We've all been there, that morning-after feeling when you wake up with a pounding headache, queasy stomach, and an overall sense of regret. And there's a good chance that's you right now because you just googled "how to get rid of my hangover quickly" and you landed on this page. I'm here to help!
Remember, while these tips may help alleviate the symptoms of a hangover, it does not eliminate the effects of alcohol or reverse its intoxicating effects. In other words, last night still happened and can't be erased. Drink responsibly.
You already know the tried and true tricks like taking a nap, drinking water, and carbing up.
This article is going to cover some of the lesser known hangover cures and home remedies that work effectively and quickly.
Hangover Relief #1: Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is basically using coconut oil as mouthwash, swishing, and then spitting out. It pulls toxins out of your system. Oil pulling is my most used hangover cure. It works so well and quickly for me every time.
- Get a spoonful of coconut oil
- Swish for as long as you can (5-20 minutes)
- Spit it out in the trash
Caution: You are already nauseous. This might make you a little more nauseous for a small moment. Stay close to your trash can. It sometimes takes me a couple tries to keep the coconut oil in my mouth for more than a minute or two. The relief I get is worth the extra effort!
Learn more about oil pulling here.
Hangover Relief #2: Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is a powerful natural substance that is created by heating carbon-rich materials like coconut shells or wood at high temperatures. This process creates a highly porous material with a large surface area, which helps it trap and absorb toxins, impurities, and excess oils from the environment and the body.
This works best if I take a dose of activated charcoal capsules before the night begins, before I go to bed, and again in the morning. But that doesn't always happen. It still works if I take it just in the morning (although sometimes I need to double the dose).
Learn more about activated charcoal here.
Hangover Relief #3:Ginger
Ginger has been used for centuries to settle queasy stomachs. There are several different ways you can get your ginger fix:
- Drink ginger tea
- Take a ginger supplement
- Essentialzymes are my favorite supplement with ginger
- Use ginger essential oils
- DiGize is one of my favorite essential oils and supports anything tummy related
- You can use DiGize topically directly on your stomach or in diffuse it in a diffuser
- My favorite way to use it is put a few drops of DiGize Vitality in a capsule
- Learn how to get the best deals on my favorite supplements and essential oils here.
Hangover Relief #4: Electrolytes and Antioxidants
Put back the neon colored sports. Here are my favorite drinks full of electrolytes and antioxidants that hydrate, replenish minerals, and give you an energy boost.
- Coconut water
- Loaded with electrolytes and potassium
- Easy on your stomach
- NingXia Red
- Superfruit juice loaded with antioxidants
- Learn how to get the best deals on my favorite supplements and essential oils here
- Bone broth
- Contains electrolytes and minerals
So next time you go out on the town, get your coconut oil, activated charcoal, and ginger ready! You'll be able to kick that hangover to the curb quickly with these natural hangover home remedies.