The Hangover Deliverance
April 25th, 2007
- Drink alcohol slowly.
- Mix the drink with fruits or flat water. A carbonated drink will hasten alcohol absorption.
- Drink lots of water (or fruit juices at least) in between drinks to prevent dehydration.
- Honey should be drunk before or after drinking so as to replace sugar.
- Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which can help prevent a hangover. Try 6 capsules before drinking.
- Milk thistle, also known as St Mary’s thistle is well known as a liver tonic. It protects the liver against toxins and can help repair damaged liver cells (hepatocytes). 1 to 2 200 mg of milk thistle capsules can help support the liver in processing and clearing of the alcohol from the body.
- Dandelion root is considered food for the liver because it aids metabolism and detoxification.
- Prepare a ginger drink (powder or tea) or chew ginger sweets to treat nausea and vomiting. Sniffing a little peppermint essential oil could also work.
- Celery juice or one tablespoon of honey can help relieve headaches.
- Try rubbing half a fresh lime on the forehead to relieve headaches.
- Thyme tea is also a popular remedy to hasten recovery. It relieves headaches.
- Kuduz is a chinese herb found in the thickets and forests of China, it has a very big root that has been used to reduce alcohol cravings.
- Avoid fatty meat. Excess meat slows down the already overloaded liver.
- Refrain from coffee, the caffeine will only dehydrate the body faster.
- For a soothing concoction : mix 1 teaspoon of lime juice with a pinch of cumin into a cup of grapefruit or orange juice.
- The best way to be delivered? Give up drinking.
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