It is graduation time, celebrations, and June the month of weddings. A time for fun and drinking - for those who imbibe, of course. Alcohol and drinking have been with us for longer that we can know and with it comes the dreaded hangover. Here are some simple ideas for dealing with hangover before you are hungover and while you have a hangover.
There are two types of drinkers in my estimation:
- Those who drink to get drunk
- Those who drink and get drunk
For these two different drinking scenerios there are two applications that I use homeopathic remedies. Let’s look at the first situation — those who wish to get drunk and go for it. Quite simply there is a homeopathic remedy and dosing procedure that I offer my clients, it is as follows:
Preparation
- Find the remedy Nux Vomica in a 30C potency (available in any health food store).
- Purchase a dropper bottle at the same store. A one or two ounce bottle will fit the bill.
- Fill bottle with spring water and add 10 drops of alcohol (Vodka is fine).
- Then put 5 pellets of Nux Vomica 30C into said bottle.
- Let pellets dissolve by shaking vigorously 30 times.
Administration
- Squirt a dropper full into your mouth before you start drinking.
- Do this squirt every half hour till you go to bed.
- Shake the bottle 10x before every dose.
I have done this procedure personally on occasions where I have no driving to do, nowhere to go. Namely a college reunion in the past year. I was quite happy with the results of the aforementioned procedure. As the night continued I felt more awake and alive without feeling rundown or stupid — it certainly did take the edge off of the “up” so to speak and it was much more manageable compared to previous times. In the morning I was quite functionable and with far less grogg and haze usually experienced with a headache. Mind you there was some there but it was far less.
Those who drink and get drunk and are hungover I offer a different procedure with the same remedy:
- Get the remedy Nux Vomica 30C (available in Health Food Stores).
- Take 5 pellets under the tongue every 15 mintues until symptoms improve.
Symptoms of hangover include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sweats, chills, low energy.
I’ve used this approach with many clients, friends and for my own use when needed. It can be an incredible life saver. Nux Vomica has the ability to restore some of the vitality need to function and can speed recovery by 50% or more. With a hangover time is everything the body knows how to return to balance. Nux Vomica helps to bring it back faster. Remember that alcohol, like any substance, can be toxic in high quantities. Water can be toxic to the one who drinks far too much. Cherries can be toxic if one eats too many. By toxic I mean too much, out of balance. The body has to change functioning to deal with the overload. Every physiology and vital force has a different method which may vary slightly or considerably depending on the toxicity.
Moderation is always the key to health. Drinking is no different, it is ok to drink, it is ok to eat. However alcoholism and addiction is a whole different ballgame. Homeopathy has a great record of treating addiction and alcoholism as classical homeopathy treats the person and their own specific symptom picture on the mental, emotional and physical level. For people who want help with addiction and alcoholism please contact me to book an appointment, or contact the local homeopath in your area.
Tim Ticehurst, DCH
206.523.9000