Thread: OT: (well maybe) Hungover? Take two eels...

In article <82L3l.469$[email protected]>,
ChattyCathy <[email protected]> wrote:

> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> <shudder>
>
> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?
>
> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').

Vitamin B-12. Take some prior to drinking, and use the sub-lingual stuff
afterwards.
--
Peace! Om

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama

Omelet wrote on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:24:43 -0600:

>> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>>
>> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some
>> interesting suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been
>> tried over the years in that article... From 'eels suffocated
>> in wine' to 'Vegemite and water' <shudder>
>>
>> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's
>> the time of year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be
>> merry", I just have to ask:
>>
>> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a
>> sure-fire hangover 'cure' of your own?
>>
>> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic
>> beverages, because they obviously don't need a 'cure').

> Vitamin B-12. Take some prior to drinking, and use the
> sub-lingual stuff afterwards.

The Thais swear by Drunken Noodles (not a drop of alcohol in the
recipe.) :-) It's good any time, IMHO.
--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:42:14 +0200, ChattyCathy
<[email protected]> wrote:

>
>http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
>Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
>suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
>that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
><shudder>
>
>I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
>year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
>Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
>hangover 'cure' of your own?
>
>(NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
>because they obviously don't need a 'cure').

Hello Cathy,

In my college days I never got a hangover, no matter how I indulged.
Always wondered why my mates couldn't hop out of bed at 7am after a
night out, the way I could. :-)

Haven't got a cure, but if the possibility of over-imbibing exists, I
take three ibuprofen that evening, before heading out. Seems to have
worked for me, though there's little enough imbibing these days (let
alone over-imbibing).

[EXTREME CAUTION (you all probably know this already but it doesn't
hurt to repeat it): Do NOT take acetaminophen (Tylenol) with
alcoholic beverages, period! From Hill/McCreary/Kolb "Chemistry for
Changing times" 12th edition: "Although the normal dose of
acetaminophen is safe, in large doses it is quite toxic, causing liver
damage. This effect is synergistic with alcohol; as little as 4 g
(eight extra-strength tablets) in 24 hours, coupled with recent
alcohol use can cause severe liver toxicity."]

Best -- Terry

ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> <shudder>
>
> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", �I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?

Been a long time since I've had a hang over. Best cure I know when
waking up in the morning hung over is sex... then roll over and go
back to sleep... actually thats the best way to greet the new day even
without a hang over.

ChattyCathy wrote:

> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?

A glass of coke and a coffee
--
Vilco
Mai guardare Trailer park Boys senza
qualcosa da bere a portata di mano

"ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
>
> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html

>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

A half pint of peach schnapps works great.

Ms P

ChattyCathy wrote:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?

Yes, but the cure has to be taken before (or slightly after)
you start drinking. It's a large bowl of any soup.
Mexicans swear by menudo, but it could be any brothy soup.

After the fact, it's too late.

ChattyCathy wrote:


> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?

Not since college.

The cure? If I remember correctly, curl up in the fetal position under
a warm blanket until it goes away.

Long term? Stay away from Scotch.

It's one of those conditions where you are sure you will die and you
don't mind that much.

gloria p

In article <82L3l.469$[email protected]>,
ChattyCathy <[email protected]> wrote:

> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?

Sleep, sleep and more sleep, or 'hair of the dog'. Neither method works
particularly well if you have to work the next day.

leo

ChattyCathy wrote:

> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> <shudder>
>
> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?
>
> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').


2 ibuprofen tabs, one large glass of OJ (potassium), one large glass of
water, another glass of water next to the bed to sip from if you wake up
during the night.

Or, if you and your party buddies happen to be RNs, 2 ibuprofen,
followed by a liter of ringer's lactate, administered IV.

ChattyCathy wrote:
> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> <shudder>
>
> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?
>
> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').

lots of sleep.

"ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
>
> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> <shudder>
>
> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>
> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> hangover 'cure' of your own?
>
> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

Unfortunately, Very unfortunately there is no cure for a hangover. The
effects of too much alcohol are well known. The primary problem is one of
hydration as alcohol is in fact dehydrating. Certainly an analgesic (ASA or
Acetaminophen) will relieve symptoms but not the underlying cause.
Breathing pure oxygen also helps not will not cure. Finally there is the
"hair of the dog" if one is going to go that route I would suggest "Red
Beer" cool 7 soothing.

Red beer = Beer & tomato juice.

Dimitri

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:15:07 -0800, Dimitri wrote:

> "ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
>>
>> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>>
>> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
>> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
>> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
>> <shudder>
>>
>> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
>> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
>>
>> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
>> hangover 'cure' of your own?
>>
>> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
>> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy
>
> Unfortunately, Very unfortunately there is no cure for a hangover. The
> effects of too much alcohol are well known. The primary problem is one of
> hydration as alcohol is in fact dehydrating. Certainly an analgesic (ASA or
> Acetaminophen) will relieve symptoms but not the underlying cause.
> Breathing pure oxygen also helps not will not cure. Finally there is the
> "hair of the dog" if one is going to go that route I would suggest "Red
> Beer" cool 7 soothing.
>
> Red beer = Beer & tomato juice.
>
> Dimitri

why **** around with that? have a bloody mary.

your pal,
blake

In article <16hr1f09y4veg.1tkx6ojw2xoj4$.[email protected]>,
blake murphy <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:15:07 -0800, Dimitri wrote:
>
> > "ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
> >>
> >> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
> >>
> >> Dunno if anybody else has seen this, but I saw some interesting
> >> suggestions for hangover 'cures' that have been tried over the years in
> >> that article... From 'eels suffocated in wine' to 'Vegemite and water'
> >> <shudder>
> >>
> >> I know it's not food-related exactly, but considering it's the time of
> >> year when folks tend to "eat, drink and be merry", I just have to ask:
> >>
> >> Have you ever had a hangover, and if so, do you have a sure-fire
> >> hangover 'cure' of your own?
> >>
> >> (NB: Not applicable to those who never drink any alcoholic beverages,
> >> because they obviously don't need a 'cure').
> >> --
> >> Cheers
> >> Chatty Cathy
> >
> > Unfortunately, Very unfortunately there is no cure for a hangover. The
> > effects of too much alcohol are well known. The primary problem is one of
> > hydration as alcohol is in fact dehydrating. Certainly an analgesic (ASA
> > or
> > Acetaminophen) will relieve symptoms but not the underlying cause.
> > Breathing pure oxygen also helps not will not cure. Finally there is the
> > "hair of the dog" if one is going to go that route I would suggest "Red
> > Beer" cool 7 soothing.
> >
> > Red beer = Beer & tomato juice.
> >
> > Dimitri
>
> why **** around with that? have a bloody mary.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Indeed... ;-)
--
Peace! Om

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." -- Dalai Lama

"blake murphy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:16hr1f09y4veg.1tkx6ojw2xoj4$.[email protected]. .
> On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:15:07 -0800, Dimitri wrote:
>
>> "ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
>>>
>>> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html


>> Unfortunately, Very unfortunately there is no cure for a hangover. The
>> effects of too much alcohol are well known. The primary problem is one
>> of
>> hydration as alcohol is in fact dehydrating. Certainly an analgesic (ASA
>> or
>> Acetaminophen) will relieve symptoms but not the underlying cause.
>> Breathing pure oxygen also helps not will not cure. Finally there is the
>> "hair of the dog" if one is going to go that route I would suggest "Red
>> Beer" cool 7 soothing.
>>
>> Red beer = Beer & tomato juice.
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> why **** around with that? have a bloody mary.
>
> your pal,
> blake

Sounds like you've never had red beer. Try it some time you'll be
surprised -it's awfully good.

Dimitri

On Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:43:55 -0800, Dimitri wrote:

> "blake murphy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:16hr1f09y4veg.1tkx6ojw2xoj4$.[email protected]. .
>> On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:15:07 -0800, Dimitri wrote:
>>
>>> "ChattyCathy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:82L3l.469$[email protected]..
>>>>
>>>> http://www.news24.com/News24/Technol...444681,00.html
>
>>> Unfortunately, Very unfortunately there is no cure for a hangover. The
>>> effects of too much alcohol are well known. The primary problem is one
>>> of
>>> hydration as alcohol is in fact dehydrating. Certainly an analgesic (ASA
>>> or
>>> Acetaminophen) will relieve symptoms but not the underlying cause.
>>> Breathing pure oxygen also helps not will not cure. Finally there is the
>>> "hair of the dog" if one is going to go that route I would suggest "Red
>>> Beer" cool 7 soothing.
>>>
>>> Red beer = Beer & tomato juice.
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>
>> why **** around with that? have a bloody mary.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Sounds like you've never had red beer. Try it some time you'll be
> surprised -it's awfully good.
>
> Dimitri

i've heard of it before, but it sounds kinda vile. i should try it once
though, just to be a philosopher. i don't drink much beer anymore except
in bars and at dinner out sometimes.

your pal,
blake

My best cure is an egg breakdast with a Coke. Grits, toast, eggs, bacon
and a BIG fountain Coke have kept me alive on many an occassion.

Lass

Lass Chance_2 wrote:
> My best cure is an egg breakdast with a Coke. Grits, toast, eggs, bacon
> and a BIG fountain Coke have kept me alive on many an occassion.
>
> Lass


Lass, I noticed that many southerners will have iced tea or Coke with
breakfast, just because they like it.


Becca