In case you indulge a little too much this evening, LabDoor.com has a few tips to survive the morning after.

MYTHS: How NOT To Treat a Hangover1. Hair of the dogDrinking more alcohol when you have a hangover only works temporarily by raising your BAC (blood alcohol concentration). A hangover will return once BAC begins to drop.2. Simple sugarsGlucose or fructose taken after intoxication produced no change in hangover symptoms in a clinical study.3. Activated charcoalBAC was the same in test subjects after a few drinks whether or not activated charcoal was taken.4. Lots of coffeeAlcohol and caffeine are both diuretics, so lots of coffee just leads to more dehydration, which will make a hangover worse.5. Herbal hangover pillsIn a study of hangover pills with yeast, borage, artichoke, and/or prickly pear extract, no significant hangover benefits were found.6. Fish oilFish oil can decrease inflammatory prostaglandins, the same chemicals implicated in hangover headaches, but it doesn't work overnight. It takes WEEKS to be effective.FACTS: How You SHOULD Treat a HangoverKnow that a "hangover is a bunch of symptoms, not just one," so treat the right thing.1. Headache?Say "yes" to ibuprofen. Taking it before drinking prevents your body from releasing pain-inducing chemicals. Its effectiveness peaks in four hours. A small cup of coffee can also make the ibuprofen even more effective.Say "no" to acetaminophen!When your liver metabolizes alcohol and acetaminophen at the same time, the liver shuttles acetaminophen differently and this can lead to liver damage.2. Stomach upset?Take an antihistamine before drinking to block alcohol's pro-inflammatory effects on your gastrointestinal lining and prevent upset stomach.Antacids: Sodium bicarbonate in many antacids neutralizes gastric acid.Ginger tea or pills: Ginger can lessen nausea and vomiting.Eggs and asparagus: They increase your body's levels of glutathione and alcohol dehydrogenase. Both of these molecules are necessary for breaking down alcohol.3. Get your nutrients!Drink water: One glass between each beverage.Drink electrolyte-rich fluids: Coconut water or sports drinks can help prevent muscle aches, nerve dysfunction and nausea.Complex carbs: Bread, beans or oatmeal can help compensate for low blood sugar levels.Take vitamins.For the full report, visit:

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