Q: Whenever I drink, even if it's just a few drinks, I always have the worst hangovers. What causes hangovers?
A: Besides the tornado of tequila you used to celebrate your new raise? Hangovers happen when fluid shifts across the blood brain barrier with toxins included in the alcohol. Darker drinks have more of these toxins, which is why vodka and gin cause these symptoms less frequently. Combat hangover symptoms by drinking water to help excrete the toxins and reduce brain irritation. Aspirin (if you don't have ulcers) taken with a large glass of water can be helpful. Let me repeat—it should be taken with lots of water. Caffeine and fruits and veggies may be helpful since the caffeine counterbalances the depressant effect of alcohol on the brain, but do not use a knife to cut the fruit and veggies up. |
