How many times have you said "I will only have a couple" and then ended up singing aloud Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" at 2 a.m. in a karaoke bar on New Year's Eve? We all know that the best way to avoid a hangover is to drink in moderation, but you are probably not on this page for this advice. We will not disappoint you either. There are a few things you can do to prevent feeling like death tomorrow. To make sure that you start your New Year on a fresh note, we have rounded up tips to ensure that you do not wake up with a pounding headache the next morning. Are you making a note?

1. Double Up On Multivitamins

The B vitamins that convert food into energy get depleted when you drink. So make sure that you stock up on vitamin B before you drink up. Remember it is way easier to prevent a hangover than to deal with it the next morning. Christmas 2019: Tried and Tested Hangover Tips to NOT Have a Miserable Morning After Christmas Eve Party!

2. Don't Drink On Empty Stomach

If you do not want to wake up to a bad hangover, make sure that you don't drink alcohol on an empty stomach. On an empty stomach, the alcohol moves to intestines and is absorbed quickly by the bloodstream. Sipping alcohol on a full stomach will ensure that your blood alcohol stays low. Load up on a lot of omega-3 rich salmon to help your liver detoxify better when you start drinking.

3. Skip Smoking While Drinking

Smoking can significantly increase the risk and severity of a hangover suggests a study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. So if you want to avoid that banging headache next morning, ensure that you keep the cigarettes out of reach. Effects of a Hangover Last Longer Than You Think

4. Get On The Dance Floor

Getting on the dance floor can do the trick of slowing down the destructive cycle of emptying your glass and refilling it immediately. Just ensure that you drink enough water so that you rehydrate especially when you are breaking a sweat by shaking your leg.

5. Opt For Organic Wine

More than the alcohol, the preservatives and pesticides in liquor can contribute to making you feel even worse. So as much as you can, try and get your hands on organic, preservative-free wine. New Year 2020 Celebration Ideas: 5 Ways to Enjoy New Year's Eve at Home With Friends And Family

6. Hit the Gym

Stress is one of the main reasons why you get hangovers. So before you go out for that party with your friends, make sure that you workout. Endorphins will trigger a positive feeling similar to that of morphine, so when you workout, you can enjoy yourself without going too far.

The reason why most of the times we end up drinking like a fish is because we hang out with the wrong squad. So if you want to avoid a hangover, try and stick to people who do not go overboard with drinks.

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