'Easiest' way to cure a Sunday morning hangover in a heatwave - and it's free

'Easiest' way to cure a Sunday morning hangover in a heatwave - and it's free Hundreds of thousands of people will be waking on Sunday morning to a hangover after England's victory against Panama or just a Saturday night out Saturday night out is a regular date for millions of people across the UK whether a full blown party or just a few drinks in the local pub. However this weekend many revellers were making the most of the sunshine along with England's late night World Cup kick-off against Panama which they won 2-0. And while each on its own can be the ingredients for enjoying a little - or lot- too much alcohol, the combination means it is even more likely that people will be waking today feeling the worse for wear. Hangovers have been around for as long as time goes back but despite advances in medicines and science they can remain notoriously difficult to solve. That said there are some things which can help deal with the symptoms - and according to WebMD the "easiest" way might be free and available to pretty much everyone. It says : "Some hangover treatments work better than others, but none are an actual cure. The only way to avoid a hangover is to limit how much you drink or to not drink alcohol at all. And if you find that hangovers are affecting your work or relationships, talk to your doctor about your drinking." However it said some hangover remedies can bring you relief from at least some of your symptoms. Here are some of its tips to try: Drink water One option that might work best is simple and free. WebMD said: "A big glass of water might be the easiest hangover solution. Alcohol dehydrates you by boosting the amount of urine your kidneys make. You also lose fluid when you sweat, vomit, or have diarrhea after a night of bingeing. "And alcohol is a diuretic, which means it makes you pee a lot and lose a lot of liquid. Dehydration causes symptoms like a dry mouth and headache. Drinking water also slows the rate at which your body absorbs alcohol and keeps your overall blood alcohol level lower." In future is added: "If you drink alcohol, drink water before you go to bed. It will curb the effects of booze in the morning. It's also smart to keep a bottle of water by your bedside. Another drink of water when you wake up will help keep you hydrated. Have a sports drink to replace the sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes you've lost from vomiting or diarrhoea." Give yourself time and rest While you can ease some symptoms is advises: "The only way to cure a hangover is to give it time to go away on its own." To feel better your body must: - clear toxins that were produced when your body broke down the alcohol you drank - Rehydrate - Heal the irritated tissue in your gut - Return your immune system as well as your brain activity to normal Eat carbs WebMD says: "Alcohol lowers your blood sugar. That may explain the dizziness and shaking some people get with a hangover. Your brain needs carbs for fuel. Have a couple of slices of wheat toast or a few whole-grain crackers to bring those blood sugar levels back up to normal. You'll give yourself an energy boost, too." Take a pain reliever It advises: "An over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever will calm a pounding headache. Just be careful. They come with their own risks. "Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly available pain relievers that should help with your hangover headache. But they can irritate the lining of your stomach and worsen your nausea if you take more than the recommended dose." Common options include ibuprofen and aspirin; however, be careful to follow the instructions." Other advice NHS Wales also explains on its website how to deal with a whole range of issues by yourself at home including treating a hangover. It says: "The term hangover is most commonly used to describe the symptoms you may experience after drinking a large amount of alcohol. Symptoms include tiredness, headache and dehydration. "Treatment of hangovers involves rehydrating the body and dealing with the painful symptoms. Over-the-counter painkillers will help you to cope with the pain of headaches and muscle cramps. Paracteamol-based remedies are preferable as aspirin may further irritate the stomach and increase nausea and sickness. "There is evidence to suggest that fructose, a natural sugar found in fruit juice and honey, helps the body to process alcohol faster. Bouillon soup, a thin vegetable-based broth, is also a good source of vitamins and minerals (including salt and potassium), to top up the body's depleted resources. "Alcohol causes dehydration, as the body loses salt and minerals. You can replace these by drinking plenty of bland liquids such as tap water and soda water. Isotonic drinks which are now available in most shops, replace lost salt in the body." And it had additional advice on how to cut the chance of suffering too much the day after the night before. It said you can reduce the risk of a bad hangover by following these tips: - Limit yourself to one drink per hour. The body can process alcohol at a rate of about 15ml per hour, the equivalent of approximately one small can of medium-strength lager - Eat a meal before you start drinking. Food helps to absorb alcohol, giving the body more time to process it and reducing the risk of a hangover - Drink plenty of water to counter the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Intersperse alcoholic drinks with water to avoid the 'morning after thirst' - Avoid drinks that contain large amounts of congeners, as these tend to cause more severe hangovers. Generally, these are dark-coloured drinks such as red wine, brandy and port