness (7).

As such, increasing your water intake may alleviate some symptoms of hangovers — or potentially even prevent them altogether.

When drinking alcohol, a good rule is to alternate between a glass of water and an alcoholic drink. Though this won’t necessarily prevent dehydration, it can help you moderate your alcohol intake.

Stay hydrated throughout the following day by drinking water whenever you feel thirsty.

summary

Drinking alcohol can cause dehydration, which may worsen certain hangover symptoms. Staying hydrated could reduce hangover symptoms such as thirst, fatigue, headache, and dizziness.

3. Get plenty of sleep

Alcohol can cause sleep disturbances and may be associated with decreased sleep quality and duration for some people (8).

Though low to moderate amounts of alcohol may initially promote sleep, studies show that higher amounts and chronic use can disrupt sleep patterns (9).

While a lack of sleep doesn’t cause a hangover, it can make one worse. Symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability can become worse as a result of a lack of sleep (10).

Getting a good night’s sleep and allowing your body to recover may alleviate your symptoms and make a hangover more bearable.

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Alcohol consumption may interfere with your sleep. A lack of sleep could then contribute to hangover symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and headaches.

4. Eat a good breakfast

Eating a hearty breakfast is one of the most well-known remedies for a hangover.

One reason is that a good breakfast can help you maintain steady blood sugar levels. Although low blood sugar levels are not necessarily the cause of a hangover, they’re often associated with it (1).

Low blood sugar could also worsen certain hangover symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and weakness (11).

In fact, some research suggests that maintaining adequate blood sugar levels could mitigate some of the bodily changes that occur with alcohol consumption, such as the buildup of acid in the blood (12).

Excessive drinking can throw off the balance of the chemicals in your blood and cause metabolic acidosis, which is characterized by increased acidity. It’s often associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fatigue (13).

In addition to helping reduce certain hangover symptoms, eating a healthy breakfast can provide important vitamins and minerals that may become depleted with excessive alcohol intake.

Though studies evaluating the effects of specific foods on hangover symptoms are limited, some studies suggest that L-cysteine — a type of amino acid found in eggs, yogurt, and oats — may be beneficial (14).

Eating more zinc-rich foods — such as nuts, seeds, eggs, dairy products, and whole grains — may also be associated with decreased hangover severity (12).

summary

Eating a good breakfast can help maintain your blood sugar levels, provide important vitamins and minerals, and reduce the symptoms of a hangover.

5. Try certain supplements

Though research is limited, some studies suggest that certain supplements could ease a hangover.

The following supplements have been researched for their ability to reduce hangover symptoms:

• Red ginseng. One older study found that supplementing with red ginseng reduced blood alcohol levels and hangover severity (15).
• Prickly pear. Some research suggests that this type of cactus could help treat hangovers. A 2004 study found that prickly pear extract decreased hangover symptoms. It even halved the risk of experiencing severe symptoms (16).
• Ginger. An older study found that a ginger, brown sugar, and tangerine extract improved certain hangover symptoms. According to test-tube and animal studies, compounds found in ginger may also protect against alcohol-induced liver damage (17, 18, 19).
• Borage oil. One study found that a supplement containing both prickly pear and borage oil, an oil derived from the seeds of starflower, reduced hangover symptoms in 88% of participants (20).
• Eleuthero. One study found that supplementing with eleuthero extract — also known as Siberian ginseng — alleviated several hangover symptoms and decreased the overall severity (21).

Keep in mind, though, that research in humans is lacking and that most available studies are outdated. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate how effectively supplements may reduce hangover symptoms.

summary

Some supplements, including red ginseng, prickly pear, ginger, borage oil, and eleuthero, have been studied for their ability to decrease hangover symptoms. Still, more research is needed.

6. Take a pain reliever

Over-the-counter pain medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), could help relieve certain symptoms associated with hangovers.

In fact, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin are often used to reduce pain and treat issues that frequently accompany hangovers, such as headaches and muscle aches (22).

What’s more, one small study found that a medication made with a type of NSAID called naproxen and a type of antihistamine called fexofenadine significantly reduced hangover severity compared with placebo (23).

However, you should not use these medications if you’re experiencing symptoms such as nausea or stomach pain, because they could irritate your digestive system and worsen your symptoms (24).

Additionally, keep in mind that pain relievers containing acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, could increase the risk of liver damage when combined with alcohol. Do not use these to treat a hangover (25).

summary

NSAIDs may help treat certain hangover symptoms and could reduce the severity. However, never use acetaminophen to treat a hangover, and avoid NSAIDs if you’re experiencing digestive symptoms such as nausea or stomach pain.

While there are many well-known hangover cures out there, few are backed by science.

Still, there are several evidence-based ways to avoid or limit the unpleasant symptoms that typically follow a night of drinking.

Strategies include staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep, eating a good breakfast, drinking in moderation, limiting high congener drinks, and taking certain supplements or medications.

Just one thing

Try this today: Pairing alcohol with a hearty meal and plenty of water is a great way to moderate your alcohol consumption. It can also help you stay hydrated and increase your intake of vitamins and minerals to help prevent or limit a hangover.

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The 6 Best Ways to Prevent (and Cure) a Hangover

Certain foods, supplements, and over-the-counter products can help get rid of a hangover. Some practices may even help prevent you from getting one in the first place.

From pounding headaches to stomach pain, fatigue, and irritability, many of us are all too familiar with the long list of hangover symptoms that often follow a night of heavy drinking.

Although there’s no shortage of purported hangover cures — such as chugging a glass of pickle juice or rubbing a lemon in your armpit before drinking — only a few are backed by science.

Fortunately, there are several ways to relieve symptoms of a hangover, as well as steps you can take to prevent or limit it.

This article looks at 6 easy, evidence-based ways to prevent or relieve a hangover.

1. Avoid drinks with congeners

Through the process of ethanol fermentation, sugars are converted into carbon dioxide and ethanol, also known as alcohol.

Congeners are toxic chemical byproducts that are also formed in small amounts during this process. Different alcoholic beverages contain varying amounts (1).

Some studies have found that consuming drinks high in congeners could increase the frequency and severity of hangovers. Congeners may also slow the metabolism of alcohol, which can prolong your symptoms (1).

Drinks that are low in congeners include vodka, gin, and rum (1).

Meanwhile, tequila, whiskey, and cognac are all high in congeners, with bourbon whiskey containing the most (1).

In one older study, 95 young adults drank enough vodka or bourbon to reach a breath alcohol concentration of 0.11%. Those drinking high congener bourbon experienced worse hangovers than those drinking low congener vodka (2).

According to another small study in eight people, higher rates of alcohol elimination could be associated with decreased hangover severity. In other words, the faster your body can process the alcohol you drink, the fewer hangover symptoms you may experience (3).

Choosing drinks that are low in congeners could help speed up the metabolism of alcohol and therefore reduce the incidence and severity of hangovers. However, more recent, high quality studies are still needed.

summary

Choosing drinks that are low in congeners, such as vodka, gin, and rum, could decrease the severity and frequency of hangovers, but more research is needed.

2. Stay hydrated

Drinking alcohol can lead to dehydration in a few different ways.

First, alcohol has a diuretic effect, meaning that it increases the production of urine. This can lead to the loss of fluids and electrolytes that your body needs in order to function properly (4, 5).

Second, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol can lead to vomiting and diarrhea, causing further loss of fluids and electrolytes (6).

Although dehydration is not the only cause of a hangover, it contributes to many common hangover symptoms, including increased thirst, fatigue, headache, and dizziness (7).

As such, increasing your water intake may alleviate some symptoms of hangovers — or potentially even prevent them altogether.

When drinking alcohol, a good rule is to alternate between a glass of water and an alcoholic drink. Though this won’t necessarily prevent dehydration, it can help you moderate your alcohol intake.

Stay hydrated throughout the following day by drinking water whenever you feel thirsty.

summary

Drinking alcohol can cause dehydration, which may worsen certain hangover symptoms. Staying hydrated could reduce hangover symptoms such as thirst, fatigue, headache, and dizziness.

3. Get plenty of sleep

Alcohol can cause sleep disturbances and may be associated with decreased sleep quality and duration for some people (8).

Though low to moderate amounts of alcohol may initially promote sleep, studies show that higher amounts and chronic use can disrupt sleep patterns (9).

While a lack of sleep doesn’t cause a hangover, it can make one worse. Symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability can become worse as a result of a lack of sleep (10).

Getting a good night’s sleep and allowing your body to recover may alleviate your symptoms and make a hangover more bearable.

summary

Alcohol consumption may interfere with your sleep. A lack of sleep could then contribute to hangover symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, and headaches.

4. Eat a good breakfast

Eating a hearty breakfast is one of the most well-known remedies for a hangover.

One reason is that a good breakfast can help you maintain steady blood sugar levels. Although low blood sugar levels are not necessarily the cause of a hangover, they’re often associated with it (1).

Low blood sugar could also worsen certain hangover symptoms, including nausea, fatigue, and weakness (11).

In fact, some research suggests that maintaining adequate blood sugar levels could mitigate some of the bodily changes that occur with alcohol consumption, such as the buildup of acid in the blood (12).

Excessive drinking can throw off the balance of the chemicals in your blood and cause metabolic acidosis, which is characterized by increased acidity. It’s often associated with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fatigue (13).

In addition to helping reduce certain hangover symptoms, eating a healthy breakfast can provide important vitamins and minerals that may become depleted with excessive alcohol intake.

Though studies evaluating the effects of specific foods on hangover symptoms are limited, some studies suggest that L-cysteine — a type of amino acid found in eggs, yogurt, and oats — may be beneficial (14).

Eating more zinc-rich foods — such as nuts, seeds, eggs, dairy products, and whole grains — may also be associated with decreased hangover severity (12).

summary

Eating a good breakfast can help maintain your blood sugar levels, provide important vitamins and minerals, and reduce the symptoms of a hangover.

5. Try certain supplements

Though research is limited, some studies suggest that certain supplements could ease a hangover.

The following supplements have been researched for their ability to reduce hangover symptoms:

• Red ginseng. One older study found that supplementing with red ginseng reduced blood alcohol levels and hangover severity (15).
• Prickly pear. Some research suggests that this type of cactus could help treat hangovers. A 2004 study found that prickly pear extract decreased hangover symptoms. It even halved the risk of experiencing severe symptoms (16).
• Ginger. An older study found that a ginger, brown sugar, and tangerine extract improved certain hangover symptoms. According to test-tube and animal studies, compounds found in ginger may also protect against alcohol-induced liver damage (17, 18, 19).
• Borage oil. One study found that a supplement containing both prickly pear and borage oil, an oil derived from the seeds of starflower, reduced hangover symptoms in 88% of participants (20).
• Eleuthero. One study found that supplementing with eleuthero extract — also known as Siberian ginseng — alleviated several hangover symptoms and decreased the overall severity (21).

Keep in mind, though, that research in humans is lacking and that most available studies are outdated. Therefore, further studies are needed to evaluate how effectively supplements may reduce hangover symptoms.

summary

Some supplements, including red ginseng, prickly pear, ginger, borage oil, and eleuthero, have been studied for their ability to decrease hangover symptoms. Still, more research is needed.

6. Take a pain reliever

Over-the-counter pain medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), could help relieve certain symptoms associated with hangovers.

In fact, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin are often used to reduce pain and treat issues that frequently accompany hangovers, such as headaches and muscle aches (22).

What’s more, one small study found that a medication made with a type of NSAID called naproxen and a type of antihistamine called fexofenadine significantly reduced hangover severity compared with placebo (23).

However, you should not use these medications if you’re experiencing symptoms such as nausea or stomach pain, because they could irritate your digestive system and worsen your symptoms (24).

Additionally, keep in mind that pain relievers containing acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, could increase the risk of liver damage when combined with alcohol. Do not use these to treat a hangover (25).

summary

NSAIDs may help treat certain hangover symptoms and could reduce the severity. However, never use acetaminophen to treat a hangover, and avoid NSAIDs if you’re experiencing digestive symptoms such as nausea or stomach pain.

While there are many well-known hangover cures out there, few are backed by science.

Still, there are several evidence-based ways to avoid or limit the unpleasant symptoms that typically follow a night of drinking.

Strategies include staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep, eating a good breakfast, drinking in moderation, limiting high congener drinks, and taking certain supplements or medications.

Just one thing

Try this today: Pairing alcohol with a hearty meal and plenty of water is a great way to moderate your alcohol consumption. It can also help you stay hydrated and increase your intake of vitamins and minerals to help prevent or limit a hangover.

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What is a hangover syndrome

Let’s make a reservation right away that we are talking about a hangover, and not about a withdrawal syndrome. Withdrawal syndrome, better known as withdrawal syndrome, is similar to a hangover. Appears when a constantly drinking person does not have access to alcohol.

Hangover is the body’s reaction to ethyl alcohol poisoning. Please note that even high-quality alcohol can be poisoned if you drink a lot.

If the alcohol is of good quality, poisoning begins from the moment when the amount of ethyl alcohol exceeds a gram per kilogram of the drinker’s weight. If you weigh 80 kg, then theoretically the risks of a hangover increase already from 81 grams of ethyl alcohol.

Alcoholic drinks contain not only ethyl alcohol, but also other components. Actually, the strength of alcohol is the volume / percentage of ethyl alcohol in the drink. How many degrees in vodka, so many percent of ethyl alcohol are there, so it’s easy to make calculations. For example, if you drink 40-degree vodka, then with a weight of 80 kg, the risk of getting a hangover will appear from 202 grams of an alcoholic drink.

How to avoid a hangover

There are many ways to reduce the risks so that you do not get rid of alcohol poisoning later.

The easiest way is not to drink alcohol. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity and strength to avoid this. You already know that a hangover is guaranteed not to happen if you do not exceed a certain dose of alcohol. So, you need to calculate it for your weight, and then use tricks designed to help you stay within this norm so that a hangover does not happen.

1. Drink slowly. Even if it is vodka that is drunk in one gulp, you do not need to drink everything that you have poured. The more often you get poured, the more you drink, so you need to get rid of the extra attention of toast lovers. But if your glass is not empty (leftover from the previous time), then you will be refilled less often, respectively, and you will drink less than the rest.

2. Thin. A simple option, since colorless vodka is easy to dilute. It is better to use non-carbonated water. But you can dilute it with juice. No one will ever measure how much vodka is in your “screwdriver”, so from a certain point you can safely drink pure juice, assuring that you have an alcoholic cocktail in your glass.

3. Drink. Place another glass next to the “alcoholic” glass, into which pour juice or mineral water. From a certain point, tipsy table neighbors will no longer notice which of the two glasses you are holding in your hand. A very efficient way.

Degrees of alcohol poisoning

1. First degree: mild. The amount of ppm alcohol in the blood has not yet exceeded one. Such a hangover will go away on its own in a few hours, you won’t have to get rid of it with additional means. Signs of a mild hangover are tachycardia, increased heart rate, flushing of the face, intense thirst, general weakness and slight tremor of the limbs. There may be apathy and depressive states with a strong sense of guilt for heavy drinking the day before. The best way is to try to get back to sleep for a few hours.

2. Second degree: moderate. The number of ppm from 1 to 2.5. Signs: unbearable headache, severe dizziness, pallor, nausea, arrhythmia, rapid pulse. There may be pain in the stomach, fever. It is worth finding a way to get rid of this as soon as possible.

3. Third degree: severe. It is characterized by a critical condition with loss of consciousness, convulsions, poor perception of reality and various seizures. In this case, others should call the doctors or take the hangover sufferer to the hospital.

Hangover cure myths

There are many popular ways to get rid of a hangover. Those who have tried it know perfectly well that there is no sense in them. Let’s list them so that no one wastes time and health trying to save themselves by not only useless, but sometimes harmful ways: What happens in this case: the amount of ethyl alcohol, which has already begun to decrease, rises again, the load on the heart increases, the period of intoxication and poisoning is extended. This can have a positive effect only in the case of the same withdrawal syndrome: the body of an alcoholic, in which changes have already occurred at the physiological level, finally receives the much-desired poison. Of course he gets better. But getting rid of a real hangover in this way is like heating a burn.

Now that the myths have been debunked, let’s look at effective ways to get rid of a hangover in case of mild to moderate poisoning.

Method 1: Pharmaceuticals

A number of medications can cure a hangover. They are sold in pharmacies and help relieve hangovers. Effervescent tablets work well, because they do not burden the stomach and are absorbed into the blood faster. They have a complex effect:

• relieve headaches;

• promote the removal of alcohol toxins from the blood and internal organs;

• replenish the water-salt balance.

Please note that you should not get rid of a hangover with antipyretics: they will not produce the desired effect, loading the liver even more.

Method 2: sorbents

These drugs are usually taken for food poisoning, but they will help to escape from alcohol just as effectively. The principle of action is the binding and excretion of the substance with which the person was poisoned.

Method 3: vitamin B5

It can not only relieve a hangover, but also eliminate the smell of fumes. Vitamin is sold in pharmacies in ampoules. Dissolve the contents of the ampoule in a small amount of water and drink in one gulp. Vitamin increases the efficiency of the liver, speeds up the metabolism and, most importantly, removes ethyl alcohol and the products into which it is broken down from the body.

Method 4: Hangover Breakfast

You can get rid of a hangover with some foods. The most famous is the hot Armenian soup khash. But there is an inconvenience: it is cooked for a long time, and during a hangover there is hardly any strength for such a feat. Therefore, it is better to prepare in advance.

Another effective dish is oatmeal boiled with milk. It turns out a double blow to a hangover: milk removes toxins from the body (it was not just that in the USSR it was given out for free in “harmful” production), and oatmeal contains magnesium and many amino acids. Wash down lunch with plain water with lemon juice, which helps to remove the breakdown products of ethanol from the body.

What can be done?

Drink in moderation at parties to prevent hangovers. Remember that excessive alcohol consumption is injurious to health.

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How to get rid of a hangover quickly: effective ways and life hacks

Content

• 1 How to get rid of a hangover: folk remedies and effective ways
  • 1.1 Hydrating the body
  • 1.2 Morning exercise after a wild party
  • 1.3 Ginger tea
  • 1.4 Taking drugs
  • 1.5 Good sleep
  • 1. 6 Fruit juices
  • 1.7 Bath or sauna
  • 1.8 How to avoid extreme hangover days
  • 1. 9 How a walk in the fresh air helps with a hangover
  • 1.10 Healthy eating
  • 1.11 Vitamin C in the fight against a hangover
  • 1.12 Related videos:
  • 1.13 Q&A:
    • • 1.13.0.1 What foods help get rid of a hangover?
      • 1.13.0.2 Why does a hangover occur after drinking alcohol?
      • 1.13.0.3 How to avoid a hangover before drinking alcohol?
      • 1.13.0.4 Which medications help to cope with the harmful effects of a hangover?
      • 1.13.0.5 What if the hangover is accompanied by nausea and vomiting?
      • 1.13.0.6 How does coffee work in the fight against hangovers?

Find out how to quickly and effectively get rid of a hangover using proven methods. Learn simple recipes, dietary nutrition and recommendations of experts for a quick recovery of the body after addiction to alcohol.

How to properly celebrate a party without forgetting about moderation in drinking alcohol? This question cannot always be answered precisely, so we often end up hungover the next morning. This is an extremely unpleasant sensation of severe headache, nausea and weakness, which can be easily avoided.
For many centuries, people have been looking for effective ways to get rid of this condition. It all starts with the fact that some convinced of their rightness begin to use various folk remedies, but there is no guarantee that this will help.
In this article, we offer proven ways to quickly get rid of a hangover. We will consider all possible options, from standard medicines to exotic folk recipes. Isn’t it great when you can quickly and effectively get rid of a hangover and continue your daily routine without wasting precious time on rest and recovery?

Hydration of the body

After severe alcohol intoxication, the body experiences a lack of fluid, so the main task in a hangover is to restore hydrobalance. You need to start with a drinking regimen.

• Water is the best choice for quick hydration. You need to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Electrolyte Cocktail – Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium will quickly restore the minerals lost by the body. Such a cocktail can be made independently or bought at a pharmacy.
• Coconut water is an excellent source of electrolytes and hydration.

Do not drink strong tea, coffee or carbonated drinks, as they can only aggravate a hangover and fluid deficiency in the body.

Remember: never drink alcohol on an empty stomach – this can lead to rapid intoxication and a hangover.

Morning exercise after a wild party

During a hangover, the most important thing is not to lie in bed all day, but to return to an active life as soon as possible. Morning exercise is a great way to improve your mood and prepare your body for a new day.

Start with stretching, slow and smooth movements to stretch your muscles and joints. Then you can move on to more active exercises, including cardio and endurance exercises with the addition of light dumbbells.

1. 20 squats
2. 15 pushups
3. 25 drop knee raises
4. 30 second burpees

Finish with stretches and deep breathing. These exercises will help you get out of a hangover, improve blood circulation, and bring the body to a state of wakefulness and energy.

Ginger tea

Ginger contains many useful substances that help to cope with the effects of alcohol intoxication. A good way to do this is to infuse ginger.

To prepare this tea, you need to cut a small piece of fresh ginger and pour boiling water over it. Add lemon and honey to enhance the beneficial properties of the drink. Interestingly, there are special ginger tea mixes that we can purchase in the store.

1. Ginger tea will help to tone up the body, restore energy and strengthen the immune system.
2. This drink will speed up the metabolism, which helps to quickly remove toxins from the body.
3. Ginger tea has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve headaches and some other hangover symptoms.

Medications

Medications can help hangovers, but should be chosen carefully and not overused. Reception of funds containing paracetamol should be minimal, as they adversely affect the liver. It is better to use aspirin, which can reduce pain and inflammation.

Metoclopramide or domperidone can be used to reduce nausea and vomiting. However, if the condition does not improve, you should consult a doctor.

Ibuprofen or naproxen can be used to relieve headaches. There are also special preparations containing ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate, which accelerate the process of removing alcohol from the body.

• Aspirin;
• Metoclopramide;
• Domperidone;
• Ibuprofen;
• Naproxen;
• Ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate.

Good sleep

One of the key ways to fight a hangover is good sleep. It is necessary to try to allocate enough time for sleep so that the body has the opportunity to recover and relax after a hard night.

To improve the quality of your sleep, here are a few tips:

• Creating a comfortable environment. For a good sleep, you need to create comfortable conditions. It is important that the room is cool, quiet and comfortable.
• Sleep regularity. It is important to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day so that the body can get used to and tune in to the correct mode.
• No display devices. Avoid using phones, laptops, and other devices with a screen before bed as they can interfere with sleep and interfere with sleep quality.

Good sleep is an important element in the fight against a hangover. By following simple recommendations, you can improve the quality of your sleep and cope with the consequences of drinking alcohol.

Fruit juices

Fruit juices can be a great hangover cure because of the vitamins and minerals that the body loses through drinking.

In addition, fruits such as apples and pineapple contain enzymes that make it easier to digest large and heavy meals that are often consumed when hung over.

To get the best effect from fruit juices, drink them within the first few hours after waking up, when the body is under the most stress from alcohol.

• Grapefruit juice: contains a large amount of vitamin C to restore the body.
• Apple Juice: contains enzymes that make it easier to digest heavy foods.
• Pineapple Juice: also contains enzymes that aid in easy digestion of food.

Bath or sauna

One of the most ancient and effective ways to get rid of a hangover is visiting a bath or sauna. Steam helps to detoxify the body, improves blood circulation, dilates blood vessels and relieves muscle tension, which reduces headaches.

Remember to drink water or special herbal drinks between steam sessions to replenish fluid loss and minimize the risk of dehydration. During a break, it is recommended to take a cold shower to constrict blood vessels and increase blood pressure.

• Bath and sauna benefits:
  • Improvement of blood circulation and reduction of inflammation in tissues
  • Increase of immunity and acceleration of tissue regeneration processes
  • Muscle relaxation and stress relief
• Disadvantages:
  • Risk of dehydration and fluid loss if you do not drink enough water
  • Risk of burns if brooms are not used correctly or if you stay in the steam room for too long
  • Contraindicated for people with cardiovascular diseases or high blood pressure 900 22

So, if visiting a bath or sauna is not contraindicated for you, and you know how to take a steam bath, then this is one of the fastest and most effective ways to get rid of a hangover. Always remember to measure and drink enough fluids!

How to avoid extreme hangover days

Every drinker has days when it seems that getting rid of a hangover is impossible. However, there is no need to drive yourself into another extreme day. There are effective ways to help you cope with a hangover without additional pain.

It is important to remember that the best way to prevent a hangover is to drink in moderation. If you still went through, do not despair. Healthy sleep, hydration, nutrition, and light exercise will help you recover and return to a normal life.

• Healthy sleep – Rest as much as possible during the day after drinking. The body needs rest to recover and fight toxins.
• Hydration – Drink plenty of water, juices and other fluids. Hydration helps flush out toxins and prevent dehydration.
• Nutrition – Eat a light meal consisting of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Fruits, eggs, vegetables, buckwheat and cereals are excellent choices.
• Exercise – Do light exercise such as outdoor walks, exercise and yoga. Physical activity helps speed up your metabolism and improve your mood.

There is no need to be afraid of a hangover if you are ready to properly take care of your health and take all the necessary steps for a quick recovery. Remember that health is the most valuable thing, so take care of yourself and your body.

How a walk in the fresh air helps with a hangover

It is not surprising that after drinking an alcoholic beverage, the human body experiences severe stress and fatigue. And one of the best ways to cope with this condition is a walk in the fresh air.

Experts recommend going outside and spending at least 30-40 minutes in the fresh air. It will help improve blood circulation, raise blood pressure and improve metabolism.

Also, a walk in the fresh air, combined with moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking or yoga exercises, will help relieve headaches, eliminate nausea and restore strength.

But keep in mind that a walk in the fresh air is not the cure for a hangover. It only helps to improve the condition of the body for a while. To fully remove toxins from the body the day after drinking, you need to rest and drink plenty of water.

Healthy nutrition

Nutrition after a hangover plays an important role in the recovery of the body and the improvement of the general condition. To cope with a hangover, you need to eat right.

The most effective way is to drink plenty of water. This will help eliminate dehydration caused by drinking alcohol and replace water loss in the body. In addition, it is necessary to increase the intake of proteins, as they contribute to the recovery of the brain and muscles. Fats and carbohydrates are nutritious, but should be eaten in moderation.

It is also important to include fruits and vegetables in the diet, which contain the vitamins and minerals needed to restore the body. Oats, eggs, bananas and chicken contribute to rapid recovery, as they contain amino acids and vitamins that the body needs after alcohol intoxication.

• Drink plenty of water
• Increase your protein intake
• Moderate fat and carbohydrate intake
• Include fruits and vegetables in your diet
• Eat oats, eggs, bananas and chicken

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Vitamin C in the fight against a hangover

Vitamin C is one of the most important components in the fight against a hangover. This vitamin helps the body recover faster and remove toxins from the body.

The best sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits such as oranges, limes and lemons. Also rich in vitamin C are kiwi, grapefruit, strawberries, gooseberries, currants, rose hips and other berries.

To get enough vitamin C, it is recommended to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. For example, you can prepare salads from vegetables and berries, as well as add fresh citrus fruits to drinking water.

There are also specialized products that contain increased amounts of vitamin C, such as vitamin drinks and supplements. However, it is better to get vitamin C naturally through the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Q&A:

What foods help get rid of a hangover?

Answer: Drinking water, fresh fruits and vegetables, coconut water, whole grain bread, protein, and foods containing vitamins C and B.

Why does a hangover occur after drinking alcohol?

Answer: Alcohol has a diuretic effect, which means urination, and thus reduces the amount of water in the body. This can lead to dehydration, which is the main cause of hangovers.

How to avoid a hangover before drinking alcohol?

Answer: Drink plenty of water, eat protein-rich foods, do not eat fatty foods before drinking alcohol, drink alcohol slowly, do not mix drinks of different strengths.

What drugs help to cope with the harmful effects of a hangover?

Answer: There are special preparations containing acetylcysteine, B-complex vitamins, carnitine and taurine that can help reduce some hangover symptoms.

What should I do if my hangover is accompanied by nausea and vomiting?

Answer: Drink plenty of fluids and eat a light diet. If you have nausea or vomiting, just do not overindulge in food or water. If the condition does not improve, or if you feel that you are in dire need of medical attention, then contact a specialist.