Drinking is often an integral part of socializing. To some extent, alcohol consumption can be healthy, but overdoing it can lead to negative side effects the next day, especially if one is not aware of their alcohol tolerance. Hangover symptoms often include a very bad headache as well as nausea and clouded thinking.
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Headache/Hangover Relief Benefits:
*Supports headache & hangover relief
*Speeds hangover recovery
*Fights dehydration
*Provides essential nutrients
Causes
Hangovers are caused by drinking too much alcohol. The amount of alcohol that causes a hangover varies based on an individual’s ability to tolerate alcohol. The effects can be horrible, but the good news is that there are some easy home remedies to help get rid of a hangover.
Dehydration
Alcohol is a dehydrating agent that causes our bodies to be drained of much needed water. Dehydration is one of the main concerns when you are experiencing a hangover. During and after consuming alcohol it is very important to hydrate the body by drinking lots of water to help the body recover from the hangover.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is capable of breaking down alcohol and can help to cure hangovers if your intake is increased. Some good sources of vitamin C to help with getting over a hangover include fruit juices, tomato juice, fresh fruits, and salads. Vitamin C supplements following a night of drinking can help to speed recovery.
Pain Relief
Painkillers like acetaminophen can help with headaches. Applying a cold pack or cloth can also be helpful. Sometimes coffee is recommended, but as a diuretic it can only further dehydration and add to the problems that are causing the pain.
Prevention
The best way to cure a hangover is to prevent them. This advice is obviously useless once you’ve got one, but if you take appropriate prevention steps ahead of time, you can save yourself some unnecessary pain. The best way to avoid a hangover is to pay attention to your body’s tolerance level to alcohol and avoid going over that limit. Drinking plenty of water during alcohol consumption is very important, as is taking vitamin C and other supplements before you sleep so that your body can combat the hangover while you rest.
