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BEAUTY FASHION POP CULTURE HEALTH |
December 27, 2008 |
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We’re not going to endorse drinking ‘til it hurts, in fact, we want you to have a happy, hydrated, regretless holiday season. Because unless you had the time of your life at your office holiday party, a bad hangover is rarely worth it. But when you’re pinned between the drinks table and your boss and you’ve both run out of witty conversation, the answer to the question “Is it worth it?” will always be a resounding “yes.” Your holiday hangover guide awaits you. |
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Rest an ice-pack on your puffy eyes in the morning, and resist the urge to rub. Don't forget to pack big black sunglasses in your purse to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Also, although you might wish you were dead, you're not, so don't look it. Add color to your drained face with Benetint's Posietint. |
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We're not really sure how anyone can survive the holiday party circuit and manage to elude a bad case of hangover hair. If you couldn't shampoo in the morning (that extra 20 minutes of sleep was life or death), toss a cute cap over your flattened bedhead (like Rachel Bilson). If you don't have a flattering hat, pick up T3 Refresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo. It absorbs the grease from your mashed roots and pumps in volume. |
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If you do have time to get in the shower, switch the water between hot and cold, this will shock your system and open your eyes. Power walk to work. The cold, clean air and sweat filtering are just what that doctor ordered. |
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Your co-workers will smell last night's party walk in the door before you do. Just double up on the deodorant that wore off from dancing, but don't overdo the perfume. In fact, it's best not to spray on scents at all, as your nose will be extra sensitive, and you don't want to lose it all over your keyboard. |
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Fill up your eco-friendly reusable water bottle, and don't stop 'til you hit bottom, then go again. Repeat all the livelong day. Step away from the espresso. Caffeine will only elongate the battle. Don't do it, unless it's a cold can of Coke packed with carbonation to calm your tummy. |
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A tuna melt is a great idea: canned fish is packed with minerals, and all that cheese and bread isn’t going to hurt, it’s going to suck up grease and mask the pain. Get a pickle on the side—pickles are all minerals. So is tomato juice, celery, and cucumber sushi. Spices are recommended too. Apparently, they distract your body from trying to process all that alcohol. |
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Your body is lacking B12 (a water soluble vitamin with a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and for the formation of blood). Don't forget ibuprofen (chances are your headache won't let you). By the way, taking ibuprofen at night doesn't really help, and is worse on your liver. Take it right when you wake up for greatest effect. Also, you'll feel like ruminating over everything you said last night, but don't. Pop some Vitamin C, which will help replenish all the serotonin you killed with that fourth glass of wine. |
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Remember, women have lower levels of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase, something men have plenty of. This enzyme breaks down alcohol and allows guys to metabolize their drinks better. Don't try to keep up with the boys, even if you think this bit of body chemistry info isn't fair. (It isn't). One drink for them is two drinks for you. |
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Drink 1-2 cups of water with every cocktail or beer. If you can, ignore the calorie comparisons and keep it to beer. Wine, alcohol, and cocktails put you on the losing end of a long night, fast. EAT. Save your dieting for the New Year, and line your stomach with cheese nachos before you drink. You'll drink less and feel better in the morning, and the extra pounds are worth saving your job/integrity/relationship. |
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There's no such thing as elegantly wasted. Once is ok, twice is questionable, but three times, and you're just the Office Drunk. |
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