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AGE OLD AND NEW AGE FOLK REMEDIES FOR COMMON ALIMENTS THAT REALLY WORK!
The following is an assortment of tried and true home remedies from a variety of sources. While the author can't vouch for the particular effectiveness of any method, nor are any to be considered miracle cures, many people have found the following treatments to be an effective alternative to modern medicines or
treatments. Of course, when serious illness or injury occurs you should seek out competent professional medical advice.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HANGOVERS, CONTROLLING CRAVING OF...
To lessen the effects of acetaldehyde, a by-product produced in your body from consuming alcohol, and what causes hangover symptoms, never drink on a empty stomach. One "old as the hills" suggestion to lessen the effects of hangovers is eating a large
quantity of any member of the Cole family of vegetables (like cabbage) prepared in a acidic base before you start drinking. That's right. Old-fashioned cole slaw prepared with vinegar is claimed to prevent a hangover!
A night of heavy drinking tends to dehydrate one's body. The morning after, replenish water loss and possible electrolytes imbalances by drinking plenty of fluids, include something on the salty side like chicken soup, or canned tomato juice. Be careful if you have high blood pressure, kidney disease or if
you must watch your sodium intake.
If you're already into heavy drinking, many swear by Chaparral a herb found in larger health food stores in capsule form. It is reported to help detoxify one's liver and is an old Indian remedy. The garden variety vitamin B in 50 mg tablets taken before you start drinking is said to help replenish it's loss
from the body due to consumption of large amount of alcohol. If you already are suffering from the symptoms of a hangover and don't mind trying something that sounds totally ridiculous, try rubbing a cut lemon under each armpit. If you want to quit
drinking try sucking on a whole clove. It's known to be
effective in getting rid of the urge to consume alcoholic beverages.
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