Let's admit it as we get older the Christmas season becomes less and less kind to our body. Alcohol, decibels, endless banquets and lack of sleep are a diabolical cocktail that injects suffering where as children there was only illusion and good intentions. The solution: be careful with excesses and know which home remedies work best in each case.
Drinking and eating in moderation is in your hand and only in your hand, but with the home remedies we can give you a hand. The following will help you feel like a person again when things look worse, so include these products and plants in your Christmas shopping along with drinks and nougat.
Coconut water for hangovers
Potassium and magnesium deficiency caused by alcohol's powerful diuretic effect makes you feel weak and lethargic. Avoid coffee, milk, or whatever you normally eat for breakfast. Instead, eat a banana and drink as much coconut water as possible.
Cabbage promotes proper liver function. Include a salad of this vegetable in your meal to stimulate the body's natural detoxification process.
Olive oil before the party
If you prefer prevention, have a tablespoon of olive oil before the party. Many people claim that it works. It appears to be because it greases the intestines, limiting the body's absorption of alcohol.
Chamomile and star anise to lower the food
Infuse a tablespoon of chamomile flowers along with a star anise. Let it sit for 5 minutes, tightly covered, and drink it to see the digestive discomforts caused by the sugar, fats and alcohol of Christmas feasts disappear in a matter of minutes.
Thyme against headache
Headaches are very common around Christmas. The celebrations of this time of year are held in closed, hot and, above all, very noisy places. The perfect breeding ground for headaches. A thyme infusion and a few minutes of fresh air can help alleviate this problem.
Try to sleep as soon as you get home
If you spend all night partying, try to sleep as soon as you get home in the morning. It is the most propitious moment, since, if we leave it for noon, the levels of melatonin will be weaker than those of cortisol. A good cold shower before and a dark and calm environment will help you fall asleep better. And remember that the ideal is to sleep seven hours in a row.