During the New Year, many people tend to drink alcohol to excess, a decision that many regret the next day. And you, have you ever regretted these kinds of decisions?
Tl;dr
- New Year’s Eve is often synonymous with excessive alcohol consumption.
- Advice is given to avoid or alleviate hangovers.
- The scientific term for hangover is “Veisalgia”.
New Year and alcohol consumption
New Year’s Eve, a celebration awaited by many, is often an opportunity to toast everyone’s health and the new year that is beginning. However, some participants tend to raise their elbows a little too much, which can lead to regrets the next morning.
Symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption
On January 1, it is not uncommon to wake up with intense fatigue, insatiable thirst, headaches, increased sensitivity to noise and light, nausea, stomach pain… So many symptoms which makes no mistake: you are suffering from a hangover.
So, how can you avoid this unpleasant awakening? The best remedy is of course to moderate your alcohol consumption.. However, if you plan to drink, here are some tips:
- Eat enough before drinking. Alcohol consumed on an empty stomach increases the risk of a hangover.
- Don’t drink too quickly. Take the time to savor your drink and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
- Avoid alcohol mixtures.
- Before bed, drink water to combat dehydration caused by alcohol.
The difficult aftermath: “Veisalgia”
The scholarly term for hangover is “Veisalgia”, which comes from the Norwegian kveis, which could be translated as “discomfort following debauchery”, and from the Greek algia, which means “pain”. The origin of hangovers is multifactorial and not completely understood. Alcohol is dehydrating, which can cause headaches and dry mouth. Additionally, the body’s breakdown of alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a toxic compound that can worsen headaches and nausea.
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