hellomagazine.comThe best hangover cures and remedies from around the world to help you through the Christmas party season
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Canada
North of the border, the Canadians credit the prohibition of the 1920s with the popularity of Canada Dry ginger ale, which was used as a mixer to mask the taste of liquor. Nowadays Canadians cure their hangovers with soothing ginger ale alongside Poutine – a calorific recipe of French fries, topped with a light chicken gravy and cheese curds.
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Italy
When in Rome, as they say... the Italians swear by strong coffee all year round and they depend on it after a heavy night too. Sore head? Make like the locals and sip an extra strong espresso. However, be warned, as the diuretic properties of coffee could dehydrate you even further…
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United States
More tea tips, this time from the old Cowboys of the Wild West who swore by rabbit-dropping tea to cure their hangovers. If that's a step too far for you, the current hangover cure of choice in the US is the Prairie Oyster – a raw egg mixed with a punchy combination of a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, a dash of hot sauce and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Ecuador
Take a leaf from Ecuador's book and try Oregano tea the morning after. Oregano is said to help settle the stomach and is renowned for curing illness.
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Croatia
The Burek, a classic Croatian dish, is made from filo pastry and any combination of cheese or meat. It has been served as a hangover cure for years and thanks to the abundance of oils and carbohydrates it might help to soak up the alcohol and slow down the absorption.
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Japan
The Japanese use a traditional pickle for their hangovers – a dried sour plum called Umeboshi. It is believed to aid digestion and prevent nausea and it is also claimed that Umeboshi combats fatigue, which often goes hand in hand with a hangover.
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Scotland
If you've indulged in one too many Scottish whiskies, try an Irn Bru the next morning. The fizzy gold-orange drink is known for helping to revitalise anyone the morning after. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Irn Bru Square Sausage – created by a Scottish butcher, it combines the protein of the sausage with the refreshing fizz of the Irn Bru.
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China
If you're more of a tea drinker, try the Chinese hangover cure with a cup of green tea. Antioxidants in green tea are considered to do wonders for our organs so might just give your liver the boost it needs.