{"id":842,"date":"2009-12-31T11:20:05","date_gmt":"2009-12-31T11:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/freshliving\/2009\/12\/be-prepared-4-natural-hangover-cures.html"},"modified":"2009-12-31T11:20:05","modified_gmt":"2009-12-31T11:20:05","slug":"be-prepared-4-natural-hangover-cures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/freshliving\/2009\/12\/be-prepared-4-natural-hangover-cures.html","title":{"rendered":"Be Prepared: 4 Natural Hangover Cures"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hangover_dog.jpg\"<\/a><\/span>Tonight is a night where even the freshest among us might overindulge, overimbibe, and just generally overdo.  Personally, ever since I started my elimination diet<\/a> cutting out dairy and fermented products, I find that I can get a hangover from a single dairy-rich dessert or a lone glass of wine.  Bummer.<\/p>\n

But since I plan on having a glass of champagne at midnight tonight, I’m taking on the scout’s motto “Be Prepared.”  Thankfully, our friends at Chicago Healers<\/a> put out this list of 4 simple natural hangover cures that will have us all feeling right as rain tomorrow as we usher in 2010.  Plan ahead, celebrate abundantly, and have a fresh new year!<\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Take Your Vitamins: <\/span><\/b>Vitamin C is an
\nantioxidant that speeds the detoxification of alcohol through our liver and can
\noffset the damage of alcohol to our bodies. Recommended dosage is 500mg before
\nand after drinking and again the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>ALA is A-OK: <\/span><\/b>Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent
\nantioxidant that destroys more “free radicals” and enhances the activity of
\nother antioxidants especially Vitamin C. It increases Glutathione levels in the
\ncells and protects against liver damage from alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Get Your Snack On:<\/span><\/b> Never drink on an empty stomach.
\nA wise choice for a pre-drinking meal would include some fat and complex
\ncarbohydrates such as pasta and vegetables with pesto containing olive oil,
\ncheese and nuts. A meal high in animal protein is likely to remain undigested
\nonce drinking commences and can lead to indigestion and disturbed sleep later.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Water, Water, Water:<\/span><\/b> Proper
\nhydration is critical and nutrients like Vitamin C and potassium are vital for
\nflushing out toxins. A healthy practice is to alternate alcoholic beverages
\nwith a glass of water throughout the evening. This prevents dehydration and
\nslows alcohol consumption while relieving the accompanying thirst that often
\nleads to overdrinking.<\/span><\/p>\n

(image via: http:\/\/www.guzer.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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