I probably should have posted this in the wee hours of the morn on Sunday, however, I was hungover. So hungover that I did not get out of my jammy jams all day long, nor could I muster up the strength to even go out and venture for some Chef Boyardee. My theory on this topic, as I have tried almost everything, is that there is nothing you can do. Absolutely nothing. The only thing that seems to work is a little hair of the dog…but that makes you feel like an alcoholic, so, it’s not quite acceptable by social standards. Anyways, here are a few hangover cures I found from all around the world. I have yet to try some of them…but look forward to it. I hope they help you in a time of need!

Poland

In Poland, it is believed that a big, cold glass of pickle juice will do the trick. You may feel better, but you’ll puff up like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man the next day with all that sodium, probs.

Ecuador

The locals of Ecuador drink oregano tea the morning after a raging night, which is supposed to help soothe the stomach. I can deal with a little nausea. What I want to know, is if it will soothe my delirium tremens.

Germany

The Germans like to make an attempt at curing their post party trauma by eating pickled herring wrapped around a pickle and or onion slices (called rollmops). This doesn’t sound soooo bad. I’ll try it.

Japan

Umeboshi, which are pickled “plums”, are actually a species of the apricot. The Japanese indulge in these post-drinky-drink because they are thought to improve liver function and aid digestion. They are rich in organic acids which help breakdown excess acids more rapidly, thus helping balance the symptoms of acidic conditions like said hangover, other causes of nausea, headaches and stomach probs.

Mongolia

What better to cure a hangover than pickled sheep eyeballs in tomato juice. The texture alone is sure to make you feel amazing.

Mexico 

Menudo, which is a tripe soup, is thought to be the magical potion which will bring you back to life in Mexico. Soup seems to make sense. Also, something with a little spice when I’m hungover is always nice for whatever reason.

Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, rub a lemon wedge under your arm before drinking to avoid the aftermath. This one just seems silly. You will probably smell nice though, which will attract the opposite sex, which will make you nervous, which will make you drink more and faster, which in the end will result in an even worse hangover than you would have gotten originally.

Canada

This is clearly the best option taste-wise. Poutine is an awesome hangover cure from our neighbors to the north. It’s basically fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy. I don’t even care if this one doesn’t cure my hangover.

 

So, there you go, eight new hangover remedies to try out next time your are ailing from the brown bag flu. What’s your hangover cure of choice?