Tips To Recover From Hangover Faster

Alcohol is inevitable in most celebrations. It is a common tradition to have alcohol beverages during parties specially us men. Often, we drink to much and then, we suffer from headache accompanied by ill feeling. It's commonly called as hangover . As a heavy alcohol drinker years ago, it takes me to recover up to 48 hours. That is two days. Well, after studying Anatomy and Physiology, I thought that there are ways to speed up my recovery.

1. Drink a lot of water. Because alcohol is a diuretic (it promotes urination), hydrate your body with water to replace those lost fluids and speed up body metabolism. Water aids in elimination of toxins  and enhances cell repair against harmful effects of alcohol.

2. Eat. Your first meal is preferably carbohydrates such as hot noodle soup for an invigorating effect (avoid instant noodles). Noodles are good energy source and may help clear congestion (when it's hot) caused by cigarette smoke.

3. Take antioxidant supplements. The good choices are Glutathione and Vitamin C. Glutathione is a very potent antioxidant. They call it Master Antioxidant. It protects your cells against the damaging effects of alcohol and enhances mood as well. Glutathione is said to be more potent when taken with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Limit your Vitamin C intake at 500mg only to avoid possible side effect like diarrhea. There is available alkaline form of Vitamin C called Sodium Ascorbate which you can take as much as you want. Take Glutathione with Vitamin C three times a day for 2 days.

4. Take analgesic. Ibuprofen, paracetamol or both to relieve you from headache and body pains. Pain is an undesirable feeling that makes you irritable which can lead to poor work performance or productivity. So, the best choice is take a pain reliever immediately.

5. Rest. It is advisable but only when it is necessary. It should not be an excuse to get absent from work. Though rest helps you recover and revitalise your body, think about your reports, presentations, and deadlines if there are any.

6. Choose the food you eat. Look for citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables and tuna or salmon. These are rich in nutrients that help detoxify your body. Try also to make pineapple juice with lemon grass, watermelon and mango fruit shake, or apple and banana fruit shake. These are my favorites.

Tip: Allow 7 days to pass before you attempt to drink again. Drink moderately and responsively.