Refugee 7 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 If celebrating got the best of you over New Year's, today's hangover headache can ruin your day. Not to worry. The National Headache Foundation in Chicago has some good advice to get you through the day -- and avoid or lessen the suffering that comes with hangovers in the future. 1. Drink fluids with minerals and salts: This will offer relief from dehydration. A cup of broth or bouillon will replace fluids and won't cause nausea. Other good bets: sports drinks or water. 2. Have some honey: Honey, which supplies fructose that helps the body metabolize alcohol, can reduce hangover symptoms. Try two tablespoons on a cracker before or after drinking. Also, tomato juice, fruit and fruit juices should help the body burn alcohol faster. 3. Drink coffee: Caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor and eases dilated blood vessels, so it could lessen headache symptoms and duration. Drink a cup when you wake up. 4. Take ibuprofen: While aspirin is OK, ibuprofen is usually less irritating to the stomach and can also ease headache pain. 5. Next time: Eat greasy food first to help line the intestines, causing slower alcohol absorption. Sip drinks slowly. Mixed drinks with fruit or vegetable juices likely will have less effect than straight alcohol. Avoid red wine, which can lead to headaches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I'm just glad those days are behind me. I have no desire to get drunk ever again, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agirl 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 ^ me either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Me, too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mary Jane 49 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 me three Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuppie 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 me either, the last time I got drunk was September of 2006, it was an accident. I drank to much beer at a redneck wedding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KansasPettyFan 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I hated those days. I haven't had any alcohol in so long, I'd fall right over after one drink I am sure. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurktwin 2,143 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 NURK'S HANGOVER CURES 1. take 2 alka seltzers before drinking 2. have a bottle of gatorade next to your bed during the night 3. take 2 more alka seltzer when you wake up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pettyjunkie 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 My cure is not to drink at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KansasPettyFan 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 PJ...that is very wise! Good for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I tell you what's a worry. I never get a hangover these days. Now if that isn't a sign I should book into Betty's I don't know what is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty Petty 9 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I say the best hangover cure is to not stop drinking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 HAHAHAHAH thats right. Is it too early to start now for the day? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty Petty 9 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I had a Kahlua and cream this morning. :003: Breakfast of champions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Did you really? Too funny. I'd toast to that Patty, but the sun isn't quite over the yard arm here yet lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patty Petty 9 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Yep, sure did. :003: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kira 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Hair of the dog that bit you. In the day it used to be a shot of whisky with peppermint schnapps floating on top. Also doubled as mouthwash. Glad those days are gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJ§LastDance 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 All I can say on this is: Avoid hangovers, stay drunk. I never had a hangover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asakitten 13 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 I tell you what's a worry. I never get a hangover these days. Now if that isn't a sign I should book into Betty's I don't know what is! ^ Me too! I just limit the alcohol to once or twice a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 ^ I'm afraid I'm just a hardened drinker. I was born into a family of heavy drinkers and grew up in England in the "Pub" trade. I came by it honestly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 I love a good Gin and tonic myself. It's so refreshing. I just can't overdo it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
