While the only guaranteed way to prevent a hangover is drink in moderation (or drink nothing at all)It’s okay to let your hair down from time to time.
If you are thinking about what is coming, about the National Holidays, about remote celebrations, about birthdays and about any other reason why you decide to put the drink on, then this is what you should do before, during and after a big night out to limit the damage:
refuel
It’s not just an old wives’ tale eat a well-balanced meal before you start drinking (unlike a bag of chips) it reduces the absorption of alcohol into your system. Drinking on an empty stomach causes blood alcohol levels to rise rapidly. Alcohol is absorbed more slowly from the stomach than from the small intestine where it travels.
have food in the stomach that need to be broken down and digested, slows the rate at which the stomach empties and therefore reduces the amount and speed of absorption of alcohol. Fuel up before you start.
Eat late-night snacks and enjoy a healthy breakfast the next morning will also keep the headache.
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rehydrate
Easier said than done, but drinking water along with your favorite beverage will pay dividends the next day. Alcohol is a diuretic meaning it stimulates the kidneys to produce urine. When you drink too much alcohol, you urinate profusely and you can dehydrate quickly (hence the severe headache in the morning).
As the night progresses, you get thirstier the more dehydrated you are, so you can start drinking faster. Alternating alcoholic beverages with water will help control the amount of alcohol you consumethe speed at which you drink and will reduce the concentration of alcohol in your stomach.
As advice, after an intense night, drink half a liter of water with a pinch of sea salt before going to bed to rehydrate and replace depleted minerals.
Take a power nap
Alcohol disturbs restful sleep, so you’re more likely to wake up feeling dizzy after a heavy night. It also interferes with circadian rhythm and makes you need to urinate more at night.
The best way to beat the sleep thief is to allow yourself to go to bed or go back to bed as soon as possible. If you have something important to do the next day, try taking a nap at lunchtime and go to bed early the next night.
Be careful with the pills
If you wake up with a severe headache, avoid aspirin and ibuprofen; these drugs can irritate an already delicate stomach. If your stomach turns, opt for the soluble paracetamolsince it enters the bloodstream faster.
For a healthier alternative, try the herbal remedy milk thistle. The theory is that it helps the liver process alcohol faster if you drink it before you go out and again the next morning. However, there is no convincing medical evidence to prove this theory.
drink clear drinks
It is advisable to drink light-colored alcohols such as gin or vodkawhich are purified by distillation. When the alcohol ferments, produces potentially toxic chemicals called congenerswhich are more common in dark drinks such as red wine and whiskey.
Avoid carbonated alcohols
The bubbles found in carbonated alcohol, such as champagne and prosecco, they can make you dizzy much faster than still wine. The effects of still and sparkling champagne were compared in the same group of people, and gas drinkers’ blood alcohol level rose significantly fasteras carbon dioxide speeds up the delivery of alcohol to your system.
It is not good to end with a coffee
Ordering a strong cup of coffee after a heavy night seems like an obvious solution, but while caffeine will give you a quick boost, it can also make you even more dehydrated, increase your heart rate and irritate your bowels. This can cause stool soft, nausea Y palpitationsall of which will intensify the hangover. Sip water or herbal tea instead of coffee and your tired body will thank you.
calm your stomach
Alcohol irritates your digestive system and increases acidity levels, which is often what causes nausea. If you feel bad in the morning, opt for simple foods like dry toast or crackers, but avoid cereals, as the fat content of milk can increase nausea.
It is good to accompany the first morning with antacids that will relieve heartburn, while a cup of ginger or chamomile tea can reduce nausea and calm the stomach
Replace lost salts
rehydration sachets, which are often used to treat diarrhea, can speed recovery from hangovers because they contain electrolytes that replace lost fluids faster than plain water. The isotonic sports drinks They can also help replace nutrients lost after a heavy drinking session.
let’s sweat
A brisk walk, jog or cardio session is probably the last thing on your to-do list after of an intense night, but it will be worth it if it is up to the task. Start slowly and gradually increase if you feel good, don’t forget to take a bottle of water to drink.
While you can’t really sweat the alcohol out of your body, getting some exercise will help clear that head and It will give you a feeling of well-being. alcohol too tends to depress mood and the thought-lightening effects of exercise.