Hangovers... is there really a cure?

I find myself very hungover and willing to do anything possible to feel better... except trying hair of the dog that is! So after researching possible cures I thought I would document them all here for anyone else that may be hungover.

  1. Many people feel that sleep is a cure, however I find it hard when you have a splitting headache and can feel your pulse in your forehead!
  2. One essential thing you MUST do which I do ignore most of the time is to drink plenty of water. By drinking you help aid your hangover since most of the time we are just extremely dehydrated.
  3. Orange juice is another popular suggestion but if your favourite drink is a Screwdriver, as it is mine that option would not be possible since the thought of drinking more orange juice makes you feel green!
  4. Greasy food! Normally junk food is not healthy or good for you but when you are hungover the grease seems to help. I know it makes no sense but it truly does help. I just have to get to that point where the thought of food no longer repulses me.
  5. I did come across a rather weird Irish cure and since I'm in Dublin I feel I have no choice but to share this one. They tell you to bury the patient up to the neck in moist river sand which I will have to try sometime. Problem is getting to a river!
  6. A friend of mine back in Malta swears by Alka Seltzer, it did seem to work for him but I find the fizzy bubbles upset my stomach more than ease it!
  7. Drinking a litre of water before you fall asleep is another great remedy, unfortunately I always forget to do this before falling asleep.

I guess this list could go on forever and at the end of the day we all have our own little remedies that are tailored made for us and work!

So to all you hungover peeps, my condolences and I hope these remedies help ease your horrible morning after!

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