How to Avoid Tomorrow's Hangover

After a night on the town, sometimes you wake up the next morning with a serious hangover. There are many steps that you can take to avoid this inconvenience. Some steps require you to take action before you drink, while others can help alleviate hangovers the morning after.

1. First: Eat first

   The best and easiest way to avoid a hangover is to take action before you have your first drink. Make sure you do not go out without eating a full meal first. Eating helps to dilute the effects of alcohol and protect your stomach lining from irritation. A glass of milk also helps by coating the stomach lining with a protective film.

2. Second: Drink water

   A glass of water before and after each drink keeps your body hydrated and helps dilute the alcohol, so you are not intoxicated too quickly. A good tip is to order a glass of water with each drink. This keeps the pace even, and since headaches are often caused by dehydration, it helps you avoid a dreaded headache the next morning.

3. Third: Do not mix different types of alcohol

   If you are drinking beer while out, it is best to stick to that for the entire night. Mixing different alcohols can wreak havoc on your stomach. In addition, some types of alcohol such as whiskey or gin are shown to increase the intensity of morning-after hangovers.

4. Fourth: Remedies

   Everyone seems to have his own special remedy for combating the effects of hangovers. Some have little effect, while others have proven benefits. The bubbles in ginger ale can help soothe an aching stomach in the morning. Sports drinks like Gatorade also have benefits such as rehydrating the body and balancing electrolytes. Sometimes when you are hungover, eating is the last thing you feel like doing, but it can help immensely. Try to consume a piece of toast or a couple eggs when you wake up to get your body back on track.