Good news: if you're reading this you have survived the worst of your festive season over-indulgence. Bad news: if you're reading this but don't know whose bed you're in, or how you got there, you should read on.Sobering up after a few nights with Bacchus, catching only a few winks of sleep when the birds are greeting dawn, and the dread of dealing with your antics from last night in day's stark light, take their toll on body and mind.But fear not, there are about as many hangover cures as there are cocktail recipes. The internet offers you everything from the "liver doctor's advice", to hangover cures of the world and sound advice from the Mayo Clinic.The brave could try the Mongolian Mary. This so-called Asian special involves a pickled sheep's eye in tomato juice. Tomatoes contain the good stuff your liver will thank you for.Hangovers are caused by your liver not being able to break down alcohol fast enough. The simple sugars in tomatoes restart your body and mind, and lycopenes in the juice fight inflammation and hydrate you as well. As for the sheep's eye, it's probably to make you feel sorry enough to promise "never again".If your stomach is not too keen on sheep's eyes, keep to ginger and mint tea, orange juice or good ol' water. The smell of freshly brewed coffee may be hard to resist, but keep the Java to a minimum. Caffeine is a diuretic and getting over a hangover is about rehydrating.When you're ready for calories, skip the "full English" breakfast or braai leftovers. Stick to foods that are light, easy to digest and pack the right punch. Think eggs, bananas and asparagus, which will replenish what you lost in your booze binge...