3 advil + Pedialyte = AlderaanDuran's Hangover Cure. Like TNG said, I never actually drink water the night before. Always tell myself I'll keep hydrated, but if you're gonna get a hang over, you're also probably going to be too drunk to care or remember that stuff. If anything, I do that thing where I TRY to put down a glass of water at the end of the night when I already have the spins and want to sleep on a bathroom floor more than anything. It's sound that hydration is key, but in execution I rarely follow through with it... well... because I'm drunk. But seriously, Pedialyte.
Yes. From their FAQ: It's a product made to treat dehydration from diarrhea in children, so like they say, it's sweet so that it's not awful to drink. But it has a shit ton of electrolytes and other vital things lost from any form of dehydration, be it pooing yourself to death, or a long night of drinking.Q: Why are sweeteners added to Pedialyte? Why not just add sugar to make it sweeter? Pedialyte contains the quantity and ratio of sugar (glucose) and minerals (electrolytes) recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This precise balance of sugar and electrolytes makes Pedialyte effective in the management, treatment, and prevention of dehydration due to diarrhea with or without vomiting. Without added sweeteners, Pedialyte is not sweet enough for many children to drink. Adding sugar to Pedialyte may make diarrhea worse by drawing water into the intestine, increasing the risk of dehydration. Adding sweeteners makes Pedialyte taste good without the risks of adding sugar. When Pedialyte tastes good, children drink enough of it to maintain hydration and replace needed minerals when they have diarrhea and vomiting.
Oh, I understand that. Sugar fuels hangovers though. I'd guess my "cure" accomplishes similar things. 1 x can seltzer/soda water with a lime
1 x can v8 or tomato juice, hot sauce and lime added
1 x banana blended into a milk Alternatively phở tái (the one with the very thinly sliced raw beef) with tons of herbs, hoisin, chilis and lime juice thrown in, making sure to finish as much of the broth as possible. Then, a few push-ups, if possible or ideally a massage to really get stuff moving. If none of that works, then more booze.
phở tái! This is exciting, even though (or because?) it does somewhat pre-empt my step 6. (Or was it 5?) It's one on a short list I'm compiling of foods most ideal for recovery. Soda/v8/lime/banana/hot sauce/milk? Wow. Can't say I'd have put all those together. Still, I can see what each element is trying to contribute. If in extreme duress, I owe it to science and your contribution to try it. MMMV, and I'll be sure to get back to you about it.
Oh oops, formatting! Sorry cW! Those are not supposed to be blended all together. 1st, soda with lime, 2nd, v8/tomato juice w/hot sauce, 3rd, banana shake! I guess it might save time all mixed together, but I doubt it would be a pleasure. These are to be consumed in succession, over a period of time. Edit: In regard to phở tái, it's worth seeing if the place you get it carries pickled garlic. It's usually whole cloves or vertically sliced slivers of garlic and whole green chili in . . . well I don't know actually, a clear liquid anyway, but adding some of that liquid to the phở is goddamn magic.
Ha! Now it all makes sense. I was saluting your bravery, if perhaps not your palate. I can now strike that and reverse it. (Not that I'm in any way questioning your bravery!) I've definitely done the lime/soda, and the v8/hot sauce subject will also return to us in a later installment. The banana shake is one of my favorite breakfasts, whether on mornings of recovery, or delightfully normal ones. I don't know if I've ever strung them together in the same half a day though. I'll have to try it. Thanks!