How to Self Detox From Alcohol
Excessive consumption of alcohol may result in numerous adverse effects, including headache, nausea, dizziness, dehydration and even periods of unconsciousness. Ceasing to drink is merely the first step in ridding your body of these ailments; one single period of alcohol consumption has the potential to leave lingering effects several hours or even days afterward. As a result, it is vital to understand the proper ways of detoxing yourself to hasten your body's ability to recover. Here you will find how to safely and naturally self detox from alcohol.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Plain whole oats
- Peppermint leaves
- Fortified sports drink
- Vitamin C supplements
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Self Detoxing From Alcohol
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Prepare and eat a small bowl of oatmeal. Oats are excellent for restoring balance to the nervous system, as well as helping a person focus mentally and generate bowel regularity after a period of alcohol intoxication. To experience the complete natural benefits of oatmeal, be sure to use plain whole oats with no flavorings or additives.
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Sip on a fortified sports drink through the duration of your self detox. The electrolytes, B vitamins and water in the drink will facilitate and speed the metabolization of alcohol, as well as increase the efficiency of kidney function.
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Engage in a 30-minute period of low impact exercising to increase blood flow to the brain and every other organ of the body. Taking a walk while maintaining deep, cleansing breaths will further aid in ridding your body of toxins.
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Chew the leaves of a peppermint leaf. Peppermint contains a chemical that relieves gas and bloating in the intestinal system after alcohol consumption. The aromatics of the leaves also will help clear the sinuses if they are used to make a tea.
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Give your body a generous period of rest (at least eight full hours) immediately following the consumption of alcohol. This will allow for an overall faster, efficient detox, especially if a vitamin C-rich supplement is ingested right before the onset of sleep. Vitamin C will give your liver a head start on cleansing itself and the rest of your body of alcohol.
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Tips & Warnings
Sweeten the oatmeal and/or peppermint tea with honey instead of white sugar to increase their detoxification benefits.
Self detoxing from alcohol should be done only if your symptoms are mild and stem from a single period of excessive drinking. If your symptoms are severe, persist or if you suffer from alcoholism you should consult a physician to determine the safest course of action before attempting a self detox.
