Six Green Hangover Remedies
by Marissa Moss, Manhattan (Lower East Side) 
on 12.22.08
Credit: Danny Williams
Some might say if you have a hangover, you might already be green (not the environmental kind of green, ahem). But if you want to cure that throbbing headache from last night’s Christmas party or holiday get-together, take a few suggestions from TreeHugger’s list of the top green hangover remedies. Because if you are going to be green in the face, you might as well be green all the way. ‘Tis the season…
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1. Yoga
Athletic activity might sound a)exhausting and b)nauseating, but yoga is actually one of the quickest way to rid the toxins from your body. Try a routine of a couple of sun salutations followed by a series or moderate twists – literally “wring” the remaining alcohol from your body. Check out tips from Planet Green on how to make your yoga greener.2. Wheatgrass
While a thick green juice might seem less than appetizing, take a shot of this curing beverage to balance all the not-so-curing ones you downed last night. Found at your local natural foods shop, wheatgrass’ chlorophyll content and detoxifying effects are a surefire cure.3. Rescue Remedy
This product (which is made 100% naturally from spring water infused with wild flowers), which celebrities use for its calming effects (red carpet=nerve overload) is also known to help soothe a hungover system. A couple of drops in your water before bed and a pastille in the morning is the natural technique some swear by.4. Coconut Water
Gatorade or other electrolyte-enhanced beverages are a common antidote. But since you’ve already been taxing the liver, why continue with the artificial colors and flavorings found in these sugary drinks? Young coconut water boasts electrolytes and more potassium than a banana, and is usually not packaged in polluting plastic.5. Play in the Snow
A cold shower is a time honored remedy. But why waste the water? Lay your sad little head in the snow for the same effects. And make the snow look pretty while you are at it, with a nice imprint of your misbehaved body! If you must shower, read TH's tips on saving water.6. Hair of the dog
If all else fails, have another cocktail. My favorite? A nice Dubonnet aperitif, which has just enough alcohol (but not too much) to take the edge off. I like to mix a little in a glass with organic orange juice, home squeezed from the farmer’s market for a little vitamin C.More on green boozing:
How to Go Green: Cocktails
Recipe of the Week: Hangover Helper
Green Drinks - Should You Shop For Organic Spirits?
Buy Green: Pink Champagne
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Looking at this hangover pic reminds me of my most green purchase of the month. A queen size ( hard to come by ) WOOL ( no not Woot techy foggy heads ) BLANKET.
I'm thinking starting the New Years am without an electric blanket. Really... Peace & love to all...
Mead, Wa. USA Earth
Or try a spoon of honey to bring your blood sugar back to normal and a tall glass of water with a dash of salt in it (electrolytes - what plants crave).
Kombucha takes care of my hangovers everytime.
Smoke some cannabis.
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Drinking lots of water is certainly treehugger-friendly, and helps me when I have a hangover. But honestly? The last time I had an awful hangover it instantly disappeared after a greasy slice of pizza and a sugary soda. I would recommend if people can find an ethical vegetarian version of that, they try it.
I'm going to agree with Kent + Karen.
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