How to Cure a Hangover from Wine

While any type of alcohol can lead to a hangover, wine can cause a particularly bad one. Red wine will cause a worse hangover than white wine, due to its higher level of fermentation. The only surefire way to steer clear of a hangover is to avoid alcohol altogether. The severity of your hangover will depend on a number of factors such as how much you drank, what you ate beforehand, how old you are and how much you weigh. There are, however, many things you can do to cure a hangover once you have one.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Orange juice
• Sleep
• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Pain reliever
• Sports drinks

1. Drink lots of water. Dehydration is the main factor in a hangover, causing headaches, dizziness and overall fatigue. Since alcohol is a diuretic, you are expelling more moisture than normal from your body when you drink wine. You must drink plenty of liquids in order to rehydrate.

2. Have a glass of orange juice. The Vitamin C in it will aid your liver as it processes the wine. As a result, you'll feel better faster.

3. Sleep. When you drink excessive alcohol, it adversely affects your sleep patterns. Since your body didn't adequately rest, you'll need to catch some additional shut-eye to feel better.

4. Consume foods that are rich in both protein and carbohydrates. When you drink, the alcohol causes your liver to flush out energy stored in it, leading to hypoglycemia. You need to consume more energy in order to correct that issue.

5. Eat a banana. You lose potassium when you drink wine. As primary sources of potassium, bananas will help to replenish your body's levels. They also contain fructose which helps your body to process alcohol more quickly.

6. Take a pain medication. Ibuprofen is a preferred over-the-counter medication for wine hangovers. You can take whatever kind you wish, however, avoid Tylenol and aspirin. Tylenol, coupled with alcohol, can lead to liver damage and aspirin can cause stomach pains.

7. Avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages. Caffeine is also a diuretic so you'll end up even more dehydrated.

8. Try sports drinks to rehydrate yourself. Sports drinks contain electrolytes, sodium and calories, all of which you need in order to feel better. They are a great option if you don't feel up to consuming food.

Tips & Warnings

• Always eat something before you begin drinking wine. Your stomach needs something in it to absorb the alcohol.

• Alternate every glass of wine with a large glass of water. This will help to keep you hydrated.

• Never drink on an empty stomach.