Holiday, Celebrate!

With the holiday season upon us I thought I would take a bit of a different path with this post and offer up some advice on how to recover from the dreaded hangover.
Set Limits
First set some limits before you even start sipping. They say that if you don't have more than two drinks of anything you will be in the clear. But at that office holiday party two might not cut it.
Drink Clear
Should you drink more than two try to make them clear liquids. Rum, vodka and gin have fewer congeners, a byproduct of fermentation that is more likely to make you feel ill the next morning.
Keep Eating
Everyone knows an empty stomach does you no favors. At that party eat before and keep snacking all night long, especially if you exceed two drinks.
Alternate Sips
My own personal rule of thumb is drink a glass of water for every drink I down. Water is best, but any virgin drink will work too. Also remember a glass or two of water before bed.

Should you still wake up with your head banging like a rock concert guzzle as much water as possible. Water will help flush the alcohol from your system and help you back to feeling like a functional being.

One more remedy is a yoga pose, not to worry extreme flexibility not required.

Seated twist (ardha matsyendrasana)
Sit on the floor with your legs extended out in front of you. Bend your right leg at the knee and cross it over the left leg, planting your right foot on the outside of your left knee. Bend your left leg in, bringing your left foot next to your right hip. On your inhale, sit up taller and place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee. On your exhale, slowly windmill your right arm behind you, turning your torso so your body is rotated as far back and to the right as comfortably possible. Hold for five deep breaths, then slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.



And what would a post about hangovers be without a drink?
Here is a low-cal drink that won't ruin all that hard work you put in at the gym.
St. Germain and Champagne
1/2 part St. Germain
1/2 part Brut Champagne or dry sparkling wine
Float a half strawberry for garnish and a small dose of antioxidants too!


Cheers! Happy Holidays!