You have already sorted your new year attire, booked a lounge and are in the mood for a crazy new year party night at home. However, there is one tiny detail you also need to take care of --a massive hangover.
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It's a familiar feeling... waves of nausea, a heavy head, sickness, raging thirst, over sensitivity to light and noise. You may or may not remember what you did last night, but you will remember how horrid you felt the next morning.
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That's the thing about hangovers, they're equally painful each time and only get worse with age.
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So, to avoid spending the 1st day of 2021 lousy in bed, we've listed quick tips and recipes to help you ring in the New Year with a smile on your face.
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Hair of the Dog: This is probably the most controversial yet exciting of all hangover cures. This theory suggests that a hangover is actually the symptom of very, very small amounts of methanol. So you should have another drink so that the ethanol displaces the methanol making you feel better. In simpler words, if you're hungover, just have another drink!
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Go Bananas: It's common knowledge that bananas help restore the body's potassium levels and eggs provide protein that quickly helps to replenish the body with vitamin B. It's the easiest way to tackle a hangover.
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Stock up the fluids: Drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up. Keep sipping water throughout the day to flush out the toxins and hydrate your body. You can also drink plenty of juices, coconut water and soups. To make sure that you drink enough water throughout the day, fill up a water bottle and keep it with you.
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Pop a Painkiller: This is perhaps the quickest way to ease a throbbing head. It is believed that the anti-inflammatory properties of painkillers react against the compounds of alcohol to offer relief. Also, instead of waiting till the morning after you could try and pop the painkiller 4 hours after drinking.
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Eat at regular intervals: It is important to eat a protein and carb-loaded breakfast to kickstart your day, your body needs it now, more than ever. If your stomach is still churning we suggest sticking to water-based fruits, crackers and soups.
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