Staying hangover free this holiday season is not going to be easy, especially with all the unhealthy food thrown into the mix. However, there are a few things that you can do to help get back and track and not feel like complete garbage. First things first, you need to start out with a healthy baseline in order to prevent any negative side effects from all this holiday season has to give. This means staying on top of your vitamins and minerals by eating a healthy diet. Staying hydrated is always key, but sometimes it's easier said than done. Luckily, there are a few more tips and tricks to help you stay as healthy as possible, as easy as possible.
This tea brand is one of the best preventative hangover solutions on the market. Hangover Tea is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, to keep your body hydrated with the right things to keep you running at 100%. Starting with a healthy baseline means more than just drinking water. When you drink alcohol it decreases the number of vital nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, according to the National Institutes of Health. Luckily, Hangover Tea is made from a special blend of ingredients like hibiscus, milk-thistle, and kudzu root, all of which help boost the circulatory system and liver function. Kudzu root specifically has been used for hundreds of years to treat the negative effects of alcohol consumption, as well as alcohol cravings. Hangover Tea is a safe and natural way to ingest kudzu and keep your body functioning properly.
Many of us enjoy the holidays, but many of us, don't. It's okay not to be happy during the holidays, but the key is to check in with yourself and to know exactly how you're feeling. It's easy to overindulge in social situations, especially during the holidays, because of the added pressure they bring. There are generally more social gatherings during this time as well as familial pressures, so do yourself a favor and give yourself a pep-talk before venturing out. Keeping yourself in check will most likely keep you from drowning your sorrows with too much booze, according to Dr. Dawn DeSylvia a veteran in functional and integral medicine.
Keeping your hands busy can work wonders during your next holiday party. When you're hands are free, you're more likely to keep drinking, even if you've had enough. An easy way to do this is to help with food preparation and handouts, help with clean-up, or play games. These are all interactive things that will keep you from chatting and losing track of how much wine you've had. Dr. DeSylvia says dancing is also helpful, “Dancing is great because it’s fun and it’s hard to dance with a drink in your hand."
You can also try to curb a hangover by drinking activated charcoal drinks. Activated charcoal helps detoxify the body by binding to toxins and helping to move them through the body faster, preventing negative hangover symptoms. However, it can also do the same to vitamins and minerals if taken too much, especially when you're taking medication.
Luckily, there is an easier and less stressful drink to help detoxify your body.
Milk thistle and elderberry are known for their detoxification properties, much like activated charcoal. The benefit with these ingredients is you can't over-do them like you can the charcoal. They're also found in high amounts in Hangover Tea, so you can ingest them in a flavorful and delicious way. Steep some of the Blissberry tea before you drink alcohol and you will be able to prevent a nasty hangover by maintaining a healthy baseline and boosting liver function.
When you wake up and feel a little foggy and sick, finish the process with the second step, the Green Tea, to keep the detoxification going.
Everyone loves a good mimosa at brunch, but unfortunately, it can do more to impact your hangover than drinking the night before. In the morning, you have less of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, the primary enzyme that breaks down alcohol, than you do at night. So you're not crazy, you do get more drunk at brunch off fewer drinks than you do pounding back a few at trivia night. So if you know you're going to be doing a lot of holiday boozing, skip the cocktail at brunch and save it for later. You'll thank yourself when you wake up hangover free.
Do yourself a favor and skip the overtly sugar cocktails and go for something easier for your body to bounce back from. It may be hard not to drink all the delicious holiday cocktail concoctions, but you'll be glad you did. Drinks like eggnog, hot buttered rum, and spiked cider are all packed with sugar and will help the booze dehydrate you even further. Stick to spiced vodka-based cocktails that have real cranberry juice and not cranberry juice cocktail, or a hot toddy to get the holiday spirit this season.
You may think hitting the gym before a night out might do you good, but in reality, it's making your hangover worse. While burning off all the calories you're about to drink may seem like a good thing, you're actually dehydrating your body right before dehydrating it some more. No matter how much water you drink it won't compare to the amount you can drink all day in preparation. Start working out in the morning instead, that way you can nourish your body all day before hitting the dance floor.
Everyone has their go-to beverage when it comes to bar hopping, but what you drink can significantly affect your hangover intensity. Drinking darker liquors, like whiskey or bourbon, can create more intense hangovers because they have more toxins than light liquors, like gin or vodka. The more toxins your body has to expel the worse you're going to feel.
When you eat heavy and carb loaded meals while you're drinking, you're sending your liver into overdrive. Many think bread will soak up the alcohol and make you feel better, but it's just not true. Your liver is working overtime trying to rid the toxins and booze from your body and the last thing you want to do is give it extra work regulating your blood sugar. Stick to protein-rich low carb dishes if you're going to indulge in an extra glass of wine or beer.
Bitter greens are your best friend when it comes to kicking a hangovers butt. Indulge in bitter greens like artichokes, kale, arugula, broccoli rabe, dandelion greens, endive, and radicchio, because they're experts in increasing glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant in your body. Glutathione also boosts the immune system, which you're going to need help with after a night of drinking.
When you get home after a fun night out, try not to just pass out the moment you walk in the door. You'll want to start counteracting the effects of a hangover right away. An easy way to do this is mixing cinnamon, turmeric, and water. It may not be the best tasting concoction out there, but those spices are great for fighting off extra aldehydes which are notorious for hangover symptoms. If you can, after you chug that down, take a vitamin B-complex--it'll help you metabolize alcohol faster. Honestly, drinking Hangover Tea is much easier, and tastier.
Probiotics are another great tool to fight the dreaded hangover. When you drink the natural microflora in your stomach get all messed up, and probiotics help rebalance your natural levels, alleviating an upset stomach.
Taking a shot of chlorophyll before hitting the hay will do wonders for your morning mood. Chlorophyll is what makes green plants green, and taking a condensed shot of it provides your body with detoxification and inflammation. Sure, it doesn't taste that great, but neither did the six shots of vodka you took last night.
Ginger is a wonder-worker when it comes to post-drinking nausea. It also helps with inflammation, a common side effect of alcohol, as well as muscle soreness from hitting the dance floor. It can be a bit hard to swallow when you're hungover, so try steeping ginger tea, or better yet, Hangover Tea, which has ginger, cinnamon, dandelion, matcha, kudzu, among almost every other beneficial supplement on this list.
Choosing the right post-drinking meal can have a serious effect on how long you feel hungover. When you wake up you might not want to eat fruit or a green juice and that's okay. Your body may be calling for monounsaturated fats, which help produce adiponectin, a hormone that works wonders for regulating blood sugar. A great source of monounsaturated fats is avocado. Yes, you may need the most basic breakfast Instagram has ever been obsessed with, avocado toast. You can also change it up with some lemon zest which can benefit your liver.
Coconut water has become a major talking point in the last couple of years because of how well it hydrates the body versus plain water. Packed with vitamins and minerals, coconut water is an amazing hangover cure. It also has high levels of potassium, which help even out sodium levels. However, depending on the brand, it can be loaded with sugar as well, so try to get 100% organic coconut water instead of a juice blend.
Silica has been known to benefit skin and bones by helping calcium get fully absorbed by the body, but recently it's been known to help with rapid rehydration. There are a few adverse side effect to this supplement in too much concentration, so talk with your health provider to be sure it's right for you. Or, stick to the many other options on this list.
The old bartenders secret to getting through a hangover while working is soda water with bitters, and trust me, it works. The carbonation in the soda water will help with the upset stomach and when in combination with bitters it will soothe any nausea you might have. Bitters were created from the gentian root in the 1800's for its medicinal properties and quickly became a home remedy for upset stomachs. Oddly enough, these days they're mostly used for flavoring alcoholic drinks but maintain their medicinal properties. These days they come in a variety of flavors so you can find one that also tastes good.
Peppermint oil is a godsend when it comes to an upset stomach, and although it won't cure your hangover, it will alleviate the nauseating symptoms. You can apply it directly to your stomach or drop some onto your tongue and within minutes you'll feel your nausea disappear. When you don't feel nauseous you're more likely to be able to eat and drink more water, which will help speed up your hangover recovery. You can also drink peppermint tea, but Hangover Tea would probably be a better option if you're sticking to tea because it'll actually cure your hangover rather than just tampering down the symptoms.
Napping is also going to be one of the easiest things to do to cure your hangover, because your body needs the chance to recover, and it recovers the fastest while sleeping. When you fall asleep while intoxicated your normal sleep patterns are disrupted and you don't get the benefits of a good nights rest, not matter if you get eight hours or two. When you've rid your body of most of the alcohol from the night before, try and nap the rest of it off.
Certainly everyone has experienced a hangover. Many of us have tried to hide them or get rid of them, but they always seem to kick our butts for days at times. Well here at the labs of HangoverTea we have sat down around lunch break and completed some interesting research about the many ways to fight and hide from the dreaded hangover (that's our mission btw :) Some of these may just be plain obvious, but please just thank us later. Here are some of histories most tried and best ways to combat a hangover.
Waking up with a hangover from the night before can be a buzzkill especially if you're expected to show up bright eyed and bushy tailed to work or class the next morning. Fortunately, there are many ways you can hide your hangover from your boss, co-workers, peers, or professors will never be any wiser. The first thing you need to do is take a hot shower. Washing off the night before and getting ready for a fresh new day is definitely a good start to hiding any hangover from the mind to the severe.
Brushing your teeth is another crucial step in masking a hangover from the world. Not only does fresh breath get rid of the bad taste of last nights booze and give you fresh breath for the day, but it also makes you feel bright and clean. Brushing with a mint toothpaste is also great for revitalizing the senses. Nobody will suspect a thing especially paired with this next hangover hack.
This may not be a common hangover hiding hack but it does wonder especially if you have to meet people face to face while hungover. Great for men and women, is the hack of putting eye drops into your eyes in the morning before class or work. Eye drops will freshen up those tired eyes and get rid of any bloodshot or discoloration that may have occurred over a night of drinking. Put the little bottle of eye drops in your purse or pocket to use throughout the day as needed and your good to go. Another great hack to remove some of the fog behind the eyes from the night before is brewing a nice mug of Hangover Tea.
Not only will you look more awake but you will definitely feel more awake with this hangover hiding duo. Our next hack is subtle but makes all the difference in hiding that hangover.
Brushing out your bedhead from a night of wild partying or drinking is also a great way to throw people off of your trail. Messy hair is a dead give away of a wild night and nobody will suspect a thing with a nicely combed or brushed out head of hair. No need to style, curl, or blow dry, just brush out the knots and your good to go.
Although as tempting as it might be to throw on your favorite pair of sweats and get out the door in the morning, sweatpants are a dead giveaway for those who are hungover. You might think that not dressing up will keep the attention of off your hungover state but in fact, it only highlights it. Dress in your most put together outfit and hit the office or classroom, it's hard to look hungover when your in your best dressed get up. Dress for success and put on your sharpest outfit and embrace the day.
Your skin is the largest organ and it also is the first place to show signs of a rough night out drinking. Drinking dehydrates the skin, washes out the complexion and can highlight those wrinkles, dark spots, dark circles, and blemishes. Putting on a face mask is a great way to rejuvenate your hungover skin and give you that healthy glow. Face masks also wake you up and can awaken the senses for the long day ahead.
In addition to slapping on a facemask another step to hiding even the nastiest of hangovers is cleaning the skin with a natural toner or used tea bag (do this after you've had a cup of Hangover Tea in the morning). This will restore the cells and clear the clogged pores from sweating out the alcohol in your system the night before. Your skin will thank you and nobody will suspect a thing.
This is an odd one but a good one, channel your inner Kim Kardashian or favorite celebrity's confidence. Kim is arguably one of the most confident people in Hollywood and she most likely has had her fair share of hangovers as well. Fake it till you make it, and nobody will suspect that you had a wild night. Hold your head high, look people in the eyes, and smile. Being hungover you will want to hide away from people but that is a dead giveaway sign of a hangover. Nobody can see past a confident persona even if it's forced.
Not only does Kim have the confidence of a queen but every queen has a secret weapon. The Kardashians all swear by their secret beauty products and remedies.
We think they've got to try some Hangover Tea.
With mug in hand, hold your head high, and maybe give our next hack a try as well.
Another hangover hack that has been taken straight from the playbook of Kim Kardashian and many other celebrities who are constantly in the limelight is to brighten up your eyes. if you wear makeup pop a shimmer bright eyeshadow on your inner corner to make your eyes appear bright, open, and most of all, awake! Nobody will think you have a hangover with bright and awake looking eyes.
Getting a little bit of extra energy to add a pep to your step is also a great way to mask a hangover. Many suggest coffee for that extra boost of energy but if you have a nasty hangover and don't want to get a hangover headache it might be best to opt for decaf or drink a more natural remedy like a mug of Hangover Tea that won't give you the caffeine jitters like coffee does. Hydrate with lots of water is also a crucial step in fighting a headache and concealing a hangover.
Dark circles and bags under your eyes can happen even if you got a good amount of sleep, especially when you have been drinking booze. Using a concealer and makeup that is a shade lighter than your foundation, dot it under the eyes and blend out to fully cover up and fine lines, dark circles, or bags that may show up in the morning. Sleepy eyes are another telltale sign of a hangover so if you can hide the sleepy eye symptoms you should be golden.
Nourishing your body after a night out is crucial for not only fighting a hangover but hiding any oncoming hangover symptoms that may be headed your way. Hangover Tea is great not only to wake you up from the groggy haze from the night before, but it's also packed with antioxidants and all the essentials to restore and nourish your body. Pair a mug of Hangover Tea with your morning green juice in the morning and you will be ready for the day and so will your body.
Nourishing your body will hide that hangover but if you really want to glow check out this next tip.
Tired and dull skill can sometimes even show through your average makeup look. To avoid looking tired and washed out using a highlighting product on your cheekbones, the bride of your nose, the sides of your forehead, and even a little on your chin for that seamless healthy glow. This helps create that healthy glow from within look and nobody will be able to tell that it's just a bit of makeup.
A little bit of mascara can do wonders on a tired and hungover face. Mascara is subtle, yet makes all the difference in the world. It brightens the eyes up by lifting your lashes for a more perky and defined eye shape, and you instantly look much more awake and less tired. Not to mention this technique paired with all the other hacks on this list will really tie a look together and nobody will suspect a thing with your bright and awake looking face.
Popping mints or gum is a great way to freshen up your breath and hide that nasty taste in your mouth from drinking too much booze the night before. The mintiness of the gum or mint is also a great way to stimulate your senses and wake you up a bit more. Not allowed to chew gum in class or the office? Pour some Hangover Tea into a mug or thermos and you can get the same effect as gum or mints but in a much more discreet manner.
As you may know by now, hangovers are most noticeable in the face. Its where people look to greet you, talk to you, and if you have work or class you want to make sure you're looking alive for whatever comes your way. One trick to achieve a glowing healthy and awake look is to find a natural blush color that suits your skin and apply it to the apples of your cheeks. This will instantly give you some lifelike color to your complexion and really tie your look together.
Of course, what you give your body when it's hungover is of the utmost importance. In order to look better and feel better its best to stick to the most natural remedies, you can find. Drinking a freshly brewed mug of Hangover Tea is not only the best natural remedy designed exactly to cure a hangover, but it also has an enticing aroma that will help reset all of your senses from the night before. This hack is also the quickest fix to hiding and curing a nasty hangover.
Take your hangover hiding game that extra mile with this next hack.
Looking fresh, feeling fresh, are all very important but if your not smelling fresh that can often be the first thing people notice. When you drink your body gets rid of the toxins in alcohol through sweating them out throughout the night and even the next day after drinking. To avoid smelling like your long night, its best to spritz your favorite scent to freshen up and hide the hangover stench from those who may be in close quarters with you.
This might sound like an out of the box hack for hiding a hangover but its one that nobody will ever suspect. Rocking a bold lip color is often a great way to hide a hangover because not only will it brighten up your day but a bold lip screams confidence. Would a hungover person rock a bold lip? You wouldn't think so. That's exactly why adding a pop of color will throw people off your trail, because nobody is expecting it.
Lastly, don't be too hard on yourself for the fun night you might of had. Hangovers are bound to happen when you're getting a bit carried away with friends or loved ones and there is no better remember than laughing it off at the end of a long day. When you have successfully hidden your hangover from your office or class, its time to relax and remember at the end of the day, it's not that big of a deal after all.
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