A hangover is your body's way of telling you that you had too much to drink last night. But you probably knew that already.
What should you do (maybe after vowing "never to do that again") to reduce or even cure your hangover?
If you catch yourself in time, then the best way is to alternate between alcohol and a soft drink. That's something to add to your "never again" list!
But, for now, what do you do with that nasty throbbing headache and the groggy feeling that accompanies a hangover?
Start by replenishing the water you've lost. Alcohol dehydrates you. Drink plenty of water. If you remember, drink some water before you go to sleep. And drink some more water if you wake up during the night. This will help your body to rehydrate and is one of the best natural hangover cures in existence.
When you wake up the following morning, drink some more water.
Eat a good breakfast in the morning as well. This will help your body return to normal sooner rather than later.
The morning of your hangover, stay off the caffeine. No matter how tempting that cup of coffee smells, it won't help cure your hangover. Nor will a cola drink. Caffeine dehydrates your body, so it will only make the effects of your hangover even worse.
Going back to sleep is also an effective hangover cure. By definition, sleep is the most restful state for your body. So, if it is an option for you, going back to sleep can be a good way to cure your hangover naturally.
If you have to go somewhere whilst suffering from a hangover, you may need to take a painkiller to help you cope. Check the label for caffeine but otherwise go ahead and take a painkiller.
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