Feeling rough after a night of drinking? Check out these 5 effective ways to cure a hangover and get back to feeling like yourself again.
Drink plenty of Water
Alcohol promotes urination because it inhibits the release of vasopressin, a hormone that decreases the volume of urine made by the kidneys.
Hair of the Dog
Drinking to ease a hangover symptoms is called "hair of the dog" due to the idea that it's a form of alcohol withdrawal and a drink or two eases the withdrawal.
Get some carbohydrates into your system
Many people forget to eat when they drink, further lowering their blood sugar. Toast and juice is a way to gently nudge levels back to normal.
B vitamins and zinc
A study in The Journal of Clinical Medicine found that higher consumption of zinc and B vitamins may lead to less severe hangovers when taken before and after excessive drinking.
Take a pain reliever, but not Tylenol
Aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, other brands), and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help with the headache and the overall achy feelings