The
merriment and indulgence of last night has now given into that
nauseous, dry, aching headache feeling in the morning. (Now
how many glasses was that last night?)
Face
it, youve got that dreaded hangover and there is unfortunately
not much you can do about it. Everyone has their own secret
tricks in preventing hangovers, from bartenders to your best
friends. But what remedies really work?
Typical
symptoms of a hangover include a dry mouth, headache, restless,
nausea, and vomiting. We believe hangovers are a result of a
number of factors: too much alcohol resulting in not enough
fluids and foods, the removal of a chemical depressant on your
nervous system, and too much interrupted sleep.
What
you can do to prevent a hangover
Obviously
the best advice is not over imbibing in the first place. (Wow,
great advice, doc!). Abstinence and moderation in drinking alcohol
is key, but for those of us who are not willing to do that,
there are some important things you can do to prevent a hangover:
Its
important to realize however, that if these symptoms continue
to linger, you may be having more than just a mild hangover. Nausea,
and restlessness leading to tremors are warning signs of alcohol
withdrawal, and medical attention should be sought immediately.
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