Hearty Hangovers
Consuming copious amounts of liquor can result in a hearty hangover. Try these simple solutions to make a quick comeback to the celebrations.
Fast Relief & Quick Snacks
As soon as you wake up, drink two glasses of water to undo the dehydration. Have a large glass of grapefruit, orange, or tomato juice. Juice contains the simple sugar fructose, which speeds the metabolism of alcohol.
If you drink coffee, have a cup or two as soon as possible. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it narrows the swollen blood vessels in your head. if you drink too much, you’ll become even more dehydrated.
Once you overcome the queasiness, fix yourself a nice bowl of hot chicken soup or bouillon. Either one will help replace the salt and potassium that your body loses when you’ve been drinking.
A banana milk shake is another good way to replace potassium and other nutrients lost during a night of heavy drinking. Combine a half-cup milk with a banana and two teaspoons of honey. Whirl it all in a blender, and drink up..
“You can take a brisk walk or go for a run. That will boost your production of endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers.”
