How was your New Year's celebration last night? Are you feeling the after effects today? This is because the body converts alcohol into acetaldehyde, a toxic chemical that causes headaches and other side effects of drinking to excess. According to the Royal Society of Chemistry, the way to lessen the effects of a hangover is to have some toast and honey, not raw eggs or more alcohol or other remedies;
Feeling delicate this morning? Headache? Upset stomach? Sense of guilt over last night's alcohol-lubricated festivities? Time for some toast and honey. According to the Royal Society of Chemistry this sweet snack is the ideal tonic for a hangover. Forget raw eggs, "hair of the dog" and whatever old wives' tale you've been clinging to over the years: honey provides the body with what it needs most after a night out. Syrup also does the job, although it is rather less appealing first thing in the morning.
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For me it was a piece of squished pizza and orange juice and reheated coffee made the day before, liberally sprinkled with soundbites from Spitzer's inaugural address as NY Governor. No saccharine there then...