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Billy <wildbilly@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> In article <g0fqmq$4ij$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Patok <patok@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
> > jimbeaux wrote:
> > > > shaz likd wrote:
> > >> Okay, for many of you out there, you're probably tearing your hair
out
> > >> trying to find the best hangover cure......or at least something
that
> > >> eases the symptoms.
> > >
> > > I found an article online that explains what causes hangovers. It
says
> > >
> > > "Although there is no precise definition, most researchers agree
that
> > > a hangover consists of a spectrum of common symptoms, such as
> > > headache, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, cognitive impairment, and an
> > > overall poor sense of well-being. These symptoms are caused by
> > > alcohol's numerous physiological effects on the body:
> > >
> > [good article snipped]
> >
> > What I found worked for me in the past, (because I don't drink in such
a
> > way as to have hangovers any more) is to have the following, on the
next
> > morning:
> >
> > Strong hot black tea (very strong, to the point where you can't see
the
> > bottom of the cup), sweetened quite generously - to the level of Coke
or
> > even sweeter - with real sweetener - sugar or honey - like three
> > teaspoons per cup. Add to that a large lemon piece (a quarter to 1/3
of
> > a lemon per cup), and have at least two or three cups of the stuff -
> > eating the lemon pieces in the process (rind included). Worked like a
> > charm for me. Stopped the nausea and headache, and restored appetite
for
> > breakfast.
>
> Niacin is a limiting component of alcholdehydrogenase which
> metabolizes ethanol out of your system, and milk thistle, before,
> during, or after, would be helpful.
>
> I haven't tried it but a banana shake, sweetened with honey is
> recommended and sounds good to.
>
<http://holisticonline.com/Herbal-Med/articles/hol_herb-art_bananas-are-n
> ot-just-for-monkeys.htm>
My chiropractor (a fan of micro brews) says hangovers are caused by
Vitamin B-complex depletion and dehydration. Drink lots of water & take
your vitamins. Remember to eat before or while you drink.
Jan
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