It's the morning after the mother of all nights out and your body is vehemently protesting all the fun you had -- particularly that of the liquid, alcoholic variety. It's called a hangover, and it's your body's way of telling you that you overdid it on the booze last night. But if you think a few hours sweating out the toxins at the gym will reverse the damage, you're sorely mistaken according to recent reports out of the UK.
Surveys have shown that one in five people in the UK drinks double the amount recommended by the Nation Health Service, and the same amount of people exercise the day after a big party to combat the ill-effects of the drink. But it's not enough, say experts.
"People need to be aware that regularly drinking double the recommended limits comes with health risks that can't simply be burned off down the gym, in the pool, or on the football pitch," Dr. Carol Cooper told the Telegraph. Adds British Public Health Minister Gillian Merron, "if you have a big night at the pub, you're not going to compensate with a workout the following day. Damage from regularly drinking too much can slowly creep up and you won't see it until it's too late"
Of course, there's a solution but you might not like it: Moderation. It's recommended that you stick to just two drinks a day, and no, you can't save them all for Saturday night. If you're determined to get your drink on, do your best to stay hydrated throughout the night by alternating alcoholic drinks with large glasses of water. Your body will thank you in the morning.
Also, check out our holistic hangover remedy.
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