NEW CELEBRATION CURES

Don't start or don't stop, because you can't have a hangover as long as you're drinking....

UMEBOSHI

 

Some Japanese sock their sake hangovers with umeboshi, dried sour plums steeped in green tea.

CARBS

You may know that saltines help to banish queasiness. They and their carb cousins, help your tummy to feel better after a night of too many cocktails.

HONEY

 

The fructose in honey helps your body to better metabolize the alcohol. It also contains potassium. Some recommend that you take two to six teaspoons of it every 20 minutes or until you feel better.

BUFFALO MILK

 

We think the Namibian Buffalo Milk hangover cure sounds delicious: a mixture of clotted cream, dark rum, spiced rum cream liqueur, and whole cream.

BANANAS

 

Bananas help push the hangover out of your system by replacing the potassium you’ve lost by your overindulgence.  

 

 

VITAMINS

 

You know the real only cure is to take a multivitamin and an aspirin just before you go to bed, but who remembers to do that when you come home after a night of drinking?

WASABI BATH

 

If the umeboshis don’t work well enough, try a detox bath with wasabi bath salts or a spoonful of wasabi powder and epsom salts.

SAUNA

 

Saunas can’t really steam the excess vodka out of you, but some Russians swear by it, especially if it includes a beating with birch branches.

SHU UEMURA STAGE PERFORMER INSTANT GLOW

 

You might be looking a bit gray after your night of play. Smooth on Shu Uemura Stage Performer Instant Glow after cleanser and serum, and watch your skin come to life. Works well alone or under makeup.

SISLEY BLACK ROSE CREAM MASK

 

Treat your face to a luxurious replenishment with Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask. You’re dehydrated, after all.

 

Now that you’re all prepared, we wish you happy, healthy, and beautiful celebrations.

 

Read more about Beautiful Celebrations, as they relate to Arts/Design, Nature/Science, Food/Drink, Place/Time, Mind/Body, and Soul/Impact in our posts throughout this week, including 10 Beautiful Celebration Books, Celebrating Winter’s Nature, New Celebration Treats: Bubbles & Sweets, New Celebration Tablescapes, and 10 Beautiful Celebrations Right Now.

 

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Photo Credits:

 

1) Courtesy of Hot Topics Forum. Saltines.

2) Courtesy of Nutrition is Medicine. Honey.

3) Julie Falk. Buffalo Milk.

4) Courtesy of Only HD Wallpapers. Bananas.

5) Courtesy of Dr. Anita Petruzzelli. Multi Vitamins.

6) Courtesy of Naturally Savvy. Wasabi Root.

7) Courtesy of Visit Finland. Sauna.

8) Courtesy of Shu Eemura. Stage Performer Instant Glow.

9) Courtesy of For Wallpaper. Black Rose.