1 / 8Consuming alcoholic beverages over the weekend has been a thing for quite some time now, especially among working professionals. The "work hard, party harder" mantra applies to all of us and yes, most of us often end up over-indulging in alcohol and wake up with a dreaded hangover the next day, cursing ourselves for having a few hours of fun while spoiling the rest of the day, feeling unwell. (Image: Shutterstock)
2 / 8With the New Year coming up, indulging in alcoholic beverages will become frequent. After a night of partying hard and downing a few extra drinks, many of us experience shaky hands, headache, nausea, acidity and feel lethargic the entire day. Whether you are a regular drinker or indulge occasionally in alcoholic beverages, a hangover can be an unpleasant experience for anyone. (Image: Reuters)
3 / 8The morning-after experience is uncomfortable, and it may need some special attention to ensure you do not feel lethargic, there’s no headache or nausea. Here are a few simple steps that can help you prevent a hangover after a night of indulging in excess alcohol. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 81. Drink on a full stomach: Experts suggest, contrary to the common practice of a late-night meal after drinking to avoid a hangover. It would be more appropriate to have food before you start drinking and enjoying your drink when your stomach is full helps avoid a hangover. When you've eaten some food, alcohol mixes with gastric juices and enzymes and goes through a slow absorption process. In contrast, the body absorbs alcohol faster when consumed on an empty stomach. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 82. Stay hydrated: Dehydration is an important factor that aids hangovers. A hydrated body can process alcohol in a better way. It reduces the chances of inflammation in the stomach or intestine, according to experts. Dehydration may lead to a hangover or even other complications due to the loss of fluids, vitamins and minerals. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 83. Choose low-additive wines, beer, or spirits: The type of alcoholic drink consumed contributes to the severity of the hangover. Instead, opting for beer, wine, or spirits with fewer additives can help reduce chances of a bad hangover. Selecting drinks containing fewer additives minimises the likelihood of consuming compounds that may aggravate hangover symptoms. (Image: Shutterstock)
7 / 84. Avoid Caffeine and savour a detox drink: After indulging in alcohol, if you experience a hangover the next morning, a detox drink can help you get rid of those uncomfortable experiences. You can drink lemon water or ginger tea. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and aids liver detoxification and revitalises your body. Sipping on ginger tea will help in soothing your stomach and will reduce the feeling of nausea. But, it's important to avoid caffeine drinks as it may lead to further dehydration. (Image: Shutterstock)
8 / 85. Drink less, or skip it altogether: If you really care about your body and wish that you not get a hangover at all, the best thing to do is, avoid drinking altogether. (Image: Reuters)
