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Warpy

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4. Alcohol is a toxin that our bodies first metabolize into an aldehyde
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 08:02 PM
Apr 2013

and eventually into glucose. The aldehyde is what makes us feel like shit.

The best way to assist the process is to drink plenty of water before going to bed and again when awakening. Part of the discomfort of hangover is due to dehydration, since every step of the process or metabolizing alcohol requires water.

A lot of people say that greasy food helps the upset stomach but it was a way to insure that I'd start puking. Other than the water, do whatever makes you feel better.

Just don't take Tylenol, it's toxic to the liver and your liver is already getting a huge workout trying to metabolize all that alcohol you drank last night tying one on.

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