Ailments and Situations - Hangover |
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Description The morning hangover, dreaded by all, is caused by a high level of toxins in the body. The liver needs to overwork itself to try to eliminate the body of these poisons.
Symptoms and Signs:Symptoms vary but are essentially categorized by mental confusion, headaches, thirst, weakness, trembling, and irritability. The stomach will feel nauseous as the high intake of alcohol will have irritated the stomach lining. It will take time for the body to cleanse itself so be patient and relax.
Causes: Hangovers occur in the morning and are caused by an excess intake of alcohol the night before. Hangovers are drug withdrawals and as the blood alcohol level drops, the brain is affected and craves more alcohol. Dehydration and low blood sugar levels are responsible for many of the symptoms and thus it is important to drink plenty of water and eat a light meal before drinking. Avoid mixing several different drinks and avoid alcoholic intake on an empty stomach.
What to Expect: You will feel weak, nauseas, irritable, and tired. A headache or migraine headache often develops as well.
Remedies
Foods Whole grains and nutritional yeast are recommended. These foods will provide B vitamins that help calm the body. Drink plenty of mineral water before going to bed to avoid dehydration.
Herbs Gentian will help soothe and normalize an upset stomach. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1/2 teaspoon of root and infuse for 15 minutes. Drink 1 cup before each meal. Ginger will help relieve nausea and also helps soothe the stomach. Prepare a decoction of 3 to 4 teaspoons of fresh or dried root boiled with 4 cups of water for 10 minutes. Take 3 times daily or whenever needed. Peppermint will also help soothe and normalize an upset stomach. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons dried herb to one cup boiling water. Drink 3 times daily or whenever needed. Agrimony, Centaury, Feverfew, and Wormwood all help to relieve migraine headaches often associated with a hangover.
Lifestyle If possible, avoid drink binging.
Minerals Magnesium will eliminate the shakiness and tension related with deficiencies of this mineral. Take 250 to 500mg daily.
Vitamins Vitamin B Complex helps calm the nerves, strengthen the nervous system and reduces toxic effects of alcohol. Take 50mg twice daily Vitamin C's antioxidant properties help reduce the effects of alcohol toxification. Take 2,000 to 5,000mg daily. Start at the lower dosage and increase up to bowel tolerance.
Actions and Remedy Listings
See also Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Headache, Migraine
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