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Sure Fire Cures for Hangovers

Getting rid of a hangover is no easy task. Over the years, people have come up with strange and unusual methods for alleviating the headache, nausea and fatigue that can come after a night of heavy drinking. However, most health experts agree that hangovers can only be cured with some basic self-care tactics, not a magic pill or cure-all supplement.

  1. Eat Something

    • Eating might be the last thing that seems appealing after waking up with a hangover, but food can be a good way to absorb the alcohol still left in the body after a night of drinking. Eggs, in particular, have been touted as a good hangover food. Eggs contain cysteine, which might help the liver breakdown toxins from the alcohol. If food makes the nausea worse, try eating a very small portion of something easily digestible like fruit or whole grain bread.

    Drink Fluids

    • It's common knowledge that drinking dehydrates the body. It's a good idea to drink one glass of water for every alcoholic drink consumed, but a hangover also requires plenty of liquids. Since the body loses minerals and salts from processing alcohol, drink a bottle of a sports drink or electrolyte-enhanced water to help replenish and hydrate cells. Herbal tea, such as peppermint or ginger, can also help soothe an upset stomach and ease symptoms of nausea.

    Epsom Salt Bath

    • An Epsom salt bath is an easy and effective way to reduce the symptoms of a hangover, especially headaches. Epsom salt helps relax swollen blood vessels and can draw toxins out of the skin. Empty a few cups of Epsom salt into a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes. This hangover remedy can also have a soothing effect on bloating or pressure in the head.

    Sleep

    • When all else fails, sleep is one of the best ways to cure a hangover. In fact, time and rest can completely alleviate hangover symptoms. If possible, put off work or chores until your symptoms are gone. Apply a cold compress to the head and turn off cell phones and TVs for a few hours. Straining to get things done instead of resting usually only makes a hangover worse.

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