Hangover Cures That Actually Work

Spent an hour too long in the pub last night? Bit of a sore head? Well don't worry we've got you covered!

For thousands of years people have been trying to come up with ways of curing that splitting headache after a night out, some more wacky than others!

The ancient Romans believed in eating a deep fried canary after a night on the town or if you we're an ancient Egyptian perhaps a necklace of shrubs would do the trick!

No? Didn't think so either! So here's some "cures" that might just work for you!

Hydration:

Drink plenty of coconut water, juice, Lucozade and water to re hydrate yourself and replace lost nutrients and salts.

Hair of the dog:

Experts say the worst thing you can do is have another drink, it may give you some relief but it will just prolong your hangover. It's all about re-hydrating yourself by drinking lots of water!

Avoid Coffee:

Caffeine narrows your blood vessels and boosts blood pressure. "Both of these may make the hangover worse.

Exercise:

Some light exercise will help if you can manage it - a quick jog or swim works wonders. The endorphins released during exercise can help improve your mood, which is important if you are feeling anxious as a result of being hungover. Exercise also speeds up the the process of metabolizing the alcohol, helping it leave your system faster

Milk Thistle:

A popular herbal remedy for a hangover due to its liver protecting properties. It can be taken as tablets both before and after your night out.

Alka-Seltzer:

This stuff saves lives! Throw one of these into a glass first this in the morning and knock it back. It contains three active ingredients; aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid.

Eat Potatoes with Milk:

Drinking too much alcohol can eliminate your body's supply of potassium and calcium, and potatoes with milk are an excellent source of these minerals (even better than bananas or pills.) Pick some up from a deli on the way home from your night out so you'll have them ready to nibble on in the morning.

Hot Water with Honey and Lemon:

Lemons replenish the vitamins you need and honey helps balance your blood sugar levels, which may have fluctuated due to alcohol consumption.

Go Back to Sleep:

Alcohol disrupts the sleep cycle, so part of the reason you are feeling so tired is because your body is sleep-deprived. Getting a few more hours of sleep will have you feeling better in no time.

Hangover Prevention:

The only way of completely avoiding a hangover is to not drink at all however there are ways of reducing the hangover symptoms such as -

Have one glass of water for every drink of alcohol you have. This will prevent dehydration, a major cause of most hangover symptoms. If you forgot or were unable to have water in between drinks, be sure to drink a glass or two of water before going to bed.

Don't mix different types of alcohol. Stick with one!

Stay away from sugary mixed drinks. Margaritas may be delicious, but all that sugar masks the alcohol flavor, making it easy to consume more than you realize you're taking in.

Pace yourself when drinking. It takes your body about one hour to metabolize each drink. Spacing out your drinks will help give your body enough time to recover from each one, dramatically reducing the likelihood of getting a hangover.

Drink less Units. This is the best way to prevent hangovers. Remember that alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde (a class 1 carcinogen), which is the primary underlying cause of not only hangovers but also almost every known alcohol related health complications from liver disease to oral cancer. Clinical results show 1 capsule of Alcotox is capable of reducing 86% of acetaldehyde.

These are all your best chance of alleviating the symptoms but remember folks the only way to ensure you don't get a hangover is to avoid drinking at all.