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How to relieve a hangover

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Although the best way to avoid a hangover is to moderate alcohol consumption or abstain, there are some strategies that can help alleviate its effects once it has occurred. A hangover is a set of unpleasant symptoms that usually arise after consuming excessive alcohol.  These symptoms include headache, intense thirst, nausea, upset stomach, fatigue, and irritability.  See   Effects on the body when giving up alcohol How to relieve a hangover Although the best way to avoid a hangover is not to drink alcohol or do so in moderation, there are some tips that can help relieve it if it has already occurred. Drinking water Alcohol causes dehydration, so it is important to replace lost fluids.  Drinking water before, during, and after consuming alcohol can prevent or reduce the intensity of a hangover.  You can also drink other isotonic drinks or herbal infusions that help hydrate and calm the stomach. Eat light foods Alcohol irritates the digestive system and can ...

Effects on the body of quitting alcohol

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Quitting alcohol also has positive effects on the body, which can be noticed from the first days to the following months Alcohol is a substance that affects various organs and systems of the human body, and its excessive consumption can cause irreversible damage to health.  Effects on the body of quitting alcohol Some of the benefits that can be obtained after giving up alcohol are described below. Improves liver function The liver is the organ in charge of metabolizing alcohol and eliminating its toxins.  Chronic alcohol use can cause liver inflammation, scarring, and cirrhosis, which compromise the liver's ability to perform its vital functions.  By stopping drinking alcohol, the stress on the liver is reduced and its cell regeneration is favored, which improves its functioning and prevents future complications. The liver is an essential organ in the process of metabolizing alcohol and eliminating its toxic products.  Here is a more detailed explanation: Alcohol me...