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Reuters:
Holiday revelers have tried many an odd cure for hangovers, but now doctors suggest one that really might work. Eating honey, according to the National Headache Foundation, could help you avoid hangover headaches altogether.
``Honey on a cracker or piece of toast, before or after drinking, may prevent a hangover,'' according to a statement from the headache experts.
``Honey--as opposed to some other sugar stores--has fructose, which competes for the metabolism of alcohol,'' Dr. Merle Diamond, associate director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago told Reuters Health. This competition prevents the rapid change in alcohol levels that causes the 'bang' headache in the morning, she said.
``Tomato juice, another good source of fructose, also helps to burn alcohol faster,'' according to the National Headache Foundation.
``But honey works best,'' she said.
More information at www.headaches.org