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TRY THESE HANGOVER-PROOF
HEALTH TRICKS
1. DE-BLOAT WITH COCONUT
digestive system from absorbing too much acetaldehyde (the chemical in alcohol that you a flat tummy. ‘Dairy can’t be broken down in the small intestines, which causes inflammation, thus bloating,’ says lifestyle coach Steve Bessant. Try Bessant & Drury’s 4. POP A PRETOX PILL: Collagen pills,
relentless award season,’ explains Nichola they’re so last year. If it’s glowing skin Joss. ‘It’s also a great trick for tightening you’re after, make friends with fulvic acid, the latest super-pill to stop you flagging. de-puffing ankles.’ Pass us a flannel! 8. ALL HAIL THE HANGOVER DRIP:
minerals to every cell of the body, giving you more energy, clearer skin and better digestion,’ says pharmacist Shabir Daya. ‘Unlike supplements that need processing by the body, vitamin infusions get straight to where they’re needed, the bloodstream. 5. SWAP SUGAR FOR STEVIA: The
‘When we drink we lose valuable water- party season zaps energy levels. So keep soluble vitamins like B12 and C that are vital for brain function and supporting the calories by swapping table sugar for the nervous system – a vitamin IV is a quick, targeted way to replace these nutrients, Stevia. ‘Stevia won’t spike insulin levels making it the perfect pick-me-up,’ explains that lead to skin inflammation and energy crashes, plus it’s half the calories of ordinary Detox. The Hangover Infusion is available 9. DO THE CAFFEINE FACIAL:
is a caffeine kick and we’re not talking Starbucks. ‘Grab a few handfuls of coarse YOU’VE WOKEN UP WITH
instant coffee granules and exfoliate your BELLA SWAN SKIN AND A
skin, then rinse gently away. The caffeine MOUTH AS DRY AS YOUR
re-energises tired skin giving it an instant 2. HOP ON THE FERMENTED FOOD
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could opt for one of the new skin heroes WITH THESE DETOX
containing caffeine. We love Super Facialist COMMANDMENTS
Kitchen Lily Simpson, it’s the perfect party 6. SPRINT IT OUT: Running on a
pretox trick. ‘Fermenting is the ultimate hangover? Sounds like torture, but a short 10. POWER THROUGH WITH
superfood as the fermenting process creates intense sprint is just what a body needs PROTEIN: ‘You may think you’re craving essential gut-friendly probiotic ingredients.’ after a night on the tiles, as sweating it grease or sugar, but what your body really Lily suggests making a batch of fermented out is the fastest way for your body to rid needs is protein to support the liver’s itself of alcohol. Good news is that short detoxing process,’ says nutritionist Vicki and sweet is best for serious sweat, so try the party season. ‘Grate a cabbage, add hitting the treadmill for two minutes of by a bacon butty after a heavy night. The high-intensity interval sprints, popular at perfect morning-after meal? ‘An omelette or seal in a mason jar and leave at room super gyms like Equinox and Claire Danes’ packed with spinach – it’s rich in protein temperature for a few days until vast liquid NYC workout haunt, Peak Performance. and detoxing antioxidants,’ says Vicki. ‘Run at a high speed for 30 seconds, then liquid and rinse the cabbage, return to the rest for 30 seconds. Repeat 4 to 6 times, £30 – a protein powder that curbs post- liquid and mix.’ If that doesn’t float your increasing your speed each time,’ suggests party cravings with fibre, green tea extract, minerals and vitamins (proteinworld.com). ■ 7. FREEZE-WRAP YOUR SKIN: Ever
3. HANGOVER-PROOF JUICE:
wonder how A-listers keep their skin zingy ‘Dehydration is the biggest cause of a hangover but drinking water after drinking season? Kate Moss’s favourite facialist only increases the absorption of alcohol into spills one post-party trick. ‘I wet a muslin the blood stream,’ explains nutritionist and face cloth soaked in a few drops of serum co-author of Honestly Healthy, Vicki Edgson. and pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes, Who knew? ‘It’s not tasty, but drinking then place it over the face until it thaws aloe vera juice before you go to bed will out – it instantly tightens and brightens. stabilise the acid/alkaline levels and repair Celebrities do it all the time during the the lining of the gut faster than anything else.’ Aloe vera juice is available from

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