treatment for HANGOVERS!

*The best ways to avoid a hangover is to avoid too much alcohol! however, that is little consolation if you are suffering the agonies of a banging head, parched throat, and the constant threat of being sick. if you know you have drunk too much, you can prevent a hangover by drinking at least 5 cups of water before going to bed. this will help to flush out some of the toxins. Softdrinks can also help your throbbing head because they alkalize that acid in the stomach.

REMEDIES

* for some reason, eggs have always been a big feature of hangover cures across all cultures. and, in fact, eggs do contain a certain chemical now known to neutralize the effects of alcohol, so it seems that the old eggnog remedy or fried eggs the morning after may work well after all!

*for an upset stomach or nausea, try grating some fresh ginger root into a mug of boiling water and sipping it slowly. drinking ginger tea will also soothe your stomach, and it tastes delicious, too.

*replenish your lost vitamin C with a glass of fresh orange juice and add a teaspoon of lime juice or a dash of cumin powder to really get you back in gear. Drinking a cup of thyme tea will ease your headache and queasy stomach, more effectively and safely than many over-the-counter pain relievers.

*Peel a whole head of garlic and put it in a pan with 1 1/2 cups of red wine. bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Strain and drink slowly. It is the tannins, not the alcohol, that helps to cure your banging head!