Is your hangover cure making things WORSE?
| Published date | 15 December 2020 |
| Publication title | Daily Record, The / Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) |
This can lead to diarrhoea, nausea and palpitations - all of which will intensify your hangover.
It's far better to stick to water - although some swear by flat lemonade or squash. Fresh ginger tea is also good for nausea. If you're really dehydrated, try rehydration sachets to replace lost minerals and salt.
Energy drinks Don't be tempted to hydrate with sports drinks as they are often high in sugar. Some brands contain as much as 45g - or 9 tsp - of sugar per 500ml can, which will cause your blood sugar levels to soar and crash, especially if you haven't eaten.
Even the sugar-free varieties are loaded with high amounts of caffeine and other stimulants that can leave you feeling jittery (and cause diarrhoea).
The hair of the dog While some people claim drinking more alcohol eases their symptoms, this will simply top up your bloodalcohol level, so extending the time you have alcohol on board -you'll still get a bad hangover when the alcohol wears off again.
Meanwhile, routine hair-of-the-dog drinking can lead to increased tolerance alcohol and drinking more each time.
If you've had a heavy drinking session, hangover or not, you should wait at 48 hours before drinking any more alcohol to give your body time recover from the abuse.
Attempting sweat it out No amount of exercise reduce the effects of a hangover - it's more...
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