morning after
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A little over indulgence and what seemed like a brilliant idea at the time has become not so brilliant the morning after. Chances are that last night saw you out dancing the night away in some ridiculously high heels & drinking just a few too many cocktails.. or a combination of many of the occupations that are all part & parcel of being a reigning party princess, correct? All of which are draining you of your usual fabulousness and leaving you feel as though you are falling just a little short of your regular spectacular self. But so as to avoid any post-party regret there are a few ways to get your body forgiving the sins of the hours just gone & say hello to a new day feeling sparkling & fresh (...well almost).


Hangover Cure(s)
Ok so there is no one indisputable cure to stop the headbanging & elephants stomping about your tummy, but there are some pretty top preventative measures - like alternating water with wine. Didn't think of that last night? Try these tips:

Sleep. Wake up and your heads thumping? Close those eyes and sleep it off. Give your body time to recoup after the battering it took at the bar & dance floor last night!

If sleep fails, run yourself a hot bath, lay & soak. If you're lacking a tub, enjoy a long hot shower.

Fry-up. Stuffing a whole heap of greasy food into your gob may seem like the last thing you want to do, but eggs and meat are rich in cysteine (an amino acid) which is thought to be good at clearing toxins, of which your body is probably drowning in at present. The calorific fry up will also give you a boost of energy to get you up & about.

Berocca. Healthy energy boost. Drop a tablet in a pint of water & swill!

Water. & lots of it. Alcohol dehydrates your body. Water is the way to combat dehydration. Be a smart party girl & pop a big water bottle on your bedside table so when you wake from your slumber you can take a big swig from the comfort of your bed.


Treat those Toes!
So the heels were fabulous. There is no denying they were. But your feet are paying for the fabulousness today. Why not give your tired aching tootsies a soak. It need not be anything fancy, bicarbonate soda will do the job. Grab a small tub & fill it with hot water and add 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate soda and pop your feet in to soak for as long as you please. Your feet will be left feeling refreshed & your skin will be smooth & soft.


Raw & Rawrrr!
Get into some raw food goodness. If you have a blender or juicer at home, grab a whole bunch of fresh fruit & juice it up. Fruit juice is excellent for a number of reasons:

1. It boosts energy levels.
2. It can assist in ridding your body of toxins.
3. It replaces lost vitamins.
4. It's super healthy & delicious!

So drink up & jump into today with a bit of a rawrrr!


Music Mix-Up


The Morning After by aussie lads Zinc (who have now gone their separate ways but that's another story entirely). Seriously, watch this song - not only is it a top tune, but the boys are pretty darn easy on the eyes! This song will hit home while you're doing the above & giving your mind & body some greatly needed TLC.


Related Links

Check out this BBC Hangover Cure feature. It has some top tips as well as some more interesting view suggestions.