We drink it when we’re happy.
We drink it when we’re sad.
We drink it when we’re celebrating.
We drink it just because we feel like drinking.
This is just the beginning of the list.
Most of us wouldn’t wish a hangover on our worst enemy.
Funny thing is, we deal and then we do it all over again on another night or day.
What’s the reasoning behind this evil plague?
Why aren’t hangovers always the same?
What it’s possible for you to do to help yourself get through the day?
I’ll tell you.
Why do we get hangovers in the first place?
Dehydrationis the main reason for your nasty morning after illness.
Your blood alcohol level will drop to zero and that’s when you really feel the full effects.
How is it possible that you’re losing fluids if you’re drinking so much liquid?
Your brain can also become dehydrated, which is the reason behind your splitting headache.
The darker the drink, the worse the hangover.
Why?Congeners.Congeners are compounds that turn into formaldehyde (very toxic) when metabolized.
So, if anything, drink clearer liquids or drink water.
Now that you’ve picked your alcohol, you gotta be smart about your mixer.
Carbonated drinks willspeed up the absorption process, which means a higher blood-alcohol level.
Higher blood-alcohol levels can mean bad news for your hangover.
Drink water before, during, and after a night of drinking.
Alternate drinking water and alcoholic drinks.
This can help you lower the amount of alcohol you consume and keep you hydrated at the same time.
You should also eat before you go out drinking.
Think of food as a sponge.
It can absorb alcohol, which means your body will be absorbing less of it.
And most importantly, drink in moderation.
If you drink slowly and in moderation your chances of getting a bad hangover will be drastically lower.
A 2013 studysuggests thatsmoking can make hangovers even worse.
It may be because smoking causes people to drink more or heighten the alcohol effects.
Whatever the reason, ditch the smokes if no other reason than to improve your chances in the morning.
Remedies you’ll want to know
Rehydrating after a long night of drinking is the main goal.
Drink plenty of water and other fluids with electrolytes like sports drinks.
Eating is also key.
It’s like refueling your body after it’s been on empty for a few hours.
This might be a hard task for some.
So, what do you do?
The best thing is to try and eat slowly and light, like soup.
Sleep will also help you the next day.
Start with water, then later on consider pain medicine.
Also despite the rumors, caffeine is not a hangover cure.
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