

Portable Sauna
Some believe that a steam bath is a good way to flush the alcohol toxins out of your body. Since you’re not in any condition to go track one down, why not bring the sauna to you? This home version gives you the option to stand our sit, and has a steam machine for full refreshing effect. $US225.
Hangover Beverage
Mercy’s hangover cure doesn’t use caffeine or a some herbs you’ve never heard of to vanquish your head-hurt. Instead, it’s a carbonated drink and packed full of B and C vitamins, which provide much-needed energy when you wake up depleted the next morning. Mercy’s creators recommend consuming over the course of your night out, or just before crashing to bed for optimum effect. $US12.

White Noise Machine
At the end of the day — or the beginning — sleep is the best cure for a hangover. Know what lulls the mind to blissful unconsciousness after you’ve woken up at 7am wondering where that black eye came from? A white noise machine, that’s what. The repetitive, ambient noise will drown out smaller, more annoying noises and allow your brain to drift back to dreamland. $US50.

Head Massager
If you were mixing your alcohols, you’ll probably have a massive headache to answer to. Get the blood flowing up there again with a solid head massage. This little contraption will help do the trick. $US12.

Salt Pills
Drinking dehydrates you. When you’re dehydrated, you’re lacking in electrolytes — in other words, salt. Pop a couple of salt pills along with plenty of water and you’ll be feeling like yourself, or something like it, in no time. $US20.

Hangover-Free Alcohol
There’s a brand of Soju in Korea which has been deemed as ‘hangover-free”. How? They super-oxygenated the booze, which is a tried and true method to lessen the hangover effect. The downside? You’ll also be drunk for a shorter period of time. Which, come to think of it, may be an upside after all. Korea-only for now (unfortunately).




















JD
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 9:28 AMmedical oxygen is an old favourite. nothing like jumping on the oxyviva aver a night on the piss!
Exticle
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 10:02 AMHair of the dog always works for me
Justice
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 10:23 AM$12 for a berocca drink?
I’ve been brutally hungover before, as I’m sure have many, but there’s no way I’m buying that for $12 when I can get it for $~1.
AnthonyP
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:26 AMIV drip!
Ben H
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 1:25 PMCoca-cola, blue powerade, hot chips and lots of water. Add in an IV drip and anti-nausea meds if it’s a truly epic night.
schmy
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:07 PMProblems:
1. A sauna would make you sweat, and given the worst effects of a hangover are due to dehydration, I’d pass on this. Also, sure you skin can expel some toxins but it’s nowhere near the amount the your kidneys and liver work with.
2. As pointed out, replacing some vitamin Bs (there’s a few different kinds) and C (I guess) can assist but why pay $12 a can?
3. Tune your alarm clock to a dead station. No extra cost.
4. How does massaging the outside of your skull get blood to the inside of your skull? You know what? Lie down. Put your feet up. Let gravity do the work.
5. Probably the best (or only) suggestion on here.
6. I’d need to see it too believe it. Maybe “hangover reduced alcohol” might be more accurate.
NewScientist often has articles like this but they usually conclude with:
- eat well before hand
- slow down
- drink water
- don’t mix drinks (stresses the liver)
- don’t have mixed drinks (sugary mixers don’t help with dehydration)
- recover with more water and some caffeine
Nice try at an advertorial, Gizmodo, but you can do better ;)
Ollie
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 3:37 PM+1
Pretty retarded article… drink lots of water, including while you’re on the turps and you’ll feel at least 90% better the next day =)
Thomasson
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:10 PMThe Soju trick won’t work.. I have had that exact same brand & still get the hangover the next day
Facter
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM.. sheesh, could have posted this yesterday….
Tinks
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 3:29 PM2x Meat Pies
1x Sachet of Orange Hydralyte
2x Cold & Flu Daytime Tablets
Lots of TV
Dinghy Plans
Friday, July 29, 2011 at 5:51 PMNot a good idea to get in a sauna when your already dehydrated.
Disco_box
Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:20 AMIn fact, I had Soju last night and feel fresh as a daisy this morning. A bottle and a half downed and mixed with Water.
It’s available from some Dan Murphy’s now. Just look near the Sake. http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_911652/charm-soju-korean-rice-spirit-375ml
Big O
Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 6:41 PMNothing like a hit of weed to clear your hangover. INSTANT cure.