SHARES
1. Water
Drinking excessive alcohol is known to cause severe dehydration and severe headache the next morning. Before you go to bed, it is advisable to drink few cups of water. The next time you go out to have some alcohol, order a glass of water for each cup of beer.
2. Good sleep
It is going to be very difficult to fall asleep after a night full of downing alcohol. But a good night’s sleep is very important to let your body recover from the severe partying last night.
3. Fizzy drinks
Some people find that lemon and lime pop help to process alcohol out of your body quicker for a speedy recovery. It helps to reduce the duration of the hangover. Majority still prefers fizzy water with a squeeze of lemon.
4. Pu’er tea
Pu’er tea is a fermented dark tea originated from China. It has been known as a hangover remedy in Chinese culture.
5. Congee
Famous rice porridge is the best cure for hangover among Asians. Congee is given to those who are feeling unwell or suffered from drinking too much last night. Rice porridge can be hydrating and satisfy your appetite.
6. Ginseng tea
The mildly bitter roots are believed to calm the body by removing excess yang or hot positive energy from the body. It is very useful in alcohol hangover, as the herb can generate fluids and cure hangover dehydration.
7. Coconut water
Do not confuse with the coconut milk, coconut water is the water inside unripened coconuts. Indians will commonly use coconut water as a hangover cure as it is full of nutrients and potassium, and a totally natural and refreshing way to cure dehydration.
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