While nothing ushers in the New Year like a festive glass of bubbly, it’s also true that nothing hurts quite like the morning after. Here are some suggestions on preparing and restoring your body after you’ve had a few too many…
Plan ahead
The typical hangover feeling occurs because your body experiences a low level of toxicity after consuming alcohol. The main product of alcohol metabolism is acetaldehyde, which is responsible for causing free radical damage throughout the body. Fortunately, research has shown that antioxidants like vitamins C and E and the amino acid cysteine can help work against these free radicals.
For people who want to be proactive in their approach to avoiding hangovers, try Source Naturals Hangover Formula. This supplement is full of free radical fighting–antioxidants as well as Chinese and western herbs that help reduce alcohol’s negative effects on the body. I have tried this and it really does help to lessen the hangover pain!
Ease symptoms
The first rule for any miserable morning after is to turn to the tap. Drink plenty of water to combat dehydration and, while you’re at it, add a vitamin-mineral packet like Emergen-C. This formula helps to rehydrate quicker and add electrolytes.
To lessen headaches and other pain, try Rainbow Light’s Pain-Eze, a combination of herbs, vitamins and minerals formulated to relieve all types of pain. Aromatherapy works really well for headaches. Aroma MD’s Body Soother blend can help. For alcohol-related nausea, she suggests a homeopathic remedy like Nux Vomica.
Support recovery
While you may not feel the damaging effects of too much alcohol on the liver, it’s still important to support its detoxifying abilities. Take a good B-complex vitamin. B vitamins have a lot to do with how the liver gets toxins out of the bloodstream.” Since alcohol consumption disrupts the absorption of B vitamins, it’s important to replace these nutrients.
Milk Thistle is a powerful liver-helping herb. Take this any time you’ve had too much to drink since you’re asking your liver to work hard. You can also take Milk Thistle ahead of time to prepare your body.
