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Best Hangover Cures

by Jessica Marley on March 11, 2010

More than one causes bigger problems

More than one causes bigger problems

Hangovers are caused when the body’s alcohol dehydrogenate uses water to break down and detoxify alcohol to such an extent that one’s brain begins to be “thirsty. This causes the searing headaches; the pain associated with bright lights and sharp noises, as well as the dry throat. There are many methods, both traditional and pharmaceutical, to deal with hangovers.

Aspirin and water

This traditional remedy is by far the most popular. Aspirin dulls the pain while your body absorbs the water, which works because water is what you lose while drinking. Be sure the water is at about room temperature, or even warm, to help it be absorbed faster. It is important to take only a single aspirin, as alcohol can intensify the negative effects of the drug.

“Smut ‘n Eggs”

The “smut” refers to any sort of cheap cooked meat, most traditionally corned beef, sausage or bacon, while the eggs are normally fried or scrambled. The grease in this meal helps one absorb any remaining alcohol, while the food provides energy for the body. Spicy sausage also encourages drinking water.

Pel’meni

This Russian dumpling was specifically developed to prevent and cure hangovers. It is spicy and greasy, just like smut ‘n eggs, and encourages both water consumption and alcohol absorption.

Again, more than one causes greater problems

Again, more than one causes greater problems

Orange Juice

The sugar and vitamin C in orange juice helps to numb the pain and rejuvenate the body, and of course the high water content cures the dehydration. Vitamin C also helps alcohol dehydrogenate to work better, thus cleaning out any remaining alcohol.

Nux Hangover Pills

These pills contain a mixture of painkillers and vitamins to help dull the pain and cure the hangover. They are best when used with lots of water or fruit juice. It also contains anti-nausea medication.

“Virgin Mary”

The alcohol-free cousin of a Bloody Mary, the Virgin Mary contains a lot of vitamins and minerals to help an aching body.

MiGone Plus

This all-natural mixture of herbs and spices comes from a variety of Eastern folk remedies. Like all hangover remedies, it works best with lots of water. It is meant to treat the symptoms, and is milder than artificial hangover treatments.

DrinkEase Tablets

These tablets treat headache and nausea while encouraging the person to drink great quantities of water through the use of pepper and other stimulants. They force a person to get up and rejuvenate, and have been on the market for decades. It is recommended that you begin taking them after drinking and through the night and morning after if possible.

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This really neat flow chart was created by David McCandless and Andy Perkins over at InformationIsBeautiful.net. It is meant to demonstrate which supplements, nutrients and vitamins have actually been backed by scientific evidence rather than empty claims from manufacturers.

The larger the circle, the more popular the product is. The higher towards the top, the more it has been scientifically proven to have positive effects. Topping the chart are probiotics (for digestive health), folic acid (birth difects), green tea (cholesterol), omega 3 (cholesterol) and Vitamin D (general health and cancer).

At the bottom of the table you’ll find gikgo biloba, beta carotene and Vitamin A. This doesn’t mean that these nutrients are detrimental, just that there is little to no scientific support backing their claims. Take a look for yourself:

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