Friday, November 25, 2011

Post-holiday recovery plan


You know that bloated, nauseous feeling you get the morning after a gluttonous night? It's your body telling you that you need to take it easy. If you overdid it, you'll need to underdo it the next day. Your body doesn't understand that it's black Friday; it just needs to recover.

Digestive teas
  • Ginger
  • Chamomile
  • Peppermint
  • Fennel


Apple cider vinegar
Use one teaspoon per cup of warm water. Add some raw honey for a doubly powerful healing effect.




Apply heat
Heat increases blood circulation and accelerates healing. 
  • Place a hot water bottle over stomach
  • Take a warm Epsom salt bath


Take it easy
  • Eat small meals
  • Easily digestible foods
    • Cooked veggies
    • Eggs
    • Soups
    • Stews
Relax
  • Breathe deeply
  • Try reflexology
  • Take a nap
  • Meditate
  • Take a stroll in the park
  • Hug someone