Post-party Hangover Plan: Beat the Pain Naturally
While the day-long diet will help you to detox more quickly, you're probably also wondering if it will also get rid of your headache. It will go eventually, but if you need immediate help, you're going to have to use some other methods.
Your natural instinct is probably to reach for the painkillers, but resist. Paracetamol aggravates the liver, so taking it after drinking alcohol is a very bad idea; aspirin may be kinder on the liver but it upsets the stomach and destroys vitamin C, which is something you need in detox.
Instead, you should try one of the following three natural remedies instead: White willow bark. This natural painkiller is the ingredient aspirin is made from, but it doesn't irritate your stomach in the same way, nor does it deplete vitamin C levels. Nux Vom.
This homeopathic remedy treats headaches, nausea and constipation. Breathing exercise. Alcohol decreases the oxygen levels in the body, adding to fatigue and fogged thinking. It is very important that you get more oxygen into your body, as it will help to restore some vitality, so try spending 2 minutes on this simple exercise.
Sit up straight and breathe normally for 30 seconds or so. Now breathe in, expanding rather than contracting your stomach as you do so. Pull the air in so that it fills your lungs, expanding your stomach so that you look pregnant. Hold this position for a second or two, then exhale gently, contracting your lungs and stomach muscles. Repeat the process 5-6 times.
Living the detox life
Simply, don't drink too much alcohol -or at least prepare yourself with the Pre-party Plan next time.