If we were all sensible, we would avoid hangovers by not drinking at all! But what would be the fun in that? So here are some tips to keep you feeling bright and breezy the morning after the night before.

- Eat before you go out.  To keep that hangover at bay, you should eat loads before you get your glad rags on and go to that party. On this occasion only, a fatty meal is beneficial - as fat is digested slowly, and will protect the stomach from the irritating effects of alcohol. A glass of fatty milk slows down the absorption of alcohol.

- Lighten up
  Avoid drinks that contain large amounts of 'congeners', as these tend to cause severe hangovers. Generally these are dark coloured drinks such as red wine, brandy, and port. Have some soft drinks too.

  And if you have water between each alcoholic tipple, you'll drink less booze and ultimately have a less severe hangover.

  But alcohol is also very dehydrating (this is the main cause of a hangover headache) so if you drink water between vodkas you'll be more hydrated and less likely to wake up with a splitting headache.

The first thing to do is to get rid of the alcohol that is still in your body. A type of sugar called fructose is a big help because it quickly burns off the alcohol that exists in the body.

Fructose is found in some fruits, and in larger quantities in bee honey. A good remedy is to drink apple or papaya juice sweetened with honey. In addition drink a lot of water to which you can add Aloe Vera gel.

It is great for rehydrating the body, and it reduces the dilation of the arteries and veins in the head, reducing the pressure, and thus the pain.