Drinking alcohol has very renown of effects and hundreds of jokes and stories have been written and heard about them. About the hangover, however, there is not much information. Would you like to learn some?
Among the various effects alcoholic drinks have in your body, there is one that is specially important for your health: Alcohol is a diuretic substance, that is, it makes your body lose liquids.
If you remember the fact your body is more than half made of water, you will understand how important is to replace the liquids you have lost during your consumption of alcohol. The lack of liquids is what causes the awful hangover, it is a symptom of dehydration; so here, some tips to avoid it:
+ Don't drink too much, because your body will have to process it.
+ Don't drink too fast, because your body cannot speed up its processing.
+ Drink extra water (at least a litre) if you know you are having some drinks later.
+ Avoid mixing spicy meals with alcohol, it is not a good idea to combine dehydration with irritation in your stomach.
+ Drink at least a litre of water after drinking, before going to bed.
+ Obey your body, you know the warnings when you have been drinking too much.
+ And, please, don't drive after drinking.
You will be fine.
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