Hangovers are the worst! What’s more, the older you get, the harder it is to recover from them. But we have great news: There are hangover cures that work. Seriously. No gimmick stuff – real ways that will “mostly” make a hangover disappear. What are they? We’re so glad you asked. Keep reading to find out.
Drink Plenty of Water
Alcohol concentrates blood, which means the more you drink, the more your body’s fluid balance gets out of whack. In other words, alcohol quickly drains your body of fluids, making you more susceptible to dehydration, which jumpstarts a hangover. Drinking plenty of H2O will restore those lost fluids and deliver nutrients and oxygen to the body.
Try Supplements
Certain supplements help our bodies recover, give us more energy, clear skin, improve sleep, and limit stress. They can also help in other areas, including easing a hangover. The following supplements do a good job of reducing hangover symptoms:
- Red ginseng reduces blood alcohol levels.
- Prickly pear limits hangover symptoms.
- Ginger protects against alcohol-induced liver damage.
- Borage oil reduces hangover symptoms.
- Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) decreases hangover severity.
Alone, these supplements may not be a miracle cure. But in combination, they could limit the severity of your hangover.
**Before you start taking supplements based on an article, please check with your doctor first!
Sweat It Out
Endorphins make a hangover go bye-bye, and what better way to wake those endorphins than by pushing yourself through an easy workout? Just don’t go too hard. Overexerting yourself could make you worse off. Remember to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout to replenish those lost fluids.
Try Some Liquids Other Than Water
Tomato juice, pickle juice, and Sprite can lead to a hangover-free day. How? Alanine-fortified tomato juice can stabilize blood alcohol levels. Pickle juice can have the same effect and has the necessary electrolytes to bounce you back. Sprite is another A-list option to get rid of that hangover.
Load Up on Carbohydrates
A high-carb breakfast can help balance your body by soaking up any excess alcohol from the night before. Having carbs before or while you are drinking also allows your stomach to slow the rate of alcohol absorption, leading to a smaller risk of a hangover.
Eat Asparagus
This suggestion may sound odd, but it’s worth a try! The enzymes, minerals, and amino acids in asparagus can protect the liver against alcohol toxins.
Head to Bed Early
Sleep heals most. The tricky thing is that once you’ve consumed alcohol, it’s hard to get a restful night. Tossing and turning, waking up to go to the bathroom, and vivid dreams can prevent you from getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep.
Do you have any hangover cures that actually work? Share them with us in the comment below!