There is nothing better than unwinding at the end of a busy working week. And why not? We all work hard so isn’t it nice to spend time with friends and family and enjoy a cold drink.

In spite of the fun we have, it’s always the day after that we feel unproductive and have that body-aching regret from drinking too much. But, why do we get hangovers? It’s down to a number of reasons, varying from drinking too much, drinking on an empty stomach, and the big one being dehydrated.

What can we do to prevent this? Here’s our best tips.

WATER OR HYDRATION TABLETS

When you arrive home after a night-out, aim to drink one litre of water or use a sachet of hydration salts with 500ml of water. Repeat this process in the morning too.

Another option is to alternate between an alcoholic drink and a glass of water on your night out. Your friends might raise an eye-brow when they see a bottle of water in your hand but at least you won’t be the one with the headache the following morning!

GET MOVING!

The best way to cure a hangover is to get up and get moving! Alcohol acts as a depressant so why sit around all day and eat pizza when you can get up and shake off that negative feeling with a walk or a short session in the gym.

Any form of exercise will increase the release of endorphins to help the hormones in the body. If you’re really feeling low then use the sauna as it will sweat out the drink fast resulting in a fresher mood.

EAT WELL

Don’t make a hangover an excuse to ring your favourite takeaway and pig out on unhealthy foods like pizza and chips. High fat and high sugar foods will contribute to weight gain!

Wake up and cook a healthy breakfast and continue to feed on some healthy foods throughout the day. If you’re feeling slow and tired then have a coffee with your food.