I am not sure about having juices or fruits, as i have seen many people take these with drinks to get a high faster, coz of the sugar contents. I remember on my friends birthday, one of my other friend had so much sweet stuff, that he was one amongst the early birds to crash on the couch.
So, Cheers. . .
8 remedies for a rapid recovery
Like many worldwide, you've probably been celebrating the holidays with spirit—and spirits. If the drinks have been flowing fast and furious, you may be left feeling more than a little green around the gills in the morning. But it won't take a miracle to get you through the day.
So what’s the quickest road to recovery? The first step may be to realize what’s going on inside your body.
Why hangovers happen
Typically, it takes the average 150-pound man’s body about an hour to metabolize one ounce of alcohol, the equivalent of one bottle of beer, glass of wine, or standard shot of hard liquor. According to the Bayer Aspirin Company, hangovers can result from an average of just 3.2 drinks.
Because different alcoholic drinks also have different congeners (the natural byproduct of fermentation), combining these various impurities can result in particularly severe hangover symptoms – the higher the congener content, the greater the hangover. Gin and vodka contain the fewest congeners, while bourbon, red wine, brandy, whiskey and tequila claim the most.
Additionally, the carbonation in beer actually speeds up the absorption of alcohol. Therefore, consuming beer after liquor gives the body even less time than usual to process the resulting acetaldehyde, a resulting toxin that the latest research suggests may be responsible for the worst of your hangover symptoms.
8 ways to feel better faster
In P.T. Elliott’s drinking lore book, 100 Proof, celebrities swear by their own special brand of hangover cures. For instance, Frank Sinatra claimed gin and cream to be “just the ticket” for the morning after, while Roger “the other Bond” Moore devoured ice cream. Alice Cooper eased his unwelcome nightmares with a mixture of tuna fish, pistachio ice cream and milk.
But if the very idea of any of these star-studded remedies send you running for the hills (or the bathroom), here are eight more palatable alternatives to aid in speedy hangover recovery.
Water: Replenishing the body's water supply after a night of drinking not only combats dehydration, but also helps to dilute leftover toxins in the stomach. Adding sugar or honey helps balance blood sugar levels and carbonated mineral water may help soothe an upset stomach. Non-caffeinated sports drinks can help to achieve the same effect and replenish electrolytes as well. Note: The dirty little secret to most of the purported "miracle” hangover cures may, in fact, merely be the amount of water ingested when taking them.
Juice: The fructose, or fruit sugar, in juice naturally increases the body's energy. Studies have shown that it also speeds the rate at which the body rids itself of lingering alcohol-related toxins. Fruit juice is also high in vitamins and nutrients that were depleted the night before because of alcohol's diuretic effect.
Fruit: Eat plenty of fresh fruit to cleanse and rehydrate your system. Bananas, kiwis, apples, melons or citrus fruits are all excellent choices to provide lost electrolytes and potassium.
Eggs: Not only do they provide first-rate protein, zinc and B vitamins for added energy, but eggs are easily digestible and contain large amounts of cysteine, the amino acid that breaks down acetaldehyde.
Vitamins: While multi-vitamin supplements are always helpful, two in particular – B-complex and C vitamins – are touted to help relieve hangovers. B vitamins help to combat stress, including physical stress from overexposure to methanol (found in red wine and cognac) and sulfites (a preservative). B1 or Thiamin also helps maintain normal nervous system, heart and muscle function and is believed to reduce feelings of lethargy and depression, while increasing appetite and alertness. Vitamin C is a superb antioxidant and helps minimize tissue damage and hangover discomfort.
Pain-relievers: Yes, a hangover's just not a hangover without a hammering headache. Aspirin and ibuprofen are great for relieving a throbbing head and reducing inflammation of tissues, but avoid acetaminophen (found in Tylenol and other pain relievers), which may cause severe liver damage when taken after drinking.
Milk Thistle: A commonly prescribed herb for people with liver problems, milk thistle helps the liver function properly, by aiding in alcohol processing and eliminating lingering toxins more efficiently.
Hair of the dog: It's a legendary, if not controversial, hangover remedy: a small morning-after drink to bring your blood-alcohol level back up. Salvatore Calabrese, Britain’s legendary bartender and author of How to Cure a Hangover, has meticulously studied and poured antidotes for every type of hangover during his 30-plus years in the business. It all began with Calabrese’s own first hangover, when his mother whipped up a curious concoction of egg yolk, chili, lemon juice and sweet marsala wine (known as “Rosa’s Magical Cure” in his book), which aided him in a faster recovery. "It's important to know just what sort of dog you are referring to," he says. "Is it a little Chihuahua, which you needn't worry about too much, or a huge Great Dane?"
But contrary to popular belief, Calabrese notes that it’s often not just the alcohol that helps. For instance, Bloody Marys owe much of their renowned “healing” properties to the tomato juice’s vitamin C and potassium – not merely the vodka.
But be warned, any hair-of-the-dog relief gained is only temporary. Your body will still have to work hard to break down the newly added toxins too.
Of course, the only complete cure for a hangover is time. But the above remedies, combined with a little rest and TLC, can go a long way to help speed up the often painful recuperative process
PLAY SAFE AFTER DRINKS - know ur limits
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