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Certainly we have all heard of classic “folk cures” that have been conjured for every imaginable type of pain, ailment and malaise that regularly mottle the lives of human beings with a dash of excitement here and there. And “folk hangover cures” or “folk hangover remedies” are of no exception to the rule. Folk cures are defined as healing practices which are known to a limited sector of a population within a particular culture. The knowledge behind such cures are transmitted informally as something that is considered to be as general know-how, and these in turn, are put into practice by anyone within that same culture or belief system. A folk cure is also known or is defined as alternative medicine, and some of the more popular forms of which are Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy and even Hypnosis. While a lot may find it strange that hangover cures and hangover remedies have not been spared from the folk cure bandwagon, it would be interesting to note that there are about as many folk hangover remedies as there are beer bottles in a beer bottle case. Some of the more bizarre ones such as munching on raw cabbages and scalp stimulation may be eyebrow raisers, but needless to say, there have been claims of these being as effective as the rest of the known folk hangover cures such as: The Poland Pickle Puree – Pickles are small cucumbers which are preserved or flavored in a vinegar or brine solution. Pickles normally go well in a burger or on a hotdog, but there have been claims that drinking pickle juice helps in getting rid of a nasty hangover. It is said that since pickles naturally contain electrolytes and sodium just like your regular sports drink, it then makes sense that the consumption of pickle juice also helps in restoring the precious fluids lost during a drinking session (there have also been claims that this practice originated from Poland, but perhaps this is something best left to the imagination) Banana Milkshakes – It is also said that a fast way to get rid of a pesky hangover is to whip up a banana shake and drink to your heart’s content. The milk in the milkshake is said to soothe the tummy and also helps in rehydration. Bananas are full of electrolytes and are comprised of high concentrations of potassium, both of which are lost during serious rounds of drinking. Lacing the milkshake with honey is also recommended as honey contains a type of sugar called fructose that is known to metabolize alcohol in the body much faster. Body Burials – This is achieved by lovingly burying one’s self with sand up to the neck. The logic behind this is to allow the body to perspire a bit more, thus releasing more of the alcohol and toxins through sweating (there have also been claims that this practice originated or is commonly done by the Irish, but perhaps this is something that is best left to the Irish.) In retrospect, no matter how mundane or bizarre the methods might be for some, folk hangover cures will always be welcomed with an acceptable level of interest and hopefully, caution. It still pays to keep in mind that hangover remedies, though abundant, are still best to be checked against reliable medical resources to ensure that they serve the purpose of alleviating and not aggravating the hangover.