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Most of us know the feeling after enjoying a night out with\nfriends\u2014maybe you enjoyed it a little too much. The headache, nausea, the\noverall feeling of \u201cCan today be canceled?\u201d Hangovers are the body’s way of reminding us\nabout the hazards of overindulgence. It makes sense when you break down the\nscience of it all. The symptoms that we experience begin after blood\nalcohol levels start to fall. In fact, according to some experts<\/a>, the worst\nsymptoms occur when levels reach zero. How much you drank is just a small\nfactor in the equation. Some studies even suggest that light and moderate\ndrinkers are more vulnerable to getting a hangover than heavy drinkers. All\nthat aside, we can all agree that recovery is the number one goal the day after\nindulging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, recovering from a hangover includes hydrating with some type of electrolyte-filled mixture. You might associate this with some version of a generic sports drink, loaded with fake sugars and artificial flavors, which is meant to aid you back to health. Problem solved\u2014or maybe not so much. Although a pre-made, quick-fix drink sounds like a great choice, all the added artificial sugars, colors and flavors may be doing more harm than good. The common artificial ingredients found in typical sports drinks have been known to cause symptoms <\/a>that include headaches, stomachaches, cravings, inflammation and irritability. Ironically, these are some of the same symptoms we experience with a hangover\u2014which the sports drink was supposed to cure in the first place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of loading up on a blue or purple flavored drink with a hint of\nelectrolytes, opt for one of these natural options instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Maybe this goes without saying, but nothing hydrates better than\nwater\u2014simple as that. After a night out, dehydration is common. This is because\nalcohol depletes your body of water and vital nutrients. If you are dehydrated,\nyou may experience unpleasant symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue and vomiting.\nNext time you are out on the town, remember to drink one 8-ounce glass of water\nbetween alcoholic beverages and then continue to load up on H2<\/sub>O the\nnext morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coconut Water<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve already addressed that alcohol doesn\u2019t only make you lose fluid\u2014it\nwashes away essential electrolytes. Potassium is one of the electrolytes\ndepleted, which can leave you feeling weak and crampy. Potassium helps control\nthe amount of fluid in the body, maintains a healthy blood pH level and is\nvital to cell function. Coconut water is a great choice to replace your sports\ndrink. It has more potassium per ounce and is free of artificial colors and\nsweeteners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange Juice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another classic choice for morning-after recovery. Vitamin C is one of\nthe major vitamins depleted by alcohol. We need vitamin C to support our immune\nsystem and act as an antioxidant to scavenge for free radicals, which cause\ninflammation and tissue destruction. Ever wonder why your skin looks so\nlackluster after a hangover? Vitamin C also helps your body produce collagen,\nwhich makes your skin appear hydrated and rejuvenated! Freshly squeezed OJ is\nthe perfect drink to reach for when you\u2019re on the mend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger Lemon Tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nauseous? Ginger is your new best friend. It works wonders to alleviate\nnausea. Add lemon in the mix for the ultimate recovery drink. Lemon supports\nyour liver, which goes into overdrive trying to metabolize all that ethanol (aka\nalcohol). You can make it yourself by boiling some water and adding fresh\nslices of ginger and the juice of half a lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bone Broth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you turn your nose up at the thought of drinking bone broth,\nhear us out. Bone broth has tons of benefits. It contains L-glutamine, which\nsupports the health of your small intestine, and glycine, which supports\ndetoxification. While homemade is best, store-bought versions are still a great\noption. Just make sure you look for one made with whole food ingredients\u2014like grass-fed\nbeef bones and pasture-raised or free-range poultry bones\u2014without additives,\ncoloring or flavor enhancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miso Soup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Let\u2019s talk about another important electrolyte: sodium. Our body\nrequires small amounts of sodium for nerve and muscle function as well as fluid\nbalance. Drinking alcohol drains your body of normal sodium levels, so it is\nimportant to replenish those levels after the fact. Fermented soybean\u2014otherwise\nknown as miso\u2014has naturally higher levels of sodium and contains probiotics and\nantioxidants that help sooth digestion, making it the perfect thing to sip on.\nMake sure when you are purchasing store-bought versions that you stay away from\nany ingredients with GMOs. As always, organic ingredients are best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beet Juice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After consuming alcohol, the liver is hard at work processing all that\nethanol. You might feel achy or run down\u2014but not to fear, beets are here! Beets\ncontain betaine, which is an antioxidant rich in anti-inflammatory compounds. A\nclean pressed juice containing beets will help your liver cleanse your body and\nput that pep back in your step\u2014just make sure it contains 100% juice and no\npreservatives if you go the store-bought route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Bloody Mary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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They say a little hair of the dog will do the trick, but your best bet to recover as fast as possible is to give your body a break from the booze. The ingredients that make up a Bloody Mary are a surprisingly great mixture for detoxing your body. Omit the alcohol but keep the tomato juice, lemon, olives and celery, and you have yourself a great recovery drink. Tomatoes have natural sodium, potassium and, most importantly, lycopene\u2014an antioxidant that helps with detoxification. The lemon juice adds a nice kick of vitamin C!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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