10 Hangover Cures You Didn't Know Existed

The party was legendary, the laughter flowed as freely as the drinks... and now, the morning after has dawned with the ferocity of a thousand tiny goblins tap-dancing on your brain. That throbbing head, the churning stomach, the desperate craving for a time machine – it's the universal misery of the hangover. We've all been there, swearing off alcohol forever, while desperately chugging water and popping painkillers. But what if the conventional wisdom misses a trick? What if the cure isn't just about rehydration and regret? For those who believe life's too short for wasted mornings, prepare to be enlightened. We've scoured the globe, dug through ancient wisdom, and consulted with modern science to bring you a revolutionary guide: 10 Hangover Cures You Never Knew Existed. Your future self will thank you.

1. A Dirty Lemon Drink

This drink looks just asdirty as the name suggests, but, it works wonders for curing a hangover. Preparing the drink is no big deal; simply combine lemon juice, water, dandelion extract, ginger and the main ingredient activated charcoal mixed together and the drink is ready. Activated charcoal is made from coconut, coal or wood and is mainly used in detox drinks. The alkaline nature of activated charcoal enables it to absorb the poison (alcohol) and preventing it from getting into the stomach. Lemon activates and boosts the liver function which enables it to filter out the alcohol from the body. Ginger helps in neutralizing and soothing an upset stomach. Dandelion is an excellent source of antioxidants; it stimulates the liver and helps in curing the effects of excess alcohol.

2. Honey

Honey is a good source of antioxidants which help in neutralizing the toxins created by alcohol. Honey also metabolizes the alcohol due to the presence of natural fructose. The fructose enables the body to break down alcohol into harmless by-products. This can prevent having to deal with a hangover-induced headache. In the morning, when the hangover is at its peak, spread honey on a slice of toast, this will aid in digesting the alcohol due to the high amounts of potassium and sodium. Another option is to drizzle it over fruits and yogurt as this will reduce the impact of the hangover as well. A third option is to stir honey in a glass of warm water as this provides the body with a little sugar that balances the sudden change in blood sugar levels due to alcohol consumption.