9. Drink a cup of coffee
For many, the only thing they can think about when they wake up after a heavy night out is a cup of coffee or a can of caffeinated soda. They see it as a panacea for all the hangover symptoms they have.
Coffee contains caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant which makes the body and brain experienced a heightened sense of alertness and wakefulness. When drunk in moderation, coffee isn’t bad for you. But if you think that 5 cups of coffee are going to cure your hangover, you’re wrong. Caffeine actually causes dehydration, which is one of the largest contributors to a hangover. So, drinking a lot of coffee is going to make you more dehydrated, and the symptoms of your hangover will be worse.
Since most of us like our coffee with generous helpings of sugar and caffeinated sodas contain a lot of sugar, there is an influx of sweet stuff into the body. The problem is that alcohol contains a lot of sugar on its own, and now you’re contributing to the overload. Increased amounts of sugar in the body require it to work harder to process it. This type of dietary behavior is what leads to prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.
The short-term kick from a cup of coffee must be regarded as simply that: short-term. While you may feel much better after drinking a cup of coffee, this sense of well-being is temporary. But caffeine remains in the body long after its effects as a stimulant wear off. Having one cup of coffee to kickstart your day and clear your head is not a bad idea, but don’t rely on it to cure your hangover if you drink more of it. Drink water after having a cup of coffee to stay hydrated, especially since your body is already battling dehydration.