Have a Hangover? This is how to cure it
Posted: Monday, September 21, 2009
by Ryan Kent-Temple
World English Club
So you might be asking "I didn't follow your tips for preventing this hangover that I now have, and I'm paying the price. What can I do NOW?"
Well, the best thing to do right now is drink a glass of water. Do you have some Tylenol, ibuprofen or aspirin? Take one. The day after you drink is a fairly safe time to have an aspirin or pain medication. However, you need to stay hydrated. You may be able to have a bit of food. But I would wait a little while until you get enough water back into your system. If this hangover is about to break out of your head, follow these steps to save your life (not really, but it will relieve you of those construction workers working over time in your head).
Here are my step-by-step instruction on curing a hangover:
Step One
Step Two
After about ten minutes, have another half glass (no more) of water with your aspirin. This will ensure you have enough hydration to help digest your aspirin. Waiting for ten minutes will also ensure that your major organs are hydrated again to start processing a medication and ensure that it doesn't do more harm than good.
Step Three
When your stomach feels like it can handle it (usually no more than an hour but no less than 30 minutes), have another glass of chilled water. You will want to continue having an hourly glass of water for about three to four hours. You don't have to down a glass of water every hour. It's okay if you sip from the glass. Just make sure you finish the glass before the hour.
Step Four
If and when you can stomach it, I would suggest eating a healthy, well balanced light meal of protein, carbohydrates and fruits or vegetables. One of my greatest hangover cure meals was crackers and cheese with some sliced-up fruit. Delicious, light and easy on the stomach. I would stay far away from anything really heavy or greasy. Like burgers or fries, no matter how easy they are to get.
If you follow those steps, I guarantee you will start to feel better almost right away. The aspirin will help. However, I encourage you to follow each step to its completeness. You will need to re-hydrate. So make sure you have all the glasses of water suggested in that time frame. And don't starve your body of it's nutrients. You will need to replenish those vitamins and minerals needed, not just by your head, but every part of your body. So when you can, eat something. At least, have a vitamin supplement to take care of those needs until you can actually eat something and keep it down.
A nightlife can come with a price. If you don't want to pay that extra price, pay attention to these tips and suggestions. Your mind and body will thank you. You will be able to take back your weekend and enjoy more than just the nightlife. Although we all know that's where the exciting things happen. Just remember, drink responsibly.
Ryan Kent-Temple is a webmaster and designer who has much experience when it comes to the dangers of alcohol. With the loss of a best friend to alcoholism, he intends to help others realize the risks of excessive drinking and trying to help educate others to drink responsibly.
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)Hi Ryan.I applaud your effort in educating others to drink responsibly. Your well-written and informative article can be a great "how-to" for hangover cure. Thanks for sharing.NenitaThank you for your kind words Nenita!
Interesting article! Personally I find weak squash at room temperature offers more relief than chilled water. The sugar in it helps to replenish the body's glycogen, which will have been depleted by the alcohol. It is the lack of glycogen that gives the weakness / fatigue of a hang over.A nice, but small, fry-up works wonders for me - and serves to replenish salt levels (which are depleted by alcohol consumption as they get flushed out in urine). Failing that a few salted crisps (chips) and a banana will do the trick.Water on its own isn't easily absorbed when you have a hang-over, and doesn't replenish lost sugars and salts. It is bette to add half a teaspoon of salt and a couple of teaspoons of sugar to the water first.Thank you Ben for not only your personal suggestions but also the facts behind it. I did suggest in the article that I like eating crackers, but I failed to bring up the point of WHY! So I really appreciate your comment. As I know others will when they have a hangover. Thanks again.
Hi Ryan,Wonderful and useful article everyone should read especially those who have a nightlife. Heavy drinks do cost after a night out usually end up with hangovers.Well written.Hilda
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