In light of yesterday being St. Patrick’s Day, and today being St. Hangover’s day, I thought I would post some hangover remedies. Here we go.

1.) Water…..Lots of water


Funny as it sounds, drinking alcohol actually dehydrates you. Take beer: It’s mostly water, but the alcohol in it blocks hormones in your kidneys that normally would keep you from racing to the bathroom all night. With each beer (or dreaded shot), you effectively lose more water than you take in. As your body dries out, bad things happen, including those searing headaches. Drinking water the next morning helps, but it’s best to interrupt your bender with a few glasses along the way

2.) Sports Drinks


You not only lose water when you booze, you also dump electrolytes. These salts and other minerals keep your body functioning properly. Sports drinks like Gatorade help replenish these reserves.

3.) OTC Pain Relievers


Everyone has a favorite, be it aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen. These pain relievers can stave off hangover headaches, but they can also do a number on your liver when mixed with alcohol–especially those with acetaminophen such as Tylenol and Excedrin, which throws in a dash of caffeine for an extra perk. Use judiciously.

4.) Vitamins B6 and B12


Lower levels of vitamins B6 and B12 can intensify a hangover, says Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale Prevention Research Center. Alcohol inhibits absorption of these compounds. Supplements taken the next day can speed your recovery–but don’t take them all the time, he warns, as excessive amounts have been linked to long-term nerve damage.

5.)Berocca


Veteran booze-hounds in the U.K. and Australia tout this Bayer-branded multivitamin–not available in the U.S.–as a powerful hangover antidote. (Bayer doesn’t exactly market the product that way.) The tablets include vitamins B and C, magnesium, zinc and assorted sugars and salts that your cocktailing robbed you of the night before.

6.) Prickly Pear


You won’t find water in the desert, but you will find another hangover cure. A recent study by researchers at Tulane University found that extract from prickly pears–a species of cacti–ameliorates a few hangover symptoms such as nausea, dry mouth and loss of appetite. Check out Perfect Equation and other vitamin companies for supplements. Note: Prickly pear extract doesn’t work on headaches, so you might still need to reach for the aspirin.

7.) Tripe Soup


Here’s a good one, if you can stomach it. Folks down in Mexico swear by tripe soup, made from the lining of a cow’s stomach and spiced with chile, garlic and other seasonings. Don’t look for hard science here: More than likely, the sting of the spices provides a welcome distraction.

8.) Haejangguk


In English, this Korean dish literally means “soup for the stomach.” Street vendors in Korea sell it out of carts, usually on weekend mornings. The ingredients vary, but cow bones and cow’s blood are mainstays, along with a collection of spices that would make most Westerners scream. But better a stinging tongue than a throbbing temple.

9.) Rosiglitazone


Know any diabetics? They may have a bottle of this stuff hanging around. Rosiglitazone eases hangover symptoms by boosting glucose levels. But don’t count on this prescription drug coming to market as a hangover cure anytime soon. In general, diabetics should avoid alcohol. (Obviously, consult a doctor before you try this remedy.)

10.) Hair Of The Dog


Legend has it that a morning nip can keep a hangover at bay. But far be it for us to put you on a slippery slope to dependency. Our suggestion: a plate of greasy eggs and bacon.

THIS ARTICLE WAS TAKEN FROM FORBES.COM AT http://www.forbes.com/2006/12/12/gatorade-excedrin-tylenol-ent-hr-cx_mf_1212hangover_slide_11.html?thisSpeed=undefined