Drinking, the very mention of it brings out mixed reactions among people. But there’s no denying it, drinking is as much a way or life as it is a ‘form’ of life itself. Some of us grow up swearing against the very touch of it, others guzzle it down as if it were water while others indulge in it as a social activity to entice a new account or keep the merriment of the gathering.
Personally, I think a little dabble in a glass or two for occasions are fine and in fact a welcome, but like everything good thing, too much turns bad and when you’re talking about drinks, bad equals a regretful experience and a painful reminder of it in the morning, yes I’m talking about hangovers.
Now there really isn’t any ‘fixed’ amount on how much you need to drink before you suffer from a hangover because it’s all about alcohol tolerance and that’s unique to each individual. But as it’s now nearing Christmas and the New Year – both occasions known for merriment with booze for boost, I thought it would be appropriate to share some lesser cared for information – how to cure hangovers naturally. Obviously the best solution is still avoid from drinking yourself silly but sometimes when the obvious can’t be avoided, the next best thing to do is simply to know how to deal with the situation and not wallow over spilt milk.
So without further ado, ladies and gentleman, before you pick up that glass of wine/champagne/whiskey/ scotch/beer/lager/egg nog/etc this festive season, make sure you’ve got your bed ready to catch your knock out fall and the following in your kitchen to wake up to:
Fresh ginger
Pounded fresh ginger root boiled in hot water will cure your twisting tummy and rid that nasty lingering taste in your mouth
Thyme with honey
It’s really amazing with a brew of thyme with some a dollop of honey to sweeten can do for a hangover. I can’t exactly explain how it works but a tea of thyme and honey will flush the effects of the alcohol out of your body.
Evening Primrose Oil
I guess because alcohol takes most of its toll out on the liver, it only makes sense that a cure targets ‘healing’ or helping the liver recover its function. Evening Primrose Oil does just that by reducing stomach and liver discomfort.
Willow Bark
If you’re into natural cures and you love your drinks, then surely you know about nature’s aspirin. Just a mix of it with water (even cold is fine) and you can kiss that horrible heavy head good bye.
Peppermint
A hot tea of peppermint is another ideal drink to sooth the stomach and help your digestive system get back on track.
Fennel
A spicy tea made of fennel with help restore your liver function. It’s sharp taste will wake you up and give a soothing feeling all the way from your throat down to your stomach. Not to mention it will get rid of nasty after alcohol breath.
Cheers to nature and bottoms up!
