Hangover cures

[fingal]

I know not everyone drinks, but I got stuck in the snow yesterday and the pub looked so warm and inviting I went inside for a couple of jars. A couple turned into three, and I got talking to someone. Then I lost count after about 5 ... or was it six? Yes, I know.

So I have a hangover. Not a bad one really, but enough to slow me down for a few hours. The obvious thing is to go back to bed. Not drinking is a good idea, but not likely to happen.

Do you have a favourite hangover cure? Raw eggs? Cocoa? Mine is a sports drink and plenty of food.

[Javasnob]

I'm in a similar situation this morning...I've heard that bananas and other potassium-rich foods are the best.

[Thrillhouse]

A greasy hamburger and a milkshake are my favorite techniques for battling a hangover. There's something about the grease in the hamburger and the thickness of the milkshake that coats the lining of your stomach so at least you won't feel sick. Of course, that won't do anything for the pounding in your head but in my experience, only time will make that go away.

[MikeTbob]

Try staying hydrated while drinking.
Drink a glass of water of two during the alchohol splurge.

[techieMoe]

I hate to state the obvious, but why not try NOT drinking? If you must, do it in moderation and you won't get a hangover.

If neither of those options is palatable, drink Japanese sake. It doesn't take much to get a buzz (it's about 30 proof on average, with higher proofs available) and it doesn't cause hangovers.

[carlosponti]

i always when i knew i was going to get a hangover would take an ibuprofen with a large glass of water before going to sleep. it seemed to keep many a hangover away.

[fingal]

I hate to state the obvious, but why not try NOT drinking? If you must, do it in moderation and you won't get a hangover.

Yes true. I get carried away sometimes. Luckily the stuff I drink is quite weak (ale) so it's not a complete killer. It just tends to dehydrate me and - I've noticed - add to my belly.

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If neither of those options is palatable, drink Japanese sake. It doesn't take much to get a buzz (it's about 30 proof on average, with higher proofs available) and it doesn't cause hangovers.

Hai Moe- San! They might look at me funny if I ask for that in The Ivy Bush ... I think I know where I might get some though.

[smolloy]

Hai Moe- San! They might look at me funny if I ask for that in The Ivy Bush ... I think I know where I might get some though.

Yeah, I can imagine getting a few strange looks if I tried ordering sake in my local

I try to prevent the hangover in the first place by drinking some water after every couple of beers. Also, I've noticed that the severity of my hangovers changes depending on what country I'm in -- boozing on German or Irish beer means almost no hangover, but getting drunk in the US or Japan always ends up killing me.

Sticking to a good single-malt all night can help as well

The next morning, if I'm capable of getting out of bed then it's as much greasy food, coffee, and coke as I can get my hands on!!

[fingal]

Yeah, I can imagine getting a few strange looks if I tried ordering sake in my local

That's for sure! If you're ever in Birmingham, pop round and we'll try it ... I bet not everyone will be stuck for words.

[smolloy]

That's for sure! If you're ever in Birmingham, pop round and we'll try it ... I bet not everyone will be stuck for words.

Sake in the Ivy Bush in Brum with fingal. I'll have to remember that. I assume that's a true likeness of yourself in your avatar?