We all know that keg parties and frosh week are as much a part of college as midterms and finals.
With all the drinking and late nights you’ll most likely need these hang over cures sometime this year. Here are some quick hangover fixes that you can eat, drink or practice.
-Asparagus
Aparagus before (and after) heavy drinking boosts key enzymes responsible for breaking down alcohol in your system.
-Water
Good ol’ H20 rehydrates your body, which is perfect since alcohol consumption dehydrates you.
-Fresh Greens
Ingest some vitamin B since excessive alcohol has been shown to reduce you B-12 vitamins in the body.
-Sleep
A good night’s rest can provide the energy your body needs to work on metabolizing the liquor.
-Artichokes
Artichokes are said to have “liver renewing” effects on the body
-Wasabi Bath
Here’s how it works: draw a hot bath and infuse the water with the hot wasabi until the two are thoroughly mixed. Then soak while inhaling deeply. The wasabi should permeate the skin, thus introducing nutrients that aid in metabolizing the alcohol in your system.
-Yoga
Yup, even yogis party too hard and have discovered that certain twists and turns help detox your body.
-Fruit Juice
Enzymes like Vitamin C and the natural sugars from fruit juices help a hangover disappear.
-Ginger
Scientists and homeopaths agree that ginger can be a solution for a queasy stomach.
-Massage/Reflexology
Here is one technique to try out at home: gently stimulate the outer edge of the right foot between the middle of the foot and the pinky. This spot supposedly connects to the liver. After a few minutes your liver should be flushed out and you will start feeling better.
-Coffee
This only works if you drink water with each cup. A strong cup of coffee both stimulates and relieves headache pain, all symptoms of a hang over.
-Aromatherapy
Supposedly, inhaling the fresh fumes of certain essential oils such as lavender or peppermint can relieve headaches and even aid digestion.
-Heat Pack/Balm
Great way to treat a headache.
-Fresh Fruit
Great nutrients and natural sugars work together to metabolize the beer.