If you've ever experienced a hangover you'll know that it completely drains you out of energy and turns your world upside down.
Here is a handy list of hangover cures and home remedies to get you cured and on your feet in as little time as possible.
Many younger people go back to the pub and just top up on a few more drinks.
This just postpones your hangover for a while and is not the best way to get cured.
Drink as much water as you can to avoid a hangover in the first place.
So drink about 200ml of water for every 30ml of alcohol you drink.
Most people do not follow this good old rule that helps in preventing a hangover.
Once you reach home after tanking up on a few drinks just drink lots of water before you go to bed.
If you don't want to drink water, even sports drinks work.
This rehydration strategy may make you visit the toilet several times at night but it is ultimately worth it.
Greasy food is a great way to combat a hangover.
So the next time you get one just order a huge helping of fries or anything greasy enough.
It is a good idea to eat some food before, during and immediately after drinking.
Although food doesn't really absorb alcohol, it increases metabolism, speeds up alcohol absorption, and generally hastens the processing of alcohol within your body.
Going back to bed helps your body recover faster from a hangover.
At the same time, lying in bed all day long is not a great idea either.
First wake up and have something to eat and drink, freshen up and then go back to bed if you have to.
The next best thing is to go easy on the number of drinks the next time you drink.
Don't give in to peer pressure to have that one last drink.
You should know when you have had enough.
Also avoid mixing your drinks.
Combining beer, shots and every type of alcohol is never a good idea.
Although you may not feel like exercising, it is one of the best ways to get the alcohol out of your system quickly.
It speeds up your metabolism and processes the alcohol faster.
Even a simple walk works.
Bananas are a good antidote for a hangover.
They contain fructose, potassium and natural antacids that can help calm the blood vessels that cause hangover headaches.