Curing a hangover the healthy way

George Guerin | Fitness Blogger By George Guerin | Fitness Blogger
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on January 01, 2013 at 9:00 AM, updated January 01, 2013 at 9:06 AM
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A hangover can be characterized by fatigue, nausea, dizziness, and headaches. After a heavy night of drinking and partying during New Year’s ve, it is reasonable to expect that many adults will be suffering from the condition. Yet the side effects from a hangover can be effectively managed with the following cures!

Dehydration is a common side effect of hangovers, which is why they are often accompanied by headaches. Avoid caffeinated drinks like coffee, which can make you feel more dehydrated, and instead drink water, juice or even sports drinks.

Avoid Alcohol:
It is a common myth that you can cure your hangover by drinking more alcohol the next morning. By loading your body with more alcohol you may temporarily feel numb to the discomfort, but you will inevitably extend the side effects for another day.

When hung-over you want to avoid greasy foods, which may further irritate your stomach, and instead eat some bread or crackers. When you are hungry your liver can break down glycogen to put more sugar into the bloodstream. But if your liver is busy metabolizing alcohol your blood sugar will remain low. A light food like bread, that spikes the blood sugar, can give just you the energy you need.

A common cure for nausea is ginger, which also aids the stomach in digestion, thereby helping your body better process the alcohol. You can avoid the urge to vomit by slicing some ginger and brewing it in a cup of tea, or by eating some ginger candy.


Antacids are made from sodium bicarbonate, known for settling acids in the stomach. Taking some Alka-Seltzer can neutralize the acids from the alcohol and reduce your feelings of nausea.

If you are having a long night out, then plan on having a late morning in. Fatigue can best be beaten when your body gets the sufficient rest it needs. Getting enough rest gives your body enough time to metabolize the alcohol in your system before more demands are placed on it.