Recover From Almost Anything

You danced, drank, or dined the night away, and now you have regrets. Whether it’s a bellyache, a hangover, or a serious case of the sleepies—or (poor you) all of the above— this guide will help you feel like your awesome self again.

- Rachel Morris

If you overdid it on the buffet…

FIRST TRY: Heartburn medicine. That unpleasant aftermath of large meals and certain foods can feel like a fire in your chest, though you may also have a sore throat or a sour taste in your mouth. Reach for a gentle acid neutralizer like Mylanta or Alka-Seltzer. You can also pop a piece of sugarless gum: Research shows that the constant chewing increases saliva production to help neutralize acid before it can splash back up your esophagus.

NEXT STEP: Slip into something comfortable. Peeling off your skinny jeans or shape wear as soon as you walk through the door isn’t just #freedom. Restrictive clothing puts pressure on the abdomen, which can make you feel stuffed and worsen acid reflux.

WHEN YOU’RE UP TO IT: Eat some toast. Keep your next meal simple. Foods that are difficult to break down—such as fatty or spicy dishes and even high-fiber vegetables—will only keep your already worn GI tract working overtime, says Lisa Ganjhu, D.O., a gastroenterologist at New York University’s Langone Health. Baby your belly with small, easy-to-digest bites like white toast or scrambled eggs.