Home Remedies for Hangover
A hangover, as it is commonly known, refers to the unpleasant aftereffects that an individual experiences after an alcoholic binge. Common effects include nausea, lethargy or fatigue, headache, diarrhea and extreme thirst.
Reasons for Getting a Hangover:
• Alcohol is a diuretic and it can increase the frequency of urination. This dehydrates the body.
• Salted peanuts and other salty snacks that are generally served with alcohol increase thirst and result in increased alcohol consumption.
• Alcohol can rob the body of essential nutrients like blood sugar, water, minerals and vitamins. This leaves the body tissues undernourished and causes lethargy and fatigue.
• Alcoholic beverages with a higher alcohol content can cause worse effects. White wine, red wine, vodka, gin, rum, whiskey and brandy are considered to be the main culprits.
• Mixing several alcoholic beverages often increases the severity of the hangover.
Home Remedies for a Hangover:
• As mentioned earlier, a hangover is caused due to dehydration. So it is very important that you drink enough water to hydrate yourself and to flush out the toxins from your system. Drink a few glasses of water before you get into bed.
• Since your body has also lost a lot of essential nutrients, fruit juices are an effective remedy as they help to replenish nutrients and minerals.
• Lemon tea is known to be good for hangovers. Lemon tea will flush out the toxins from your stomach. You might also want to mix some fresh lemon juice in cold water to get relief from a hangover. This can even control the level of sugar in your blood.
• Honey contains fructose which prevents rapid changes in alcohol levels. Eat a few spoonfuls of honey every hour to negate the harmful effect of alcohol.
• Fruits such as bananas and apples are known to be effective cures for hangovers. Munch an apple on an empty stomach and you might feel better. Or eat a banana. You can even make a mash with milk and banana with a spoonful of honey to get relief. The fruits will help the body get back the minerals it might have lost due to an overdose of alcohol.
• Chew a few small pieces of ginger or brew a cup of tea with the root for relief from a hangover. It will help the system digest the alcohol and soothe the stomach.
• Raw cabbage is known to be good for treating a hangover. Chew a piece of raw cabbage to get relief from a headache. You can even munch cabbage along with a glass of tomato juice to cure the hangover.
• Peppermint and primrose oil are also good home remedies.
