How To Survive A Hong Kong Hangover: Fast Remedies, Weird Hacks & More!

If you’re here, let us offer our condolences… and maybe a greasy breakfast, a green juice or a little hair of the dog. With hangovers like these, who needs enemies?

POV: You’ve gone out for “just a few drinks” and suddenly it’s 2am and you’re dancing on the tables at Carnegies. And just as suddenly, you’re awake and in hangover hell. Curled up in a ball, fighting off unwelcome memories of endless shots and the questionable shapes you were throwing on the dance floor — or perhaps that’s just your pounding headache, it’s hard to tell. So, what now? Wallowing in self pity is one option (and we wouldn’t blame you!), but keep reading if you’re looking to kick the sick. Whether it be hair of the dog (you brave, brave soul), a filling meal or a refreshing juice, we’ve put together this little list to ease your pain, from weird remedies to tried-and-true hangover cures.

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Anti-Hangover FANCL Liver Detox Pill

It may be a little late now, but the best anti-hangover strategy is always prevention. Next time you’re out, try popping one of these FANCL turmeric supplements as soon as you’re starting to feel tipsy for the best results! Using 40mg of three types of highly absorbent turmeric, these anti-hangover pills protect your liver and help you to sober up faster. You can also pop these supplements the morning after, and they’re readily available at HKTV Mall and Sasa.

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Drinking Pickle Juice

Pickle juice as a hangover cure? The theory lies in its high electrolyte content. Since alcohol is a diuretic that drains your body of fluids — and crucial electrolytes like sodium and potassium — rehydrating with pickle juice might just help rebalance what’s lost, easing symptoms like dehydration and fatigue while giving your body the boost it needs to bounce back.

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Sweat It Out

Hungover hike, anyone? Don’t look at us like that — weirdly, this one’s kind of a sure cure. Okay, not like the Twins or anything (let’s not go that far), but between sweating profusely out of every pore in your body and getting your heart pumping extra fast, you’re sure to sweat out the majority of last night’s poison and regret. Wake up and get up. This is essential: if you’re up and dressed before your body has time to realise what a fool it’s about to be, you’ll be nursing your hangover amongst nature in no time.

Sassy Tip: End your hike at one of these beachside bars and enjoy hangover cure #7.

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Self-Care Spa Day

If a hike is too adventurous for you (no judgement!), perhaps we can tempt your hungover soul with a spot of spa therapy? From splurge-worthy luxury treatments to budget-friendly foot massages, the city has you covered. You’ll soon be feeling like your old self again – we promise.

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Slurp Down A Raw Egg

Okay, not really. While taking one shot-style (too soon?) may be the fastest way to receive all the nutrients that an egg has to offer, cooking one is just as good an option! Eggs are great for hangovers because they contain cysteine, an amino acid that helps break down one of the toxic byproducts in alcohol metabolism.

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Hydrate Or Diedrate

You’d think this one would be a given, right? Your desert-dry mouth says it all. Depending on how bad the hangover is, it may be difficult to get anything down — but trust us, even a few sips of water can help. Beyond water, we love grabbing a fresh fruit juice from one of the many juice spots across the city. Coffee is also good for giving a much-needed caffeine boost — just make sure not to drink too many cups as it is a diuretic and may end up exacerbating your dehydration!

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Hair Of The Dog

Last but not least, the most desperate options on our list. We’re not saying we recommend this, but let’s say we’re speaking from experience when we tell you it works! From a trusted Bloody Mary (we’re big fans of The Globe‘s spicy recipe) to a boozy brunch (with food please!), sometimes all there’s left to do is to suck it up and get it down.

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