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 If
you already have a hangover -- (dry mouth, nausea, dizziness
and a nasty headache) -- it's too late to do very much to make
yourself feel better. A lot of hangover remedies have been tried,
but there's not much evidence they actually help.
It's not clear
why overindulging in alcohol results in a hangover. It's thought
that dehydration, byproducts from the breakdown of alcohol,
which can be more toxic to some people than others, overeating
and disturbed sleep may play a role.
The best approach
to hangovers is to avoid them by not over indulging in the first
place. However, even small amounts of alcohol can cause unpleasant
side effects in many people.
If
you have a hangover, skip the black coffee and other folk remedies,
such as having another alcoholic drink in the morning. Instead:
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Rest
and RE-HYDRATE -- Give yourself time to recover, and
drink bland liquids, such as water, soda, fruit juices
or broth. I think lots of water is the best thing
to drink. |
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Use
over-the-counter pain medication -- Acetaminophen
or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS),
such as aspirin and ibuprofen, may help relieve your
headache. However, they're not risk-free. NSAIDS,
when combined with alcohol, may irritate your stomach.
And excessive doses of acetaminophen can be toxic
to your liver, particularly when combined with alcohol. |
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may help take the edge off the "morning after"
if you drink plenty of fluids (nonalcoholic) -- water is
the best, and use pain medication before hangover symptoms
begin. If you chose to drink, make sure you drink plenty
of water while you are drinking alcohol; this can help keep
a hangover to a minimum. |
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