Regardless of how much fun you had the night before, no one likes a hangover.
The problem, of course, is easy to avoid by drinking in moderation.
But you can also take a few other measures to lessen the detrimental effects of alcohol on your body, according to WebMD (http://www.webmd.com/video/hangover-help).
When a celebration is in order, don't drink too much too fast, and make sure you imbibe on a full stomach. Fatty foods slow the absorption of alcohol, and sweet treats help the body burn through libations, according to WebMD.
Also, drink plenty of water or juice, but avoid caffeinated beverages, which hasten the dehydration that comes with drinking alcohol.
If you do drink too much, there is no cure-all.
Some swear by foods they say fixes hangovers, such as prickly pear extract or tripe soup, according to Forbes.com.
But in general, more conventional remedies are probably a better bet.
Sleep.
Take over-the-counter pain relievers to ease headaches and other aches and pains.
Drink plenty of water and sports drinks such as Gatorade to aid dehydration and loss of electrolytes.
And finally, resolve to drink in moderation next time.
Regardless of how much fun you had the night before, no one likes a hangover.
The problem, of course, is easy to avoid by drinking in moderation.
But you can also take a few other measures to lessen the detrimental effects of alcohol on your body, according to WebMD (http://www.webmd.com/video/hangover-help).
When a celebration is in order, don't drink too much too fast, and make sure you imbibe on a full stomach. Fatty foods slow the absorption of alcohol, and sweet treats help the body burn through libations, according to WebMD.
Also, drink plenty of water or juice, but avoid caffeinated beverages, which hasten the dehydration that comes with drinking alcohol.
If you do drink too much, there is no cure-all.
Some swear by foods they say fixes hangovers, such as prickly pear extract or tripe soup, according to Forbes.com.
But in general, more conventional remedies are probably a better bet.
Sleep.
Take over-the-counter pain relievers to ease headaches and other aches and pains.
Drink plenty of water and sports drinks such as Gatorade to aid dehydration and loss of electrolytes.
And finally, resolve to drink in moderation next time.
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