We all wish there were a magic cure for hangovers, but unfortunately they usually involve some amount of pain. However, certain things can be done to alleviate headaches, nausea, fatigue, and anxiety that come the morning after drinking. Tips on how to ease these symptoms and prevent hangovers in the future.
- Good old lemon water is an excellent source of anti-oxidants and vitamin C that prevents formation of free radicals.
- Drink coconut water and/or energy drinks, both of which are rich in electrolytes. Most headaches secondary to alcohol consumption are caused by both dehydration and an imbalance of electrolytes. Specifically, sodium balanced by magnesium, calcium, and potassium are vital for a happy-feeling brain.
- Avoid coffee or caffeinated teas. Many people drink coffee in order to “wake up” from a hangover, but the caffeine will only make matters worse by further dehydrating you.
- Try ginger ale. If you’re feeling nauseated, the ginger helps calm your stomach.
- Avoid foods that are heavy or oily, since they increase the feeling of nausea.
- 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.)
- Ginger helps alleviate nausea due to hangovers and motion sickness. To make ginger tea, cut up ginger root and boil it in water.
- Drink boiled water with honey and lemon.
- A rejuvenating lukewarm bath soothes your nerves and gives instant relief from dizziness and headache and helps you get rid of a hangover.
- Sleep is the best remedy for tackling hangover woes.Â