Evolution To WellBeing

4 Dec 2014

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Work parties and last minute pre-Christmas catch-ups with every friend you’ve forgotten to see throughout the year are all fun and games until someone has the grand idea of tequila (insert poison of choice). Family gatherings can also be made all that more bare-able by drowning out the small talk but does anybody REALLY like the way alcohol makes you feel the next day?

• Foggy
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Lethargy
• Tired
• Sore achey muscles (was it the laughing and dancing or perhaps just your body dealing with the toxins but my golly your abs hurt after a big drinking session)
• Regrets?

Never fear our health loving (part time party goers) Evo’s have compiled a list of their favourite magical hangover cures to help you beat the post-boozy blues…

1. Eat- before you start drinking- foods high in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Protein also slows the absorbtion of sugars so that your body has more time to break down the alcohol sugars. If your drinking session spans several hours perhaps pre-plan a scheduled second meal time

2. Make some important plans for the next day that you know you can’t cancel on, then keep them front of mind as the day/night progresses. You’re far more likely to execute a little self discipline (perhaps?)

3. B’s- Alcohol burns up B vitamins! So take a GOOD quality B before and after your drinking session

4. Drink plenty of water between drinks. Purchase a large bottle of sparkling water and have it nearby so that every time your glass is empty you have something else to reach for.

5. Fluid replacement- post session such as Hydralyte/Gastrolyte or Coconut water (fresh is best). Try and avoid sugary drinks such as Powerade etc as the sugar can dehydrate you more. Iced lemon or ginger infused water with a pinch of sea salt also works

6. Exercise- It may be the last thing you feel like doing and we by all means discourage high intensity exercise but if you can peel yourself off the couch, exercise will help release endorphins, get the oxygen pumping and the blood flowing to kick start the waste elimination process a lot quicker than lazing the day away

7. Eat recovery foods high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help your body eliminate the waste products and rehydrate you- one of our trainers SWEARS by fresh raspberries! You might feel like a greasy fry up or pastries but toxins on top of toxins don’t help the body out at all

And last but not least the winner with Unanimous votes

8. A chilly ocean dip to clear the cobwebs

The bottom line is that your hangover really is determined by the quantity and type of alcohol, the time frame in which you spread your drinks, your body type and your previous drinking experience. Exercise a little self-restraint, know your body and your limits and survive the summer silly season with minimal dusty days!