Hungover on Monday morning? Harvard Health experts share tips to beat dehydration and headaches naturally

New Delhi: Yes, it is fun to go out with friends or to attend a house party – from enjoying repeat rounds of tikkas and chips to gulping one cocktail after the other. The temporary high of alcoholic beverages is cool ad fun too – but what comes after may not always be fun. The next morning is all about hangovers, dehydration and more. The discomfort is often accompanied by nausea, diarrhoea, fatigue, headaches and more. And when the weekend thrill seeps into a weekday like Monday, it becomes further difficult to manage everything at work.

If you feel hungover and dehydrated in the morning, try the following, Harvard Health experts’ recommended tips for relief.

1. Drink lots of fluids: Hydrating fluids such as coconut water, orange juice and water can help treat dehydration naturally. This replenishes the loss of liquids that the body goes through after a session of cocktails.
2. Get some carbs: Drinking too much alcohol, dehydration, hangover and its consequent side effects can be very distressing. Therefore, it is advised to get some carbohydrates in the system to regular blood sugar levels and treat fatigue and headaches. Carbs are the fuel of the body and can work in fighting fatigue.
3. Avoid dark-coloured alcohol: Beer whiskey and rum are more likely to give a hangover as opposed to light-coloured beverages like gin and vodka. Therefore, to keep hangover risk at bay, opt for these over-the-dark alcoholic beverages and drink in moderation.
4. Drink coffee: When a hangover strikes, a cup of coffee can help treat the same naturally. Caffeine, a natural stimulant can be a great way to get better quickly.
5. Zinc and B vitamins: According to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Medicine, people who consumed foods and drinks rich in B vitamins and zinc were less prone to severe hangovers.

Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.