Hangover prevention and cure myths

Many have sworn by some hangover cures but some are considered mere myths.

Doctors say that drinking more alcohol to fix a hangover is merely prolonging the inevitable

Prevention and myths:

Myth: More alcohol stops hangovers

Doctors say that drinking more alcohol to fix a hangover is merely prolonging the inevitable. Alcohol causes a numbing affect but does not solve the issue.

Myth: Eat lots of greasy food

The food you eat after a night of excessive drinking does not necessarily solve a hangover. Eating meals before drinking is a better option.

Cure: Drink water

Water helps you rehydrate. Alcohol dehydrates the body which leads to hangover symptoms like headaches.

Prevention: Eat well before drinking

Food helps slow the speed of alcohol absorption. This means that if you have eaten well before drinking, hangover pain may lessen the next day.

Prevention: Limit alcohol intake

Try your best to pace yourself at parties. Try not to drink more than one drink within an hour and accompany drinks with a glass of water.

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