Washington, D.C. - December 31, 2008

Well Hung

Homegrown Hangover Cures

Tonight: bubbly, ball dropping, and party favors. Tomorrow: you pay.

We’ve been there (oh, have we been there). Hence, our tried-and-true regimen for beating holiday hangovers.

What: Pickle juice
When: You wake up feeling like death.
Why: Sounds horrid, but it’s an old Polish remedy (and they know their vodka). The juice is full of sodium and replenishes electrolytes.

What: Spicy food
When: You can keep it down.
Why: The hotter the dish, the more you sweat. Which is much more humane than detoxing through exercise.

What: Deep, controlled breaths (think Lamaze)
When: You’re lying on the couch moaning.
Why: The slight change in your zombie-like state helps stimulate blood flow and wake up sorry muscles.

What: Bacon Bloody Marys at Bar Pilar
When: All else fails.
Why: If you’re going to prolong the inevitable, you might as well do it with salty, crunchy pork.

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