#HealthBytes: Five simple home treatments to cure hangovers
Weekends often involve partying, and of course, for some people, plenty of alcohol too. However, now that the weekend is over, it is high time to get back on track and deal with that awful hangover. Hangovers can be frustratingly bad, given the annoying hotchpotch of nausea, headache, stomach ache, and lethargy that comes with them. Here are five home remedies that can help.
Water (lots and lots)
One of the major reasons for hangover is alcohol-induced dehydration. That's why it is recommended to take a glass or two of water in between those pints and shots, and also the next morning if you wake up with a hangover. However, water alone can't help if it's a particularly bad hangover, so you can always give other home remedies a try.
Honey is a foolproof way to get over hangovers
The Royal Society of Chemistry labels honey as an ideal way of dealing with hangovers, not for nothing. Rich in potassium, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, and antibacterial properties, honey makes for a foolproof way of getting over mild to severe hangovers. Gulp down some raw honey, or spread over your morning toast. One can also make a refreshingly good lemon-honey-water syrup to get relief.
Ginger is a time-tested cure for hangover
A time-tested cure for seasickness and nausea, ginger is yet another miracle remedy to help reduce hangover symptoms. In addition, ginger is also good for improving digestion, thus relieving you of stomach ache and feelings of uneasiness. So, make yourself some ginger tea. Or cut a few slices out of ginger root, add in boiling water, and drink so as to feel better.
Good old bananas to the rescue
A crazy party night with no dearth of alcohol, and obviously, frequent trips to the bathroom can drain your body of its potassium content. That's why bananas make for a great cure for getting over hangovers, as they are rich in potassium, and help restore your potassium levels. And the best part is that there's no effort involved. Just peel one and eat away!
Refreshing coconut water can help too
Alcohol intake makes you lose essential electrolytes by way of urination, thus depleting your energy, and giving way to hangovers. That's exactly when coconut water can come handy as it contains five major electrolytes found in our body viz. potassium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorous, and calcium, and is great for re-hydration. Also, unlike most energy/sport drinks, it is considerably low in sugar.
