The nightlife in Singapore has been accused at times of having a life of its own. A post by Nightlife of Asia Club Reviews , "The Singapore nightlife is a beast all its own. It grabs a hold of you, and doesn't let go until you've satisfied your desires and emptied your wallet. One can't help but be lured in by it's promises of fun and fancy. The real scary thing is that it delivers." The same can be said about the drinks you buy throughout your evening. That first sip is great and that's where it takes a hold of you (because it's so delicious). Then they are so good you keep going back to the bar until you've emptied your wallet. And it's fun and fancy at the time, but in the morning, it's not fun at all.
I'm sure you know what I'm speaking of. That's right. A hangover. A hangover that lasts much longer than the amount of time you were drinking. Sometimes the WHOLE next day. It has ruined my weekend before. It almost doesn't seem fair, does it? You think you're paying for tasty drinks, but what you're really paying for is a day after drinking of complete misery. For those of you who have not received a nice day after treat of a hangover, congratulations. You are doing something right. However, for the rest of us who are not so lucky, here are some great prevention tips to keep those pounding construction workers out of your head.
Number one, eat. Eating is an easy tip. This might be a usual thing a lot of people do naturally before and during a night out. Many people I know would want to eat before they went out drinking to prevent getting too sick. They mistakenly think the food in their stomach is "soaking up" the alcohol. So they would just eat a half a loaf of bread and think they were good to go. However, what the food is actually doing is mix with, and help reduce the potency of the alcohol to your system.
Remember, the reason you get "drunk" in the first place is because your body can't get rid of all the toxins in the alcohol. When the alcohol is in less concentration when mixed with food, your body can process it better. So the tip here is: Eat a light meal prior to going out for a night on the town. As you are in the mix of drinking and having fun, try nibbling on some snacks if they have any at the bar, pub or club. Things like peanuts or pretzels are there for a reason. Do not drink water while you are drinking though. This will help speed up the process of absorption of the alcohol and digestion and may make you more intoxicated.
My friends and I made a little ritual out of going out for a dinner before we hit the bar, pub or club. Our favorite place was Hooter's, but I'm sure you have a favorite place you and your friends like to go. We would order our favorite meals, eat (don't over eat) and be merry. This way it made our nightlife a much more enjoyable experience and also the next day as well.
Another highly regarded tip is to be hydrated. Many people hear this and many people think they are doing what they need to. But the reality of it is that a lot of people never even get their daily "dose" of water, let alone enough to keep them hydrated throughout the night and into the next day. An average person's daily consumption of water should be at least eight glasses of water. I consider myself someone who likes to try and stay healthy. For this to happen, I need to drink at least two litres of water daily. Now you might be saying there's no way you can drink that much. Well, you might be right. I am very active and I also have been doing it for a long time. I rarely drink anything else but water. Only on the nights that I go out is when I have something different. However, anyone can easily drink their suggested daily amount.
The point I am making is this. You can't expect to drink a glass of water before you go drinking, and want to wake up with no hangover whatsoever. It's just not going to happen. The main key to waking up after a great nightlife is to be hydrated. The way to do that is to start drinking your water in the morning before. A lot of people have said, "Well I didn't know I was going out tonight until the last moment." My response has always been "You should start drinking more water everyday." The main factor of a hangover is de-hydration right? So being hydrated is going to be your biggest hangover fighting factor. When your nightlife is precluded with food and water, you can greatly prevent a hangover.
Some tips on staying healthy while drinking:
I would highly suggest not taking aspirin, tylenol or any type of pain medication when you are out on the town. Although this might be a popular idea of hangover prevention, it is the wrong thing to do. Taking any aspirin tylenol or ibuprofen will not help with your hangover the next day, and can actually cause you more damage to your liver than drinking alone. Taking pain killers are also very dangerous to take prior to your drinking escapades.
Vitamins have been suggested as a hangover cure. Although I couldn't say yes or no to this (I'm thinking no) working as a hangover prevention technique, I believe that it can only do better for your body than harm. When you drink, you lose nutrients and other things your body needs to work efficiently. Regularly taking vitamins can help in your body's ability to filter out the toxins you intake while drinking. Remember, you and your tongue might enjoy that wonderfully mixed drink, but the rest of your body is treating it like the plague, and is doing everything in its power to remove the alcohol. So although they won't be the prime component in preventing your hangover, they could actually be playing a small role.
The most important suggestion I can give you for staying healthy while drinking and preventing a hangover is this; Drink moderately. Your body works in a way which it CAN remove the alcohol from your body, but usually only at a rate of one drink per hour. People sometimes drink more than this, and some drink less. However, you can be assured that if you are drinking no more than one drink an hour (whether it's a mixed drink, a shot, a pint of beer, or a glass of wine) you will still be able to have a fun and exciting nightlife, while still doing the best for your body. More importantly, you will be doing your head a world of good the next day.
Ryan Kent-Temple is a webmaster and designer who has much
experience when it comes to the dangers of alcohol. With the loss of a
best friend to alcoholism, he intends to help others realize the risks
of excessive drinking and trying to help educate others to drink
responsibly.
Hi Ryan, Good tips, seems to me the best prevention of a hangover is to not have more than one drink. :-) This way nightlife can be safe, enjoyable, and no regrets the next day :-) Thanks for the info on the ibuprofen though, that is important info for people who take some thinking it will help them in the morning. Blessings to you! Teresa
You're certainly right about your impression. The real way to prevent a hangover is to not drink at all! ha ha Although it has taken me quite a few instances before I came to understand that realization. Thanks so much for your comment.
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