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ALCOHOL HANGOVER

An alcohol hangover involves two or more of the following symptoms: headache, nausea, diarrhea, lack of appetite, shakiness, feeling tired and an overall feeling of being unwell.

There are numerous changes in the balance of hormones, neurotransmitters and other biological substances in the body. This neurobiological imbalance leads to rapid heart rate and increased work load on the heart which is responsible for increased cardiac mortality. There is a diffuse slowing of the brain waves after all alcohol has cleared the body. Neuromuscular performance is also impaired long after alcohol is undetectable in blood.

Women may not be just imagining that they don't hold their liquor as well as their male drinking partners. A new study finds hangovers are more likely to hit women than men, even after controlling for differences in the amount of alcohol consumed by each sex.

Common causes :

  • Excess alcohol intake.
  • Increased physical activity while drinking.
  • Poor health.
  • General weakness

Prevention of Hangover :

  • Avoid drinking on empty stomach.
  • Do not mix different types of drinks.
  • Take more food before and during drinking.
  • Drink plenty of water before going to sleep.
  • Do not drink while using any treatment.

What to do when you have a Hangover :

  • Do not drink more in order to reverse the hangover.
  • Drink plenty of water or other fluids but avoid orange or grapefruit juice.
  • Eat light, nutritious food and stay away from greasy, fatty foods.
  • Livgood, an herbal remedy has been clinically tried & demonstrated to decrease the symptoms of a hangover.
  • Don't drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery after drinking.

Herbs that are useful in Hangover:

Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri) :

The herb stimulates the liver cells and is useful in any type liver and spleen disorders. It can be used in jaundice and enlargement of liver.

This leave is also very useful in Alcohol hangover. The leaf should be administered with black salt and ginger for treatment of such disorders.

It is well known for its diuretic, analgesic, stomachic, antispasmodic, febrifugal, and cell protective properties. Phyllanthus may help decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus found in the blood stream.

Ghritkumari (Aleo vera):

Used in Jaundice due to viral hepatitis. The herb stimulates the liver and is useful in liver and spleen disorders. It can be used in jaundice and enlargement of liver. The pulp of one leaf should be administered with black salt and ginger every morning in the treatment of such disorders.

Kakmachi (Solanum nigrum):

Used in Viral Hepatitis. It is most effective for liver disorders such as chronic enlargement of the liver and associated symptoms, eg. haemoptesis (blood from the mouth, mucoid stools, and other skin manifestations). The juice of the plant can be taken for this. 
   




Lifestyle

  • Religiously do all kinds of exercises: walking, swimming, and cycling.
  • Think positive.
  • Go for sauna baths, steam baths and regular massages.
  • Go for Panchakarma. 
  • Drink plenty of water. 
  • Eat light food. 

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