St. Patrick’s Day is the celebration of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick and on of the most celebrated holidays in the world. The parades and parties draw millions of people together to celebrate Irish heritage.
As one of the top “drinking days” in the country, St. Patty’s Day ranks right up there with Mardi Gras and New Year’s Eve as a great reason to get together and imbibe with your friends and family, but what about the next day?
If you have a little too much fun (not to mention green beer), you could be wishing that you’d skip the whole deal, but with some of these tried and true hangover remedies, you’ll be back to your pre-party self in no time.
Get More Sleep
The phrase “sleeping it off” exists for a reason, as
sleep has been proven to be one of the best ways to get over a hangover. Alcohol may cause you to fall asleep quickly, but it also disrupts your REM sleep patterns, which cuts down on the quality of your sack time.
Napping in a comfortable and supportive bed for an hour or two the day after over imbibing can help you to restore yourself and get you back on the road to feeling better.
Replace Depleted Electrolytes
Alcohol is a diuretic and prevents your kidneys from reabsorbing water, causing urination to go into overdrive. Every time urination occurs, electrolytes are flushed out of your body, leaving you feeling deprived of nutrients and just plain icky.
Drinking Gatorade or any other beverage infused with electrolytes after waking up the morning after a night of celebrating can help you to replenish, refresh, and keep hangover symptoms at bay.
Drink Plenty of Water
Take hydration to the next level by adding water to your replenishment routine. For the best result, be sure to drink water that is room temperature instead of icy, which increases its ability to be absorbed by the body.
If you can’t stomach the thought of water without the chill, you can eat water-rich vegetables and fruits such as iceberg lettuce, celery, cucumbers, or watermelon.
Grab a Vitamin Boost
The right cocktail of vitamins can be a huge boost to your hangover cure. Vitamins B1, B6, and C are known for their antioxidant powers and the ability to help with not feeling your best.
Magnesium is all known to relax muscles and is a helpful addition to any hangover cure cocktail.
Eat the Right Stuff
The shakiness, headaches, and dehydration that comes with a hangover can be difficult to handle, and eating may be the last thing on your mind, but indulging in the right types of food can be extremely helpful in getting you to feel better.
Some of the best hangover curing foods and beverages include:
-Avocado: This superfood is chock full of vitamins, fiber, and heart-healthy fats
-Ginger Tea: Provides relief from nausea and even anti-inflammatory elements
-Dried Apricots: Great source of natural sugar and energy-boosting potassium
-Eggs: Eaten with the yolk, eggs provide a boost of calcium and vitamins B12 and D
