{"id":35266,"date":"2017-12-30T09:15:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-30T14:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=35266"},"modified":"2021-09-22T06:11:32","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T10:11:32","slug":"hangover-cure-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/hangover-cure-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Quick Hangover Cures to Save You After A Few Too Many"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The pounding headache, bloodshot eyes, achy muscles, heartburn\u2026 There\u2019s no ignoring it: You\u2019ve got a hangover. All of those tips to \u201cstay away from sugary drinks<\/a>,\u201d \u201ceat a substantial dinner\u201d and \u201cdrink water after every cocktail\u201d were for naught. Boozing crimes have been committed and you #wokeuplikethis. Now what? You\u2019ve probably got to tackle a to-do list<\/a> longer than Santa\u2019s\u2026or perhaps you have to dash to the office through North Pole-like weather.<\/p>\n

Never fear! You don\u2019t need to let one night of revelry derail the rest of your week. In anticipation of this booze-filled season<\/a>, we present expert hangover cures for alleviating those pesky symptoms, especially if you forgot to take preventative measures the night before.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>The Ultimate Way to Cure Your Hangover<\/a><\/p>\n

5 Horrific Hangover Scenarios, and How to Power Through<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. You’ve got six hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic ahead of you.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

That happy hour with friends was a little too happy. You meant to chase every glass of wine<\/a> with a pitcher of H2O, but the jolly sprit somehow steered you off course. Now you\u2019ve got to hop in the car to spend the holidays with your family.<\/p>\n

Hangover Rx:<\/strong> \u201cWhen you wake up in the morning, have 16 ounces of water,\u201d recommends Jim White<\/a>, RDN, ACSM-HFS, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spokesperson. Sports drinks and coconut water<\/a>, which is lower in sugar, can also redeem electrolytes lost while drinking, says White. He suggests downing an additional eight to 16 ounces every hour throughout the day. (So, bank on some bathroom breaks!) Portable snacks are good to have on hand, too, says Jessica Crandall, RDN, Denver Wellness & Nutrition<\/a> Director. Pack a banana, protein bar or some nutty granola, since they\u2019re rich in potassium and sodium, two nutrients that get depleted from the body when you urinate while drinking.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a011 Healthy Homemade Protein Bar Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe old \u2018hair of the dog\u2019 is pretty much just a myth.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2.\u00a0You\u2019re attending yet another get-together later today.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s hangover o\u2019clock, and also time for you to meet friends for brunch. You figure that some mimosas<\/a> or Bloody Marys will help blunt your headache and curb last night\u2019s damage.<\/p>\n

Hangover Rx:<\/strong> \u201cThe old \u2018hair of the dog\u2019 is pretty much just a myth,\u201d says White. \u201cYou\u2019re drinking and you\u2019re numbing but as soon as that wears off, you\u2019re going to feel worse.\u201d Instead, he recommends ordering a full breakfast. Eggs, he says, are a good source of cysteine, an amino acid that helps the liver break down alcohol faster. Save pancakes<\/a> for another time and head straight for the menu\u2019s omelet section. Bonus points for adding non-starchy greens<\/a> like kale, spinach or peppers, which is a great way to sneak in a serving of vegetables at the beginning of the day.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0How to Avoid a Hangover: Your 24-Hour Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n

3. You tried to self-medicate, and nothing\u2019s quite cutting it.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your alarm clock goes off and you\u2019re desperate for some energy. On your commute to work, you buy all of the over-the-counter \u201changover pills\u201d in sight at the pharmacy and a large coffee to jumpstart your brain<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hangover Rx:<\/strong> \u201cI have personally tried [over-the-counter hangover pills] and there\u2019s not a lot of science behind them,\u201d says Crandall. She notes that lots of brands have excessive amounts of vitamins that won\u2019t be helpful. Instead, Crandall advises seeking out protein, complex carbohydrates (a rich source of B vitamins<\/a>) and potassium-rich foods like banana or melon. Since coffee can irritate the gut, she suggests opting for herbal tea instead. If you can\u2019t function without a jolt of liquid energy, go for black teas over green or fruit teas since the latter\u00a0doesn’t have any natural caffeine.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0You\u2019ve committed to fitness (and don\u2019t want to eat a class cancellation fee).<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u201cSometimes elevating the heart rate will cause additional pounding in your head.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There\u2019s no way you\u2019d let a hangover get in the way of your workout<\/a>. But as soon as you lace up your sneakers, your forehead starts to sweat with fear just thinking about AMRAP burpees<\/a> or the eight-mile run you had planned.<\/p>\n

Hangover Rx:<\/strong> While exercise sounds like the ultimate hangover cure with the endorphin rush, Crandall and White say it\u2019s smarter to avoid strenuous, high-intensity programs if you\u2019re feeling out of sorts<\/a> after a night out. \u201cSometimes elevating the heart rate will cause additional pounding in your head,\u201d says Crandall. But she says that getting some fresh air may help you feel better. White and Crandall agree that low-intensity workouts are ideal. \u201cI would go with yoga, light weight training or some elliptical,\u201d he says. And don\u2019t forget to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate<\/a>!<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>Have a Hangover? Here’s How to Survive Your Workout<\/a><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0You\u2019ve got to hit the shops.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You knocked back some eggnog<\/a> and everything<\/em> else in sight \u2014 and that\u2019s why you\u2019re feeling like a Santa-sized sack of coal is weighing you down this morning. Your stomach is churning yet you\u2019ve got holiday errands to run, gifts to wrap and cookies to bake<\/a>! What\u2019s a modern-day elf to do?<\/p>\n

Hangover Rx:<\/strong> Skip the ginger ale in favor of a sip with fewer empty calories \u2014 and real<\/em> ginger, which has been shown to settle gastrointestinal distress<\/a>, says White. \u201cI would recommend ginger tea first thing in the morning as a great way to ward off an upset stomach,\u201d says White. Since most ginger ales have high-fructose corn syrup<\/a> and not a substantial amount of actual ginger. What’s a better hangover cure? It\u2019s best to stick with tea if you\u2019re trying to cope with feelings of nausea.<\/p>\n

Originally published December 2014. Updated December 2017.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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