No matter where you look online and in lifestyle magazines right now, you will find a multitude of 'cures' offered for the inevitable New Year's hangover. Unfortunately, not all 'cures' actually do anything or anything good for you. Of course there is the obvious way to avoid a hangover = by drinking lightly or not at all. But not all of us will do that when it comes to celebrating the ringing in of the New Year.
If you do end up drinking too much, the resulting effects can vary from person to person but generally you have a headache, body ache and a queasy stomach.
Some people swear by eating a greasy breakfast the next day or for myself, eating one before going out (crazy I know). Others stick to something light and easy to digest the next day. I suggest some honey toast or some instant oatmeal as your body needs some carbs right away and your queasy stomach may not be able to handle anything more difficult to digest. Of course, let's give our livers a break and stay away from anything high in fat.
Taking a multi-vitamin to replace some of the lost nutrients from your overindulgence is a good idea. So is drinking plenty of water or even something like gatorade which replaces lost electrolytes. Ensure or Boost or other meal replacement drink is an option but avoid the caffeine based sports drinks. You are dehydrated already so having a diuretic is not a good idea.
The old remedy of Alka-seltzer is a good one for some but for others the addition of other ingredients in it may upset the stomach even further.
Ultimately the best cure is bed rest and lots of it. If you can get away with sleeping the day away and maybe indulging in a bit of personal time with a partner, I highly recommend it.
Soothing the Savage Belly
If you are needing a pick me up and something to sooth the overindulged belly, here are a few teas you may want to have on hand.
Chamomile for a calming aid to digestion.
Ginger tea to help you digest a large meal and to help with taming a rebellious stomach.
Anise tea for some indigestion difficulties.
Peppermint tea to soothe and help with digestion.
Cheers and Bon Nuit!
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