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Hangover Heaven
Topic Started: Sep 12 2016, 03:05 PM (165 Views)
Riley
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HOLY CARP!!!
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/04/05/got-225-these-guys-say-they-can-cure-your-hangover.html
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George K
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"I specialize in protein purification and characterization."

That's medspeak for "bullshit".

That said, good for him. I don't know whether the stuff works or not, but if you think it does, that's good enough.

This guy has tapped into a rich market, and there are similar services in Chicago.

I think it would be a nice thing for me to do in my retirement. All you need is some skill in starting an IV.

Sign me up.
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Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

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Riley
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Do you think it could work, and is it safe?
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Renauda
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A Russian hangover cure....

Ground charcoal and pickle juice.

It works. I know.
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John D'Oh
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If you drink enough of it, the hangover probably doesn't seem so bad.
What do you mean "we", have you got a mouse in your pocket?
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George K
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Riley
Sep 12 2016, 03:16 PM
Do you think it could work, and is it safe?
It's probably safe. All the "meds" they give are relatively benign. Hangovers are partly caused by dehydration (and the IV fluids take care of that). The nausea is taken care of by anti-nausea meds.
Ibuprofen? Sure.

Then, they descend into the BS part: "a proprietary concoction of substances like glutathione and taurine to attack "oxidative stress and free radicals." " What the hell does that mean?

I'm not aware of any science that says IV vitamins stop hangovers, but what the hell?

From his website:
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DR. BURKE'S RAPTURE HANGOVER CURE – $259
If you have a truly “Epic” hangover, then this package was designed for you. This is our flagship package and takes approximately 35 to 40 minutes to complete. It includes:

1. One liter of IV hydration - probably a good thing, but...one liter? C'mon don't be so stingy.

2. IV Nausea Medicine - probably a good thing

3. IV Headache Medicine - probably a good thing (though it's probably ibuprofen). Granted, it's probably a lot more effective IV than orally.

4. IV Vitamins and Antioxidants -what?

5. IV Anti-heartburn medicine - probably a good thing

6. Intravenous electrolytes - probably a good thing

7. 30 minutes of oxygen - what?

8. Super B shot (similar to a B12 shot, but five times better.) - show me the science

9. New! Potent mix of Amino Acids to combat inflammation and fatigue - show me the science

10. Antioxidant and vitamin pills to go - show me the science

A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Just dont stop drinking.
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John D'Oh
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If you're willing to pay $250 to have a hangover removed, you deserve to be charged that much.

What a bunch of pussies.
What do you mean "we", have you got a mouse in your pocket?
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George K
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John D'Oh
Sep 12 2016, 04:30 PM
If you're willing to pay $250 to have a hangover removed, you deserve to be charged that much.

What a bunch of pussies.
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A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Luke's Dad
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What happened to having a Bloody Mary? Always worked for me.
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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blondie
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I seem to remember giving vitamin B12 injections to our overly drunken teenagers coming into ICU. I know I did this because there was one night we had a gang of them and I was lining up all these syringes on a tray with red stuff in them (I called it dessert) and laughing. I also recollect (on the wards), giving TPN (baggies of the yellow stuff, the amino acids) to our addicts(?) or was it anorexics (?) when they'd come in, usually high as kites. Were these treatments abandoned & replaced with modern science?
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John D'Oh
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Back when I was a lad we'd just lie around all day moaning and groaning and saying we'd never drink again.

Young folk today....
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Renauda
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I recall the Brits had an over the counter hangover cure called Andrew's Answer. It came in a packet and you mixed it into a glass of water like Alka-Seltzer.

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Sep 13 2016, 05:21 AM
I recall the Brits had an over the counter hangover cure called Andrew's Answer. It came in a packet and you mixed it into a glass of water like Alka-Seltzer.

I think that's basically paracetamol (i.e. acetaminophen) and caffeine. Probably not the greatest idea to take lots of acetaminophen after drinking.
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