Tux of Borg Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews....xml&src=rss The various ways the world cures hangovers... The only sure way of avoiding a hangover is abstinence. For the rest of us, time is the answer. *In Finland, saunas are a preferred antidote, in the belief that they increase the circulation and therefore sweat out alcohol's toxins faster. *Russians are said to prefer cabbage soup to replenish lost water and nutrients. *In Britain, some swear by the concentrated yeast spread Marmite on toast (or, in Australia, Vegemite) while others tout Berocca -- a fizzy vitamin supplement made by Bayer AG. *The fizzy tablet of choice in the United States is Alka Seltzer, also made by Bayer. *In some parts, a Prairie Oyster (a concoction egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Tabasco sauce and salt & pepper) has its loyal boosters. *Aspirin, ibuprofen tablets, cold showers, hot baths, strawberries and peanut butter with honey are not uncommon suggestions. Still others will swear by Green tea, pickle juice, cola drinks, fruit drinks, sports drinks or a hair of the dog that bit you (another alcoholic drink). Some argue a greasy meal such as bacon and fried eggs or perhaps pizza will do the trick. Others favor ice packs, milkshakes, a blend of herbs with cardamom, ginger and citrus, or dietary supplements containing borage, artichoke, and prickly pear. Unfortunately none of these remedies work, according to researchers from the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. After a comprehensive review of the medical trials, abstracts and studies, the scientists reported in the British Medical Journal: "No compelling evidence exists to suggest that any conventional or complementary intervention is effective for preventing or treating alcohol hangover. The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is thus to practice abstinence or moderation," they said in December 2005 For those for whom neither abstinence nor moderation is an option, be comforted in the knowledge that time is really the most successful treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews....xml&src=rss The various ways the world cures hangovers... The only sure way of avoiding a hangover is abstinence. For the rest of us, time is the answer. *In Finland, saunas are a preferred antidote, in the belief that they increase the circulation and therefore sweat out alcohol's toxins faster. *Russians are said to prefer cabbage soup to replenish lost water and nutrients. *In Britain, some swear by the concentrated yeast spread Marmite on toast (or, in Australia, Vegemite) while others tout Berocca -- a fizzy vitamin supplement made by Bayer AG. *The fizzy tablet of choice in the United States is Alka Seltzer, also made by Bayer. *In some parts, a Prairie Oyster (a concoction egg yolk, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Tabasco sauce and salt & pepper) has its loyal boosters. *Aspirin, ibuprofen tablets, cold showers, hot baths, strawberries and peanut butter with honey are not uncommon suggestions. Still others will swear by Green tea, pickle juice, cola drinks, fruit drinks, sports drinks or a hair of the dog that bit you (another alcoholic drink). Some argue a greasy meal such as bacon and fried eggs or perhaps pizza will do the trick. Others favor ice packs, milkshakes, a blend of herbs with cardamom, ginger and citrus, or dietary supplements containing borage, artichoke, and prickly pear. Unfortunately none of these remedies work, according to researchers from the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. After a comprehensive review of the medical trials, abstracts and studies, the scientists reported in the British Medical Journal: "No compelling evidence exists to suggest that any conventional or complementary intervention is effective for preventing or treating alcohol hangover. The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is thus to practice abstinence or moderation," they said in December 2005 For those for whom neither abstinence nor moderation is an option, be comforted in the knowledge that time is really the most successful treatment. Yeah, but do you really want to cook for an hour with a hangover??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Yeah, but do you really want to cook for an hour with a hangover??? Man, you'd never make it as a professional chef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 That has to be the funniest thread.... "This friggin' abortion." I'm laughing just thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Yeah, but do you really want to cook for an hour with a hangover??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Man, you'd never make it as a professional chef. i'm a pro at cooking with a hangover remove from carton remove plastic from potatos poke holes over remaining items microwave on high 3-5 minutes stire potatos microwave another 3 minutes remove from microwave...careful, contents are hot! remove plastic cover let stand 2 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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