From Happy Hour to Horrible After: Myths and Truths of Hangovers
Hangover Cures: What Works With symptoms that include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, and sensitivity to light or sound, hangovers can feel awful. While science hasn’t found a cure yet, some remedies can help speed recovery. Ever wondered which hangover remedies really work? Find out. Approximately 77 percent of drinkers have reported suffering from hangovers. Hangover Do’s and Don’ts 1. Do hydrate. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, meaning that it causes the body to lose water. Although replacing the lost water won’t cure your hangover, it will make it less painful. Try isotonic drink to replenish lost electrolytes and get a bit of sugar at the same time. 2. Do eat. Ideally, eat both before and after drinking. Having food in your stomach slows the rate of alcohol absorption. And make sure you aren’t letting drinking substitute for eating a meal. There are some indications that part of the difficulty people experience is because they haven’t eaten enough food while drink