For many people, January 1st means a hangover. Luckily, there’s a trick to making it pass faster, according to a doctor. We tell you everything!
This Monday January 1, 2024 marks the start of a new year! The opportunity to make good resolutions, such as getting back into sport or cutting down on alcohol. And for this, nothing better than Dry January to get started. And if the evening of December 31 was drunk, the hangover the next day can be an additional source of motivation. Indeed, the happy symptoms that accompany the aftermath of a night out can make us stave off the urge to drink for a long time. But how can you make a hangover go away faster?
As a reminder, a hangover causes fatigue, headaches, nausea, dizziness and sometimes even vomiting. But how to explain them? “Alcohol isethanol and it is detoxified in the liver in several toxic substances, notably acetaldehyde which is responsible for some of the symptoms”, explains cardiologist Louis Bendayan on his TikTok account. But the symptoms of a hangover are mainly linked to the dehydration.
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Hangover: the importance of hydrating
“The main reason for hangovers is dehydration,” explains the doctor. Before specifying that “to transform a glass of alcohol, the liver will use three glasses of water, and this function takes priority over all other liver functions.” So the best way to deal with a hangover is to to drink a lot of water. Which can be really difficult if you have nausea. And yet, it is the only solution.
“Detox herbal teas, lemon teas, banana smoothies, or peppermint essential oils do not or never work better than drinking water,” explains the doctor in his TikTok video. You know what you have to do today!
Passionate about women’s news, Agathe has been deciphering the latest trends for aufeminin since 2022. Her favorite areas? Psychology, nutrition and well-being advice, without forgetting the tips…