Word of warning on milk thistle; it can make you feel bulletproof! If you take it regularly it can kind of reduce the effects of alcohol and make you think you’re fine.
For the moring after, I can highly recommend a Christmas Berry from Quiznos.
While making sure you don’t drink on an empty stomach is good advice, the safe-drinking people say it doesn’t speed up the rate at which you absorb alcohol.
Hey Liam, to be exact; eating and having food in your stomach will slow down the entrance of alcohol into your bloodstream by preventing it from entering your small intestine which absorbs alcohol faster than the stomach. This is my excuse for late night pizza anyway.
Just heard an ad on the radio that says that no matter the cure, it takes ages for your body to process the alcohol, so I guess the “drink less” one is the best option (although not easy when you are out with friends until late). I find that eating will definitively help as alcohol on an empty stomach makes me feel dizzy after just one glass. And I drink a pint or two of water just before bed. The next day, bland food like bread and pasta are gentle on the stomach.
Actually, the best cure ever is to have young children…. The thought of having to wake up at 7am and watch Pepa Pig or play rolly polly is enough to make you go teetotal
I really do think that putting in contact lenses (if you wear them!), having a lovely hot shower and a good cup of tea is a great cure for a hangover! I always feel way better after those three things.
im a great believer in the food on the way home and salty breakfast the next day. getting enough sleep is awesome, but failing that regular coffee and sugar will just about see you through. and a prepaid ticket for the bus. (though you’ll priobably have a year’s worth of commuting change after the night before)
Swimming in the Irish Sea definitely cures a hangover. If you don’t have the energy or wherewithal to make it to a swimming spot a cold shower does serious wonders all round. No joke, it’s totally worth it, releases all sorts of lovely seratonin.
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 10:49 am
Word of warning on milk thistle; it can make you feel bulletproof! If you take it regularly it can kind of reduce the effects of alcohol and make you think you’re fine.
For the moring after, I can highly recommend a Christmas Berry from Quiznos.
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 11:13 am
What’s in the Christmas berry?
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 11:14 am
Alka Selzer for the morning after.
While making sure you don’t drink on an empty stomach is good advice, the safe-drinking people say it doesn’t speed up the rate at which you absorb alcohol.
Where can I get milk-thistle btw?
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 11:36 am
Christmas berry is turkey, ham, mustard, mayo, stuffing, cheese, salady things, toasted and extra onion for me. All for €3.29.
Burp.
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hey Liam, to be exact; eating and having food in your stomach will slow down the entrance of alcohol into your bloodstream by preventing it from entering your small intestine which absorbs alcohol faster than the stomach. This is my excuse for late night pizza anyway.
You can buy Milk Thistle in health food stores.
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Just heard an ad on the radio that says that no matter the cure, it takes ages for your body to process the alcohol, so I guess the “drink less” one is the best option (although not easy when you are out with friends until late). I find that eating will definitively help as alcohol on an empty stomach makes me feel dizzy after just one glass. And I drink a pint or two of water just before bed. The next day, bland food like bread and pasta are gentle on the stomach.
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Actually, the best cure ever is to have young children…. The thought of having to wake up at 7am and watch Pepa Pig or play rolly polly is enough to make you go teetotal
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 4:26 pm
I really do think that putting in contact lenses (if you wear them!), having a lovely hot shower and a good cup of tea is a great cure for a hangover! I always feel way better after those three things.
My brother swears by tangle twisters ice pops!!!!
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Ice cream does the trick alright..the sugar buzz I’d say.
Why the contact lenses? I don’t wear them so is there something I should know!!??
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 5:09 pm
im a great believer in the food on the way home and salty breakfast the next day. getting enough sleep is awesome, but failing that regular coffee and sugar will just about see you through. and a prepaid ticket for the bus. (though you’ll priobably have a year’s worth of commuting change after the night before)
Tuesday 15 December, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Swimming in the Irish Sea definitely cures a hangover. If you don’t have the energy or wherewithal to make it to a swimming spot a cold shower does serious wonders all round. No joke, it’s totally worth it, releases all sorts of lovely seratonin.