Hangover
Synopsis of Hangover
A hangover is the collection of physical and mental symptoms that occur after consuming excessive alcohol, typically peaking as blood alcohol levels return to zero. Symptoms vary in intensity based on amount consumed, hydration status, genetics, nutritional state, and sleep quality. Hangovers generally last from a few hours to over a day.
Common symptoms include:
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Headache
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Nausea or vomiting
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Fatigue or weakness
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Dizziness or lightheadedness
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Sensitivity to light and sound
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Muscle aches
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Dehydration and dry mouth
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Mood changes, such as irritability or anxiety
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Poor concentration
Underlying causes of hangovers include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, acetaldehyde buildup (a toxic alcohol byproduct), gut inflammation, blood sugar fluctuations, and oxidative stress. Dark liquors like whiskey or red wine tend to cause worse hangovers due to higher congener content.
When to see a doctor:
If symptoms include confusion, persistent vomiting, seizures, or difficulty waking, seek immediate medical help—these may indicate alcohol poisoning, not a typical hangover.
Natural remedies for Hangover
Rehydrate Thoroughly: Drink water or electrolyte-rich fluids (like coconut water or broths).
Eat a Nutritious Meal: Bland foods like toast, bananas, or eggs can help stabilize blood sugar and replenish nutrients.
Sleep: The most effective natural remedy for allowing the body to recover.
Ginger Tea or Peppermint: Soothe nausea and settle the stomach.
Avoid More Alcohol (“Hair of the Dog”): May delay recovery and worsen dehydration.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Hangover
activated charcoal
green chiretta
apple
blackberry
bovine
rice
turmeric
dandelion
ethanol
ginseng
l-ornithine
lemon
licorice root
mannitol
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
milk
milk thistle
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pear
pineapple
quail egg
reishi mushroom
silicon
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
juniper berries
morinda
fulvic acid
peach
algae
Alcohol
Astragalus
Ammonia
Acetic acid
Animal Tissue
American Basil
Aliphatic alcohol
Achyranthes
Activated Charcoal
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Activated Charcoal
Apple Acid (unspecified)
Adsorbant
Bentonite
Baker's Yeast
Botanical Blend
Blackthorn
Brandy
Bicarbonate
Beef liver
Blend (Vitamin)
Bitter Grass
Butter
Brine
Beet Molasses
Birch (unspecified)
Baking powder
Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Buttermilk
Bicarbonate (mixed)
Bicarbonate (unspecified)
Brewer's Yeast
Borassus Palm
Bovine (not specified)
Beef liver
Balsam pear
Camellia sinensis
Chlorophyllin
Cactus
Cinquefoil
Castor
Coconut Water
coconut oil
Ceylon Ginger
Citrus Unspecified
Cysteine
Cystine
Cola
Chinese Goldthread
citrus spp.
Dihydromyricetin
Fragrant Angelica
Flat-stem milk-vetch
Fruit acid (mixed)
Genseng (not specified)
Glycerol
GTCP
Gooseberry
Galanga
Glucuronolactone
Horsemint
Irish Moss
Indian Gooseberry
Lime
L-Cysteine
L-Ornithine
Luo Han Guo
Lactobacillus (unspepcified)
Mum
Malt (unspecitied)
mineral (unspecified)
Malt (Barley)
Mandarin
Magnesium ascorbate
Molluscs
Mushroom (unspecified)
Mother of Pearl
milk
Maple (unspecified)
Methylmethionine sulfonium
Natural flavor(s)
Prepared Aconite Tuber
Phosphate ascorbate
Prickly Pear Cactus
Pineapple
Porcine (unspecified)
Prickly Pear Leaf
Pearl
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Rhemannia
Royal Jelly
Siler
Sugar cane
Sete sangrias
Sweet Orange
Salt (sea)
Succinic acid
Smilax
Salt (Himalayan)
Sea Salt
salt (unspecified)
San-Qi Ginseng
Sage
Sugarcane
Schisandra
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vinegar
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate)
Vitamin B5 (mixed)
Vitamin C (not specified)
Vinegar
Vitamin C (ascorbic palmitate)
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B6 (unspecified)
Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin C
White Pear
White Sorghum syrup
Wine
Wine (unspecified)
Zedoary
