We all start with the best of intentions. But whether it’s Christmas drinks, birthdays, weddings, or a long-overdue catch-up, sometimes one glass turns into several… and the next morning hits hard.

While there’s no miracle cure for a hangover, you can ease the worst of it. These six natural remedies may not erase all symptoms instantly, but they can help you feel human again, faster.

1. Apply something cold to your head

If your head feels like it’s about to explode, blame the blood vessels. Alcohol dilates them, which can trigger that pounding hangover headache.

🧊 What helps:

• Wrap a bag of frozen peas or ice in a clean tea towel
• Rest it on your forehead or the back of your neck for 10–15 minutes
• The cold helps constrict those blood vessels and reduce the pain

2. Drink a glass of juice or a smoothie

Too much alcohol can cause your blood sugar to drop, which leads to dizziness, fatigue, and even nausea. A quick hit of natural sugar can help bring your levels back up.

🍓 Try this:

• A small glass of orange juice
• A banana and berry smoothie
• Watermelon juice (extra hydrating)

Bonus: fruit contains antioxidants and electrolytes to support recovery.

3. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you, and that’s one of the biggest causes of hangover symptoms like dry mouth, brain fog, and headache.

💧 Your goal:

• Start with at least one large glass of water as soon as you wake up
• Keep sipping throughout the day, little and often
• Add a rehydration sachet or pinch of sea salt and lemon for electrolytes

4. Sip some ginger tea

Nausea and a dodgy stomach are common after a night out, and ginger is one of the best natural remedies for settling it.

☕ Make your own ginger tea:

• Peel and slice a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
• Add to a mug with boiling water
• Steep for 5–10 minutes
• Add honey or lemon if needed

Ginger helps ease nausea and may reduce inflammation in your digestive system.

5. Try a few drops of Angostura Bitters

The “hair of the dog” may delay your hangover, but it won’t cure it. However, a few drops of Angostura Bitters in water may support your digestion and liver function.

🍸 How to use it:

• Add 10–20 drops to a glass of water
• Sip slowly to calm nausea or bloating
• Contains herbs like gentian, traditionally used to stimulate digestion

6. Replenish B Vitamins with Marmite or eggs

Alcohol depletes your B vitamin stores, which can leave you feeling extra tired and foggy. Marmite (yes, really) is packed with B vitamins and can help top them up.

🍳 Can’t stand Marmite?

• Eat eggs instead; they contain n-acetyl cysteine, an amino acid that helps break down alcohol toxins
• Add avocado for a dose of healthy fats and potassium

Hangovers are never fun, and while prevention is always better than a cure, life happens. The next time you overdo it, these simple, natural remedies can help you recover faster, without relying on painkillers or processed energy drinks.

✨ Hydrate, rest, eat well, and give your body what it needs to bounce back.