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"The vine is also thought to relieve hangovers. An herbalist or an expert in Chinese medicine can help you locate pueraria capsules or a tincture, and can outline an individual course of treatment—in combination with other therapies if necessary—to control alcohol addiction. ALLERGIES See also Hay Fever, page 142 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES ?Cleaning Products to Blame? If you or a family member notice outbreaks of allergy-like symptoms while housecleaning (or the day after), you may be suffering from a tough-to-diagnose environmental illness." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Robert Sniadach explains in his Essential Natural Hygiene course that cooked food eaters get hangovers from eating cooked food. They also experience withdrawal symptoms when giving up cooked food, just as addicts of drugs, alcohol or tobacco do. On the Internet, I once read a posting by a man who had been a heroin addict. He credited a 100% raw food diet as a major factor in his healing. Sometime later he decided to eat only 80% raw, 20% cooked. This went on for a while until he decided to go back to eating 100% raw." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"IIJl Appropriate holistic measures can shorten the duration and severity of a hangover, and support the self-healing and self-balancing mechanisms of the body. If hangovers are becoming a regular feature of life, attention needs to be paid to lifestyle issues that may benefit from professional advice and support. Coffea: Symptoms that respond well to this remedy include nervy exhaustion and a severe, crushing headache. Hangover symptoms are made more severe by drinking a strong cup of coffee, while warmth and rest feel helpful and restorative." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

""Hangovers" could be caused by a combination of factors, including dehydration, overeating, and disturbed sleep. Even small amounts of alcohol can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects the next morning in some individuals. Usually, the best remedy includes rest and rehydration. Drinking a large glass of water before retiring and another in the morning may help take the edge off "the morning after." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Even if used for only a short time, over-the-counter sleep aids can have many adverse side effects, including drug-induced "hangovers" or stupor. "Research that has investigated performance on mental tasks (such as learning and decision-making) and on motor tasks (such as driving a car) on days after the use of sleeping pills finds that people usually do worse after taking a pill than they do after a night of insomnia," states sleep expert Russel J. Reiter.39 The reason this happens is that your body still retains some of the medication the next day and its sedating effects linger." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"Brown or red alcohol seems to incur worse hangovers than white/clear alcohol, as many dark, fermented alcohols have toxic by-products including methanol, aldehydes, and heavy metals. Drink plenty of water when drinking alcohol, and afterwards, to decrease the intensity of the hangover by hydrating the body. Diet: If you are experiencing a hangover, avoid eating grapefruits (and drinking their juices) as they have properties that decrease the liver's ability to clear the by-products of alcohol. Fatty meals should also be avoided." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Ginseng leaves (ren shen ye) are used to resolve hangovers and for hoarseness. In Western clinical practice, Asian ginseng is considered the most stimulating of the adaptogens. This makes it quite appropriate for weak, qi deficient, or exhausted people. Like other adaptogens, it helps re-regulate the HPA axis, and it has a broad effect on the immune system, adrenal glands, pancreas, circulation, and nervous system. Like its Western relative, American ginseng, Asian ginseng is an immune amphoteric." - David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes, Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Get the book.)

"You can also try eating an umeboshi plum—these have long been reputed to cure hangovers. They are available at Asian markets and health food stores. Supplements: B-complex vitamins may be helpful in restoring energy after a night of heavy drinking. Take a high potency B-100 before drinking, before bedtime, and again the next day if you are hungover. Vitamin C helps relieve hangover symptoms and boosts the immune system. Take 1,000 mg before drinking, and 1,000 mg after. N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) helps your liver detoxify by making glutathione." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"The second is that it has to do with internal body cleanliness. The third is that it is controversial. Some alternative practitioners believe that immunity can be compromised by toxins that collect in and along the digestive tract, and that colon therapy may help cleanse the body of these waste materials. This is said to improve the quality of nutrient absorption, blood flow and immune response." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It is also used to make a health drink that is said to be helpful against hangovers. Nutritional value The stalks are rich in sugars (up to 23%). The seeds contain up to 15% protein and are sometimes eaten with the stalks. Hamulus lupulus hop • hops Hops plants Hops (ripe fruits) Description A perennial, deciduous, wind-pollinated creeper (vine) that may climb up to 10 m high. The stems (called bines) emerge each year from a woody rootstock and bear deeply lobed, toothed leaves." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"I used to be quite a "social drinker" before I became a raw-foodist As I began eating significant quantities of raw foods, I no longer would feel hangovers after a night of drinking with friends. Or... Fruit: 1 cantaloupe Eat one whole cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is, overall, the richest fruit in B vitamins. Remember to buy organic foods and eat all the way to edge of the rind to get the maximum nutrition available in the fruit. Melons contain most of their vitamins and minerals near the edge of the rind." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Some drinkers claim taking oxygen-based colon cleansers after drinking can reduce the noticeable effects of hangovers. How to Eliminate Toxins from Alcohol Eliminate or drastically reduce all alcohol consumption. Detoxify and cleanse your body. Once your body is cleansed, the cravings for alcohol should disappear. Reduce drinking habits to a maximum of one night weekly. The safest alcoholic beverages are unfiltered beer or vodka. Try drinking extra water with raw organic Apple Cider Vinegar instead of an alcoholic beverage. If alcohol abuse is a problem, seek professional help." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Oxy radicals and ROS have even been linked to such minor but embarrassing conditions as dandruff and hangovers. One of the most experienced researchers in the field, Japanese biochemist Yukie Niwa, estimates that at least 85% of chronic and degenerative diseases are the result of oxidative damage.3 An increasing flood of research is demonstrating that oxidative stress—the constant attack by oxy radicals and reactive oxygen species—is important in both the initiation and promotion stages of many major diseases." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.)

"It also has a history of use in treating hangovers from alcohol abuse and headaches related to menstruation. Active constituents Caffeine and the closely related alkaloids theobromine and theophylline make up the primary active constituents in guarana. Caffeine's effects are well known and include stimulating the central nervous system, increasing metabolic rate, and having a mild diuretic effect.2 One preliminary trial found no significant actions on thinking or mental function in humans taking guarana." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin help circulation and blood cleansing and can reduce the effects of hangovers. I recommend folic acid in an amount more than twice the DRI can be taken; leafy greens and whole grains, both rich in this vitamin, should be added to the diet. Water and other nonalcoholic liquids are needed to counteract the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Calcium is supportive, as is extra zinc, as its absorption is diminished and elimination is increased with alcohol use. This supplemental intake should be balanced out with copper." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.)

"Tender leaves are chewed for bleeding gums and bad breath, and it is said to prevent hangovers (if chewed before drinking). Indians throughout the Amazon gargle a leaf decoction for mouth sores, bleeding gums, or use it as a douche for vaginal discharge and to tighten and tone vaginal walls after childbirth. A decoction of the bark and/or leaves or a flower infusion is used topically for wounds, ulcers, and skin sores. Flowers are also mashed and applied to painful eye conditions such as sun strain, conjunctivitis, or eye injuries." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.) "Jurubeba leaf tea is a very common household remedy throughout Brazil for hangovers. Brazilians love to eat ... a Brazilian hangover usually means relief is needed as much from indigestion and bloating from overeating as from too much alcohol. It is relied on there to speed the digestive process and promote gastric emptying for just that reason. It is also sometimes employed externally in poultices to heal wounds and ulcers. PLANT CHEMICALS BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES AND CLINICAL RESEARCH Laboratory research reports that jurubeba can prevent ulcers, as well as help heal existing stomach ulcers." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Minerals, highest plant in Phosphates for the nerves, high Calcium and Iron; Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese; 54% Fats; 10% Carbohydrates, 3% cellulose, 6% water; and cyanogenic glucosides believed to inhibit hardened cancers of the liver and mouth; tumors of the breast spleen, bladder, and uterus; inflammations; good for crusta lactea and stomach troubles; 60% oil good for insomnia, dysentery, hangovers, and lactation; tolerable by liver patients; and good for the pancreas, blood, bones; and corns; inhibits wrinkles applied to face once weekly; rids wrinkles applied 2-3 times per week." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "Umeboshi From Japan; a pickled plum seasoned with purple leaves of shiso herb (a preservative, high in Iron); high in citric acid, decreases body lactic acid, lessening colds, flu, viruses, and degeneration; alkalizes; improves blood; aids digestion, hangovers, and morning sickness. Yogurt (SEE Acidophilus); and Kefir, fermented drinks made from cow's milk. Soygurt (made by Cream of the Bean Inc., Gumey, Illinois 60031) with whole org. soybeans, de-ionized water, org. strawberries, honey, lemon juice, pectin, and active cultures. Has 1 gr. fiber, no lactose, low sodium (60 mg." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "For nervous ailments, headache (tea), dizziness, hangovers, and nightmares. For sore throat, catarrh, and whooping cough (tea with Honey). Counters gas. •THYMOL An aromatic volatile oil derived from the Lauracea tree since the 12th century; antibacterial disinfectant, counter-irritant, counters itching. •TOADFLAX SEE Speedwell. •TOBACCO Leaf, Juice (Nicotiniana tabacum) Nightshade family from South America. A 5 feet tall annual having large leaves and reddish flowers. Narcotic, sedative in small doses, and emetic. Counters toothache (oil on cotton)." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "Proteins, body wastes, toxins, enterotoxin food poisoning, traveler's diarrhea, including congeners causing hangovers from alcohol, intestinal gas, chemicals, lead acetate, pesticides, DDT, malathion, kerosene, 1 gram charcoal absorbs 100 mg. of strychnine, many drugs (pwd." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Interestingly, this exact same chemical causes alcohol-induced hangovers. (So for the "non-sick," if you have ever had a bad hangover, you now know why people with candidiasis feel awful most of the time.) Because the symptomology of candidiasis is so varied—from rashes to depression—chronically ill people end up seeing an assortment of specialists without ever getting an appropriate diagnosis. Sadly, many of these specialists scratch their heads in amazement and bewilderment and think people like us are crazy, or that it is "all in our heads." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

"However, unlike the valerian takers, the Halcion users suffered hangovers and loss of concentration the next day. Virtually all tests clearly pinpoint the big difference between valerian and prescription drugs, such as Valium and Halcion. The herb does not produce morning hangovers of drowsiness, reduction in concentration, and impaired physical performance. Nor does it interact with alcohol to accentuate impairment as do prescription drugs." - Jean Carper, Miracle Cures: Dramatic New Scientific Discoveries Revealing the Healing Powers of Herbs, Vitamins, and Other Natural Remedies (Get the book.)

"A conserve of the fruit is said to allay biliousness and diarrhea, and to relieve hangovers from excessive alcohol consumption. Carissa and Karanda (Carissa macrocarpa, C. grandiflora, C. congesta) Also Known As: Natal Plum Carissa is an Aboriginal name for the fruit. Macrocarpa means "bearing large fruits or seedpods"; congesta means "congested or brought together." The fruit received its alternate name Natal plum because it was from the Natal province of South Africa." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Kava beverage (kava-kava) is considered to be a social beverage which causes numbness of the mouth followed by a pleasant mellow and relaxed state when consumed.45 hangovers do not seem to be a common occurrence.4 Current Medicinal Use Though a significant amount of both traditional and scientific evidence supports the use of kava in the treatment of anxiety, concerns about liver toxicity need to be addressed before it can be widely recommended. Kava may also be useful in treating muscle spasms and pain." - Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND, The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (Get the book.)

"Hangovers are more common with stronger, distilled alcohol drinks but can still occur with red and white wines, champagne, and beer. Symptoms of withdrawal include alcohol craving, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal upset, abdominal cramps, dehydration, anorexia, fatigue, headache, anxiety, irritability, dizziness, fevers, chills, depression, insomnia, tremors, weakness, hallucinations, and seizures. Drinking can put us at risk to inadvertently harm ourselves or others. Alcohol is involved in the more than 25,000 auto accident deaths yearly." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.)

"Although he spent his free time absorbed in the cultivation of hundreds of medicinal plants, Cato wrote in his agricultural treatise De agri cultura ("On Farming," the oldest surviving prose work in Latin) that "eaten raw with vinegar, or cooked in oil or other fat, cabbage gets rid of all and heals all," from hangovers caused by overindulgence in wine to serious diseases such as cancer; he notes that applying a crushed cabbage leaf to the breast helps heal a cancerous ulcer." - Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D., Foods that Fight Cancer (Get the book.)

"Fat-protein snacks such as milk or cheese will also decrease alcohol absorption, thus reducing drunkenness and hangovers. Some people even drink a little olive oil before parties to coat their stomachs before drinking. A few capsules of evening primrose oil will have a similar effect. Women seem to be more readily affected by alcohol than men, even when body weight is equal. Once alcohol is ingested, it just takes time to clear it from the blood. With heavy drinking, extra coffee and exercise do not really help; however, with mild intoxication they can increase alertness." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.) "Allergies to some of the ingredients such as corn, wheat, barley, or yeast may intensify hangovers and withdrawal. Alcohol Blood Level Status Typical Experience 0.05 percent "Cruising," feeling good, some positive effects 0.05-0.1 Beginning loss of balance, speech, or emotions 0.08 Legally drunk 0.2 Passed out 0.3 Comatose, unresponsive The best hangover remedy is to prevent them altogether by not overdrinking and taking supportive fluids and nutrients. Cream, coffee, oysters, chili peppers, and aspirin are common and occasionally helpful hangover remedies." - Elson M. Haas, M.D., The New Detox Diet: The Complete Guide for Lifelong Vitality With Recipes, Menus, and Detox Plans (Get the book.)

"The oil of the seeds is helpful for menstrual problems, nervous intestinal complaints, high blood pressure, and hangovers" (Bremness 1995, 233*). Borage pills are sold to dehydrate and "purify the blood." Flowers harvested during the time of blossom are ingested as a folk medicinal sedative (Ratka 1992). Literature Haas, H. 1961. Pflanzliche Heilmittel gegen Nerven-und Geisteskrankheiten. Arzneimittel-Forschung 4:49-59. Ratka, Otto. 1992. Borago. In Hagers Handbuch der pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5th ed., 4:528-32. Berlin: Springer. Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don [syn." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

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