Hangovers (causes and remedies)

Causes of hangovers.

ADH (Anti Diuretic Hormone) production is reduced (Water loss, dehydration)
Congeners (Byproducts of fermentation) are formed, toxins
Headache is due to drying out effect on brain tissue toxins in drink
Insulin production stimulated, reduced blood glucose = Drowsiness, Faintness, Trembling. Hunger
Tiredness is due to less restfull sleep low blood sugar
Because body's cells are dehydrated, acid-base metabolism is altered
Alcohol upsets bodys metabolism and causes rise in stomach blood acidity
Nausea indigestion is due to alcohol irritating stomach lining increased acidity.

Remedies.

Sleep as long as possible
Drink loads of water before bed or during the night
Dioralyte oral rehydration salts or antacid
Avoid caffeine, diuretic, will dehydrate you further will upset stomach
Vigorous exercise before bed or the next day (Long drunken walk)
Have a Paracetamol before going to bed or during the night (less damaging to stomach than aspirin)
Prairie Oyster drink (Raw egg, Lemon Juice, Pepper Worcester Sauce)
Don't have "Hair of the dog" the next morning
Roche Berrocca B-Vitamins the next morning
Fizzy drinks such as Alka Seltzer or Resolve
Brush teeth vigorously, also roof of mouth and scrape tongue
Take six Evening Primrose Oil capsules before drinking, or when you arrive home
Herb silymarin, boosts liver's capability of degrading alcohol

Drinks renowned for Congeners (toxins causing hangovers)

(from worst to least)

(The darker and sweeter the drink, the more likely it is to cause a hangover)