The Only Hangover Cure That Actually Works

I have been told by many naturopaths and doctors that the only real hangover cure is to not drink at all, I have found most people find that answer a little unsatisfying. For example, anyone in the dating world may need a little courage – the singles world can be a daunting place - so abstinence is a tough option.

Being a herbalist and hops being a herb, and seeing that I believe people can have at least two vices (except refined sugar) set out on a quest some 25 years ago to see if indeed there was a foolproof 100% legit hangover cure and, by Jove, I think I found it. Well not me but I’m at least telling you about it.

My quest began, as previously stated, 25 years ago with the humble Berroca and abhorring negativity. I’d have to say the only reason one felt better was that the Berroca made you feel sicker than the 20 litres of alcohol and the kebabs floating around in your guts.

The “cures” then became more elaborate, ie 3 magnesium tablets, 4 oranges, 2 carrots, 1 beetroot, hair of the dog, etc and to some extent these were reasonably successful. The main problem was the times you needed it the most (a 20 hour session on combustible rocket fuel) was the time you stumbled in collapsing on the couch and passing out until the midday sun burnt a hole right through your middle eye.
Another I tried that was successful was 500mg of vitamin C with each drink. Psychologically though this kind of ruined the emotional context of your night. On the one hand slam drunking your tequila and on the other, running off to pop your vitamin C tab. Talk about letting your hair down, on top of the fact that you look like a pill popping junkie. However, I will say that it worked reasonably well.
Still there were occasions when its magic did not cover the damage done. I needed something to rely on 100%. I then had the pleasure of meeting a mysterious celtic, tarot card reading, herbalist with a huge thirst for Belvedere. Huge! And everyday she’d appear at work, on time, hands steady, eyes clear, focussed. I had to know the secret.
15-20g of spirulina! Simple. Is that it? Are you serious? I tried it on New Years Eve or should I say Day after a hardcore 16 hour session with an alcoholic expat mate of mine. Couldn’t believe the result. I woke expecting a horse-kicking headache to……nothing. No pain. Head clear. It felt strange though, like someone had just fired a double-barrelled shotgun into my face and nothing had happened. No injury. No blood. No buckshot. Anyway, to cut a long story short, this cure is fool proof. Never let me down, or a long list of drunks I call my friends. So try it, let me know how it works for you and be part of a great social experiment.

Now to help repair the damage we’ve done. There is also a spectacular little herb that has amazing rejuvenation powers for your toasted livers. St. Mary’s Thistle. This herb scavenges free radicals and protects the liver’s cells from damage. It can even assist in the regeneration of new cells in the liver. If alcohol is one of the two vices that you’re allowed to keep, use the supplements we’ve talked about and you may add ten years to your drinking life.

So carry on with the online personals find your next date, and enjoy a glass or two in the knowledge you can still be at work the next day with a brain that’s working.