by Rituparna Roy Deshpande

 Drinking orange-based drinks is helpful in curing a hangover as they give your body some much-needed nutrients in the form of vitamins.

1. Gulp down water: H2O is a must. Too much of alcohol will leave you dehydrated. The best way to treat a party hangover is to gulp down water, and lots of it. Add a twist of lime to it as it helps in stabilising blood sugar levels.

2. Drink coffee: If you like coffee, then this is the best time to gulp down a cuppa espresso. It’s important though to have your coffee sans the milk, as coffee with milk can aggravate the situation and cause acidity. Studies show that coffee not only relieves the feeling of fatigue from a hangover, but also fights the toxins produced from alcohol.

3. Eat breakfast: You could also cure a hangover with a protein and carbohydrate-rich breakfast the next morning. Choose eggs as yolks contain a very high quantity of cysteine, which breaks down acetaldehyde, one of the culprits behind a hangover. So get cracking (the eggs we mean), already!

4. Sip on fruity drinks: If the hangover is making you throw up, then try sipping on a fruity mocktail or a plain fruit juice. Drinking orange-based drinks is helpful in curing a hangover as they give your body some much-needed nutrients in the form of vitamins.

5. Pop a pill: A feeling of nausea or headache is the most common symptom of a party hangover. Most of the time popping a Paracetamol lessens it. If you feel uncomfortable in the tummy, then taking an antacid may also help battle the condition.

6. Take a shower: Last but not the least, head for a shower! Taking a soothing shower will not only freshen, but also awaken your senses. A cold shower will wake you up, and a hot shower will relax your body and mind. You could also alternate between the two if you want!

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