Hangovers - home remedies and cures
It’s all too easy to get carried away with that extra glass or two of wine, when we’re out on the town or enjoying a special meal in good company.
We all also know that there’s a price to pay, particularly where overindulgence in the bottom end of the market’s chemical-laden, cheap red plonk is concerned.
Dealing with wine hangovers
There’s no doubt about it, drinking too much wine can cause an almighty hangover. And there’s a huge body of corroborative research that confirms the inequities of excess wine consumption, so no point in arguing!
But then hindsight is a great thing; what you want are fast-fix remedies to counter your vinous aberrations. Well, the good news is that the following offer tried and tested solutions for dealing with wine-induced hangovers:
Water:
Drink as much water as you can, preferably before and during a wine binge, but certainly immediately afterwards. Yes, boring old water is still the best remedy for preventing dehydration caused by excess alcohol consumption. Try to drink at least one large glass of water, every hour, throughout the following day.
Big breakfast:
Eggs, sausages and bacon all contain cysteine, an amino acid, which is great for getting rid of toxins. But, a word of warning, a grilled breakfast is better than fried because it puts less strain on your already over-burdened digestive system.
Banana smoothie:
Better than full-on fruit juice remedies, a banana smoothie will work wonders, especially for imbibers who also suffer from stomach acid and indigestion.
Vitamin C:
freshly-squeezed orange juice is a fast and effective wine hangover cure. Vitamin C is also rich in fructose, which is good for boosting energy levels and getting rid of toxins, faster. Tomatoes, preferably grilled, are another excellent sources of vitamin C.
“Russian remedy”:
In extreme cases of hangover, drinking salty brine (the type of liquid used for preserving vegetables), according to Russian experts, never fails to restore a constitution struggling with a hangover. The argument goes that salt is one of the main minerals depleted after a heavy drinking session.
Feeling better already?