Did you drink too much in the Popular Saints? 7 Ways to Heal Hangover

Lit's a party! Throughout this week (since the celebrations will last until the end of June), anyone who wants to celebrate just participate in one of the many camps that take place in the various districts of the capital. 

If you were one of these people and ended up drinking too much alcohol, then know that there are seven ways to cure a hangover, according to the Harvard University article. 

What causes the hangover?

The causes of hangover are as varied as the symptoms. Alcohol consumption interferes with brain activity during sleep and may lead to sleepless nights. Furthermore, alcohol deregulates the hormones that control our biological clock, also triggering migraines. 

The hangover appears when blood alcohol levels begin to drop. Experts point out that the worst symptoms arise when these levels reach zero. 

7 cures for hangover

1. Fluid intake

Alcohol stimulates urination because it inhibits the release of vasopressin, a hormone that reduces the volume of urine produced by the kidneys. If you experience diarrhoea or vomiting among the symptoms of hangover, you are likely to be dehydrated. While it is difficult to ingest something with nausea and nausea, a small amount of water may make a difference and relieve the hangover.

2. Ingest hydrates

Drinking alcohol may reduce blood sugar levels. Thus, some of the fatigue and headaches you feel can be caused by a brain that works without enough fuel. Eat toast and drink juice to gradually raise sugar levels. 

3. Avoid dark - colored alcoholic beverages

Studies have shown that drinks such as vodka and gin tend to cause hangovers less frequently than dark ones, where whiskey, red wine and tequila are included. 

The main form of alcohol in beverages is ethanol; however, darker beverages contain chemically related compounds, including methanol. The same enzymes process ethanol and methanol, but the metabolites of methanol are especially toxic and may cause a worse hangover.

4. Taking painkillers

Aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs can help with headache and general feeling of malaise. It is not advisable to take paracetamol: if alcohol is still present in your body, it may accentuate the toxic effects of this substance on the liver.

5. Drinking coffee or tea

Caffeine may have no direct effect on hangover, but it helps relieve somnolence. However, it should be remembered that caffeine and alcohol should never be mixed, since caffeine can mix the depressant effects of alcohol, making people feel more alert than they really are.

6. Taking Vitamins from the Complex B and zinc

A study published in The Journal of Clinical Medicine found that people who consumed food and drink with the highest amount of zinc and B vitamins had less intense hangovers.

7. “Drinking to cure hangover”

Some believe that drinking alcohol in a hangover helps to calm the symptoms, since they are due to alcohol withdrawal. However, this practice only perpetuates the cycle. 

How to Prevent Hangover

It is important to mention that hangover affects each person differently. But as it is better to prevent than to fix, they follow some recommendations: 

– Drink slowly and with full stomach; 
– Drink in moderation; 
– Have a glass of water among alcoholic beverages. This will help to consume less alcohol and reduce dehydration caused by alcohol intake.