CURES HANGOVER

OK, so there is no ‘cure’, but there are a few things that make you feel better

If you drank one too many Jaeger bombs last night, chances are you feel rubbish. Not so awful if it’s the weekend, but bad news if you have uni or work the next day. Here are some top tips to bring you back to life quicker:

Rehydrate

Alcohol is a diuretic, which basically means it’s something that makes you pee more. If you lose more water than you replace, you become dehydrated (hence the banging headache). When you get in from your night out, drink a pint of water before going to bed. (Top marks for those who drink water between drinks on a night out!) If it’s all too late and the hangover has arrived, drink loads of water now to quicken rehydration.

Go Bananas

Because you pee more, you lose potassium, a mineral and electrolyte that plays a significant role in metabolism, water and chemical balance in the body, and a whole lot of other important stuff. Bananas have this in abundance, so reach for the fruit bowl to replace what you’ve lost.

ARE YOU SAFE TO DRIVE?

A heavy night could mean that you’re still over the legal limit to drive the next morning. Don’t risk it. Use a single- use breathalyser if you’re not sure.

COFFEE & PARACETAMOL

This is likely to be the hangover cure of choice for most, and there’s a good reason it’s been around forever. A caffeine burst will give you a much-needed energy boost and the paracetamol will ease a headache. Remember that this is only a temporary fix – if you want to feel good again, you need to replenish what you’ve lost: namely, water and potassium.

Eat Well

The thought of food may turn your stomach, but it’s really important to eat good, well-balanced meals to avoid feeling flaky. Soup is a great way of replacing lost water.