Fighting Hangover

Irina Gusakova

A hangover is a severe retribution awaiting anyone who has exceeded the alcohol limit at a party or during barbecues in nature. Reproaching yourself is a waste of time. It is much more important to put yourself in order. How to deal with a hangover safely for health - told psychiatrist-narcologist Tatyana Karpova.

It is important to keep track of how much and what you drink. If you drink glass after glass without snacking, then you are guaranteed a hangover. However, it is important not only the amount of alcohol consumed, but also the accompanying food. So if you want to hit a hangover before it hurts you, then choose the right menu. Do not combine fatty meats, sweets and fruits along with alcohol. And be sure to drink alcohol with water. The golden ratio is 1 to 2. This way you will reduce the possibility of a hangover.

Do you feel that tomorrow you will become a victim of a hangover? You can still get away from it. It is enough to try to artificially induce vomiting. To do this, press on the root of the tongue with your fingers. An unpleasant, but effective procedure will cleanse the body and help you feel lighter.

The best way to restore water balance is to drink plenty of water. Herbal teas, broth, mineral water will also help. Healing mineral water restores the functioning of the kidneys, relieves swelling of tissues, and replenishes the reserves of salts and minerals in the body.

Be sure to try to sleep and gain strength. Very often, a hangover interferes with normal sleep with a deep phase of sleep. Moreover, alcohol and its consequences can provoke insomnia. Therefore, sound sleep is the best friend in the fight against a hangover.

Also try to take a bath or shower after a hangover. It will invigorate you and help remove toxins from the body. Take vitamin C. It strengthens the immune system, binds toxins and helps to remove them from the body without any problems. To do this, it is advisable to drink water with lemon and lime juice, as well as herbal teas with a slice of lemon.

Hungry? Try not to immediately lean on fatty and sweet foods. The best products of your table will be broth with lean meat. Oatmeal is also a good snack. Oatmeal in milk envelops the walls of the stomach and has a rather positive effect on the digestive tract. Fibre, which is part of the cereal, helps to remove toxins from the body.

Can't get over a hangover on your own? In this case, it is better to call a medical team. They will put droppers and help get out of a difficult condition. Hangover after stormy gatherings is a bad idea. Most likely, you will become ill: nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea are provided to you. Also, don't drink coffee. It will not remove the hangover syndrome, but it will provide abdominal pain.

- Pravda.ru