Another Round – Olde Main Brewing Co. Blog

It’s Wednesday night.  You decide you want to come over to Olde Main for dollar pint night to see all your close friends, and have a great time.  One beer down.  Two beers.  Maybe even three! You’re feeling good, but you know it’s about that time to head home because you have a full day of work to do [or classes to attend]. You know it’s important to have a sober driver, that’s why you’ve already told your friend to come pick you up.

There’s no doubt that the ‘snooze’ button will go off about five times before you get up due to that dreadful hangover you were hoping to avoid.  But lucky for you, we have some tips on how to prevent the battle between your beer lifestyle and your body’s regret to pain.

A hangover is your body’s way of saying; “You drank way too much alcohol last night, my friend.”  This plays a significant role in weakening your immune system, and the imbalance can cause headaches, fatigue, a queasy stomach, and other regretful bodily functions.  The affects of increased alcohol consumption leave you dehydrated and malnourished, and could even be considered alcohol withdrawal.  We always encourage responsible drinking, but sometimes a hangover can still arise, so the following are some helpful tips to stay away from a negative result of drinking beer.

1) Drink water before, during, and after drinking beer.  The headache you may feel in the morning is actually a sign of dehydration, so drinking water will help the potential threat of dehydrating your body.

2) Before you go out, eat something fatty or starchy to fill your stomach and coat the lining.  This will slow down alcohol absorption and aid in digesting it.

3) Consume a glass of milk before you begin drinking.  The milk will hinder the alcohol absorption and help protect your stomach from irritation.

4) Take your vitamins! – Vitamin B can help replenish some of the lost water-soluble vitamins from dehydration.

5) Avoid drinking alcohol altogether – Ha!  That is stating the obvious. However, take into consideration drinking in moderation. This helps most people. And keep in mind … designate a driver! Or that hangover could be the least of your worries.

So if you’re willing to make your morning-after more energetic than lifeless, more conscious than unconscious, or more rewarding than punishable, try a few of these remedies to see which one better suits your body AND its hangover.

Always remember to drink responsibly. It’s not about the next beer, it’s about enjoying the one in your hand.

Source: eHow