If you're looking for hangover remedies, it probably means a couple drinks at happy hour turned into one too many, and now you've really done it. Your head's pounding and your stomach's turning. How can you possibly get rid of this hangover? Swearing off alcohol will prevent the next one, but it won't cure this hangover. Check out this list of the best hangover remedies and get some rest. You'll feel better in no time!

Don't reach for headache medicine too quickly, because, while painkillers will provide immediate relief, they can cause problems for the kidneys and liver with long-term use. Aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Ibuprin, Motrin IB, Nuprin) are hard on the stomach, while acetaminophen (Excedrin, Panadol, Tylenol) is hard on your kidneys and liver, which will be working overtime processing the alcohol.http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_hang.htm

Also, be wary of too much caffeine. Caffeine constricts blood vessels, and can provide headache relief. However, caffeine is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates the body. Since alcohol has already dehydrated your body, be sure to drink extra water or juice if you choose to drink a cup of coffee to help relieve your headache.http://abcnews.go.com/Health/TreatingPain/called-hangover-cures-helps-hurts/story?id=9457713&page=2

Another thing NOT to try is eating a big, greasy breakfast when you already have a hangover. Grease may help delay the absorption of alcohol and, therefore, help to prevent a hangover, but eating a greasy breakfast when you already have a hangover will probably just make you feel sicker.http://abcnews.go.com/Health/TreatingPain/called-hangover-cures-helps-hurts/story?id=9457713&page=4

Rehydrate your body! This is the most important thing you can do to fight a hangover. Alcohol is very dehydrating, so rehydrating your body may cure all your symptoms if they have occurred simply because of dehydration. Rehydrate with water, juice (which has the added benefit of replenishing vitamins), or sports drinks (which will also replenish electrolytes and potassium).

If your stomach is feeling queasy, make some ginger tea. The tea will help to rehydrate your body while the ginger will help to soothe your stomach.http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_hang.htm

Exercise will help get your blood going and push toxins out of your system. Try taking a walk, but bring along some Gatorade or a bottle of water to continue hydrating!http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_hang.htm

Potassium will help to counteract the effects of alcohol. There's potassium in Gatorade, but you can also get a healthy dose of potassium and vitamins by making a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey.http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_hang.htm

A little "hair of the dog that bit you" may help, but it may not. A morning-after bloody mary is a common hangover cure, but it is more likely that the tomato juice is doing all the "curing" rather than the vodka. Tomato juice is rich in vitamins, and it contains fructose, which helps your body metabolize alcohol faster.http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_hang.htm