The expression " hangover " is very well known and widespread, yet many people don't know how to understand it!
It affects a large number of us regardless of our age and remains, for many, mysterious and uncontrollable!
Alas, yes! We've all woken up once with that cursed headache where the music of the night before still echoes! Thirst, stomach aches, fatigue, vomiting are all words that define this state! So what can we do?
What are some readily available remedies found in our kitchens? You'll discover that there are solutions right in front of you without any effort!
- Honey/lemon tea
Alcohol is one of the causes of heartburn and/or acid reflux. One effective and very simple home remedy is honey and lemon tea. Lemon has digestive and anti-emetic properties, while honey helps raise blood glucose levels.
Drinking tea to hydrate yourself is the best way to combat stomach acidity! Fruit juices like orange or tomato are rich in vitamin C, but they can contribute to stomach acidity and stomach aches. Go ahead! If it's really your guilty pleasure, you can have a glass! But no more!
- Ginger
If you're not a big fan of theine, ginger is a very good alternative!
Also known as a "superfood", it is full of qualities; strong antioxidant power, anti-inflammatory properties, relieves digestive disorders and is an excellent source of manganese, a very important player in metabolic processes!
Fry the chopped ginger in a saucepan, add some lemon zest, top it up with water, and that's it! This little magic potion will get you back on your feet!
- The banana
It's the most consumed exotic fruit in France, so why deprive yourself? Easy to eat and inexpensive, bananas will help replenish your potassium reserves, essential for the proper functioning of your body, and prevent nausea!
- The eggs
A staple food that helps eliminate toxins from the body, rich in cysteine and amino acids.
- Baking soda
Bicarbonate has an antacid property that neutralizes excess stomach acid caused by alcohol. It can be dissolved in a glass of water or tea twice a day.
- Essential oils
Peppermint is known to soothe migraines. So why miss out? Apply a drop to your temples and forehead and massage gently in circular motions.
If you prefer a systemic action, place a drop of lemon essential oil on a piece of water droplet or in a teaspoon, to help the liver cleanse itself.
- The seeds
Yes, it's very trendy right now, seeds are very useful to help the liver get rid of alcohol: you can consume them according to your preferences, on the menu; caraway seeds, fennel or cardamom seeds.
- Coal marries
Silymarin is the active ingredient in the plant, but it's not just a single molecule; it's a complex of three flavonoids. It acts on the hepatobiliary system at multiple levels. It stimulates the elimination of toxins, promotes the regeneration of liver cells, and possesses powerful antioxidant properties.
- Complex carbohydrates
Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia. To combat these cravings, it's best to consume complex carbohydrates (rye bread, muesli, etc.) which will prevent you from eating just anything!
A good idea might present itself… take fifteen minutes and head to your usual pharmacy, or the one near your work. Hydratis offers you the opportunity to revitalize your health and hydrate yourself while providing the essential trace elements to help you survive that dreaded hangover !
Warning: excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health.
