Chinese liquor culture has been going on for thousands of years. When friends gather, when families get together, whether happy or sad, there might be drinking involved. Moreover, there are plenty of poetic verses about alcohol, such as “When will the bright moon appear? With wine in hand, I ask the sky.” and “Drawing a sword to cut water only makes the water flow, raising a cup to drown sorrows only makes the sorrows grow.” and so on. Therefore, it can be said that alcohol indeed serves a necessary purpose.
Drinking alcohol in moderation can have certain health benefits, but excessive drinking can harm one’s health. Additionally, there are things one should avoid after drinking alcohol, as they may increase the damage alcohol does to the body. After drinking, men should try to do these 4 things to make their liver feel better!
For those who frequently drink, here are 4 things to avoid after drinking to make the liver feel better!
1. Do not sleep right after drinking, and avoid sleeping on your back
Many people tend to go to bed immediately after drinking, and most people consider them to have good alcohol tolerance. However, it is not advisable to fall asleep right after drinking, as doing so frequently may increase the chances of developing alcoholic liver disease. This is because after drinking, the body metabolizes alcohol, but if you go to bed right away, the metabolic rate slows down, which can further damage the liver, potentially leading to alcoholic liver disease.
Therefore, after drinking, it is better to take a short walk and wait for about 20-30 minutes before going to bed. This can effectively reduce the damage to the liver. When sleeping after drinking, it is advisable not to lie on your back, as vomiting could lead to airway blockage and suffocation. Therefore, if someone is drunk, it’s better to have them sleep on their side.
2. Try to avoid taking hangover pills after drinking
Many people feel very uncomfortable, especially experiencing headaches and nausea, after drinking and may opt to take hangover pills. While these pills can help alleviate symptoms, too much reliance on them can have negative effects on the body as the interaction of medication and alcohol may cause adverse reactions. Therefore, after drinking, if you want to sober up quickly, consider drinking more water instead.
3. Avoid intense physical exercise after drinking
After drinking, especially if only a small amount, it is best to wait until the alcohol has been metabolized before engaging in any intense physical activity. This is because immediately after drinking, the body is metabolizing alcohol, and engaging in intense exercise can accelerate blood circulation, causing alcohol to enter the bloodstream and affect other organs, which is detrimental to overall health. Therefore, after drinking, avoid intense exercise and opt for a leisurely walk instead.
4. Do not take a hot shower right after drinking
Many people may feel like taking a hot shower after drinking to freshen up before going to bed. However, it is not advisable to shower immediately after drinking because alcohol is still being metabolized in the body. Showering at this time can stimulate blood vessels, potentially worsening intoxication, and in severe cases, leading to unconsciousness.
Have you ever done these 4 things after drinking? For a healthy liver, it’s important to make changes as soon as possible! What other things should not be done after drinking? Feel free to share in the comments below.
