WISE WORDS: While you’re digging out your “”Terrible Towel”” in
preparation for tomorrow’s big game, you might also want to
stockpile some honey, coffee, water, and greasy foods.[neWLine]

These last four are your “”defense”” against that familiar post
Super Bowl hangover.[neWLine]

Since our space is limited, we are going to skip the usual
advice – drink in moderation – and jump right to the most effective
ways to lessen the hangover’s strength. Our tips are supplied by
the National Headache Foundation.[neWLine]

Eat some honey. Honey supplies fructose, a sugar that helps the
body metabolize alcohol, is rich in vitamin B6 and can reduce
hangover symptoms. Two tablespoons of honey on a cracker or piece
of toast, before or after drinking, may prevent a hangover. Tomato
juice, another good source of fructose, also allows the body to
burn alcohol faster. The sugar in fruit and fruit juices may also
reduce some symptoms of hangover, so consumption of these products
can be beneficial.[neWLine]

Eat greasy food before consuming alcohol. While it is wise to
generally avoid too much of these foods, this is a case where fatty
foods may be helpful. If consumed prior to drinking alcohol, these
foods help line the intestines, which causes alcohol absorption to
take longer. In other words, a burger or burrito before your beer
or bloody Mary might be beneficial.[neWLine]

Alternate non-alcoholic beverages with alcoholic beverages.
Drinking one non-alcoholic beverage between each alcoholic beverage
reduces overall alcohol consumption and helps replenish fluids. An
easy way to achieve this is asking for a glass of water in addition
to your alcoholic beverage of choice when ordering a drink at the
bar.[neWLine]

OK, so it’s too late for the “”prevention””? Try these for
relief:[neWLine]

Drink fluids containing minerals and salts. Liquids rich in
minerals and salts offer relief from the dehydration caused by
alcohol consumption. A cup of broth or bouillon, for example, will
replace fluid and will not cause nausea. In general, replacement of
fluids with beverages, such as sports drinks or water, is
helpful.[neWLine]

Drink a cup of coffee. Caffeine may provide some relief in
alleviating the headache symptoms and decreasing the duration of
pain. The caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor and eases the dilated
blood vessels. Consider drinking a cup of coffee as soon as you
wake up the next morning.[neWLine]

Take ibuprofen or other pain reliever.[neWLine]

(Feel free to clip and save this list and have it ready for
kick-off.)