Help for the Hangover Sufferer

Bifidus is the "good bacteria", that detoxifies acetaldehyde, which is a digestive byproduct of alcohol and a major cause of hangovers. Putting one teaspoon of bifidus powder in a glass of water and drinking it before going to bed after drinking is one remedy that many swore by.

The hangover is a physical ailment suffered by the person who overindulges in the antidepressant drug, alcohol.

The physical symptoms of a hangover vary but may include: headache, nausea, intestinal upset, diarrhea, muscle aches, joint aches, fatigue, depression, confusion, inability to function, and weakness.

There are several tried and true prevention techniques that have been passed on through the ages. Here is a listing of some of them:

American Indians would eat 6 raw almonds before drinking to help prevent the pain of the hangover.

Bifidus is the "good bacteria", that detoxifies acetaldehyde, which is a digestive byproduct of alcohol and a major cause of hangovers. Putting one teaspoon of bifidus powder in a glass of water and drinking it before going to bed after drinking is one remedy that many swore by.

It is a popular preventative to eat a hearty meal before going out drinking. Meals that include cheese and starches are particularly helpful in reducing the affects of alcohol.

Africans believe that eating peanut butter before drinking is helpful.

If you drink sports drinks like Gatorade before going to bed (after drinking) the electrolytes in these drinks will help replenish what the kidneys have excreted.

Women should avoid getting drunk just before they are due to menstruate because their estrogen levels are low which makes them prone to getting drunk faster and more nauseated afterwards.

Hangover Remedies Peanuts, and popcorn will do nicely as well as raw veggies, crackers or sandwiches. Alcoholic drinks that are darker in color contain more congeners and will give you bigger headaches. Curing A Hangover

Drink a glass of tomato juice with one lemon added and you will lose the urge to consume alcohol and perhaps drink less.

Drinking water before during and after drinking alcohol is perhaps the best preventative you can partake in.

If you can get up and moving, exercise is a really good way to help your body get rid of all the toxins alcohol builds up and increases the circulation of blood and oxygen to your brain.

Some individuals have found it most helpful to take a probiotic supplement, such as acidophilus, which will help restore the normal flora balance in an upset stomach.

Those suffering from candida, may be more susceptible to the affects of alcohol as candida, also creates alcohol.

It is a good idea to take two Ibuprofen before starting to drink. Take them with a large glass of water. It is important to protect your stomach by taking Pepto Bismo or Mylanta with the Ibuprofen. The following pain relievers are hard on your kidneys and could cause irreversible liver damage (Excedrin, Panadol, and Tylenol).

It is important to monitor your symptoms and to seek medical attention if you experience tremors, blood in your vomit or symptoms linger for more than a few days or signs of dehydration worsen.

Latest News Concerning Hangovers!

11/21/2008
Layaway programs regain popularity locally (The Pantagraph)
BLOOMINGTON -- Go ahead and pick out all of your Christmas gifts now. Pay for them bit by bit, and you’ll have packages to wrap before Dec. 25 -- without the spending hangover in January.

Layaway programs regain popularity locally (The Pantagraph)

11/21/2008
Magnolia defeats Crosby in second-round (The Potpourri)
Perhaps it was playoffs jitters or just a hangover from winning the District Championship for the third season in a row, but the Lady Bulldogs, relatively, got off to a slow start. The team defeated Dellvalle, Nov. 4, in three sets, 25-18, 25-7, 25-12, to get past of the first-round of the playoffs and ran into the same situation against Crosby in the second-round after nearly dropping the first ...

Magnolia defeats Crosby in second-round (The Potpourri)

11/20/2008
What's Cooking (WTVG-TV Toledo)
Toledo City Paper readers voted the Star Diner as the best breakfast for the Sunday morning hangover

What's Cooking (WTVG-TV Toledo)

11/21/2008
Cardiff 'demons' await All Blacks (BBC News)
Wales coach Warren Gatland says New Zealand could be haunted by their World Cup exit the last time they played in Cardiff.

Cardiff 'demons' await All Blacks (BBC News)

11/21/2008
Mortlock on guard for hangover (Central Western Daily)
If you want to stop the Wallabies from beating their chests, you just mention two Test locations - Auckland and Johannesburg.

Mortlock on guard for hangover (Central Western Daily)

11/21/2008
How Dubai's fantasy skyline tumbled to earth (Guardian Unlimited)
Do buy in Dubai ... The grand opening of Dubai's £1bn Atlantis hotel Link to this video The fireworks have fizzled out, 4,000 lobster shells are being scraped into the bins, and Lily Allen's probably reaching for the paracetamol – but, she won't be the only person in Dubai with a hangover today.

How Dubai's fantasy skyline tumbled to earth (Guardian Unlimited)

11/21/2008
How Dubai's fantasy skyline tumbled to earth (Guardian Unlimited)
Do buy in Dubai ... The grand opening of Dubai's £1bn Atlantis hotel Link to this video The fireworks have fizzled out, 4,000 lobster shells are being scraped into the bins, and Lily Allen's probably reaching for the paracetamol – but, she won't be the only person in Dubai with a hangover today.

How Dubai's fantasy skyline tumbled to earth (Guardian Unlimited)

11/21/2008
Layaway programs regain popularity locally (The Pantagraph)
BLOOMINGTON -- Go ahead and pick out all of your Christmas gifts now. Pay for them bit by bit, and you’ll have packages to wrap before Dec. 25 -- without the spending hangover in January.

Layaway programs regain popularity locally (The Pantagraph)