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hangover cure

Q - What's the best thing for a hangover?

A - Drinking heavily the night before ...

(with apologies to The Young Ones)

There would be few people not familiar with the after effects of a big night fuelled by alcohol: memory loss, nausea, and worst of all, a thumping headache. Essentially, you've poisoned your body with a toxin it doesn't much care for, and is doing it's best to remove. This means pain for you.

Generally if a hangover has arrived, there's no point complaining - the best response is to try and make it go away as soon as possible. Some starting points below:

• Drink juice - the water helps to rehydrate you, with the carbohydrate enabling faster absorption than just water. Lucozade is another possible option.
• If feeling nauseous, drink ginger tea, or find an alternative source of ginger
• A hot bath to sweat out toxins and other undesirable additions from the night before, as well relax aching muscles.

Method 1 - If taking the day off

Blend:

• Fennel (5 drops)
• Lavender (3 drops)
• Lemon (10 drops)
• Sandalwood (5 drops)

Mix 6-8 drops into the bath and ... soak.

Method 2 - If facing your co -workers

Blend:

• Fennel (4 drops)
• Juniper (3 drops)
• Grapefruit (10 drops)
• Rosemary (7 drops)

Mix 6-8 drops into the bath and ... soak.