By Nick Livingston 

Now you've done it and it is official: you have a hangover. Now what? No matter what you do, sleep and water or juice should be included because your body needs rest and to rehydrate in order to recover.

Sleep. Rest is your best friend at this point because your body needs to recover. It is best to stay in bed so call in to work if you have to. You will sound so horrible on the phone that they may believe you (unless they saw you at the bar last night).

Liquids. Replenish your body with fruit or vegetable juice and water. Also, eat mineral and protein rich food, even if you don't feel like it.

Drink a Bloody Mary. While your blood is dealing with the new alcohol it is ignoring the old and in the mean time, the tomato juice and celery are full of replenishing vitamins.

Avoid caffeine. A weak cup of coffee may be okay, but a lot of caffeine will continue to dehydrate you, which is the opposite of what you want right now.

Avoid pain killers if possible. The side effects of aspirin, Tylenol, and ibuprofen can be magnified when alcohol is in your system, so it is best (even though it may be the first thing you reach for) to avoid them to kill the hangover pain. Aspirin is a blood thinner, just like alcohol, and can intensify its effects and Tylenol (or acetaminophen) can cause more damage to your liver. Ibuprofen can also cause stomach bleeding. So be cautious when going for the quick relief.