Thursday, December 24, 2009

Hangover cures

If you've ever experienced a hangover you'll know that it completely drains you out of energy and turns your world upside down. Here is a handy list of hangover cures and home remedies to get you cured and on your feet in as little time as possible.

Many younger people go back to the pub and just top up on a few more drinks. This just postpones your hangover for a while and is not the best way to get cured.

Drink as much water as you can to avoid a hangover in the first place. So drink about 200ml of water for every 30ml of alcohol you drink. Most people do not follow this good old rule that helps in preventing a hangover. Once you reach home after tanking up on a few drinks just drink lots of water before you go to bed. If you don't want to drink water, even sports drinks work. This rehydration strategy may make you visit the toilet several times at night but it is ultimately worth it.

Greasy food is a great way to combat a hangover. So the next time you get one just order a huge helping of fries or anything greasy enough. It is a good idea to eat some food before, during and immediately after drinking. Although food doesn't really absorb alcohol, it increases metabolism, speeds up alcohol absorption, and generally hastens the processing of alcohol within your body.

Going back to bed helps your body recover faster from a hangover. At the same time, lying in bed all day long is not a great idea either. First wake up and have something to eat and drink, freshen up and then go back to bed if you have to.

The next best thing is to go easy on the number of drinks the next time you drink. Don't give in to peer pressure to have that one last drink. You should know when you have had enough. Also avoid mixing your drinks. Combining beer, shots and every type of alcohol is never a good idea.

Although you may not feel like exercising, it is one of the best ways to get the alcohol out of your system quickly. It speeds up your metabolism and processes the alcohol faster. Even a simple walk works. Bananas are a good antidote for a hangover. They contain fructose, potassium and natural antacids that can help calm the blood vessels that cause hangover headaches.

Hemorrhoids Home Remedy

A hemorrhoids home remedy is the perfect solution for those people that are suffering with the condition and yet are too embarrassed or have not enough time to visit a health centre. Usually hemorrhoids or piles is not a serious illness though it may often by the symptom of an underlying condition.

The number of home remedies that is used to treat hemorrhoids is vast. If you visit a herbal health specialist they will first diagnose the actual cause of the condition before prescribing specific herbs.

It is possible that you can get hold of the herbs to treat yourself. The following methods have been used successfully for hundreds of years -

Ginger: Used as a home remedy for various ailments, ginger is known to produce a positive reaction in people suffering from piles. You should take half a teaspoon of ground ginger twice a day for at least two weeks. Ginger is known to have anti inflammatory properties as well as having a calming and soothing effect in the colon and intestine.

Sesame Seeds: These seeds are known to be extremely beneficial to health. To prepare them it is best to add the seeds to water and boil them up, then after twenty minutes mash the seeds in to a paste. The resulting paste can be applied externally to the hemorrhoids to relieve the swelling. Sesame seeds can be an excellent source of vitamins and fibre, which are essential for digestion. Also they contain small amounts of copper which has an excellent anti inflammatory effect.

Radish: This wonderful plant can be taken orally or applied locally to bring relief from the pain of piles. Radish can help to aid digestion and the smooth running of the digestive system. Also it has astringent properties so it can be used to reduce swelling in the effected tissue.