Ah, the holidays are upon us. Festivities are filled with a steady flow of merriment, tempered with an equal dose of organic wine. There are countless invitations to holiday parties and your attendance is a must, because ‘tis the season! You arrive ready to deck the halls in your snazziest Christmas sweater and so the party has started!
Often we can overschedule ourselves with parties and forget the importance of self-care over the holidays. A lack of quality sleep, too much sugar and overindulging in the “Season’s Spirits” can take its toll on the body.
You can easily have one too many glasses of wine, and before you know you it, you will find yourself at the corner of gingerbread lane and not-so-jolly avenue.
Feeling a lighter shade of Mistletoe green?
The dreaded morning after-effects of over indulgence can be remedied by following these 5 easy steps. All of the recommended remedies are 100% Natural and harness the healing power of plants with essential oils. Some of the greatest benefits of essential oils are that they detoxify the body and boost endorphins, which elevate our mood. These remedies have licensed Natural Product Numbers (NPN) and are recognized by Health Canada to offer health benefits. An NPN can be referenced on Health Canada’s website for full product information and health benefit details. Saje Natural Wellness carefully blends each remedy with superior quality essentials oils that have been suspended in carrier oil making it safe to apply directly to the skin. These remedies are an ideal alternative to using pharmaceuticals like anti-nausea medication, acetaminophen or antacids often used to treat the common hangover. All of the following remedies can be layered and applied as often as needed:
Stress Release applied on the soles of the feet to address sleeplessness and anxiety. Alcohol can have an adverse affect on the quality of your sleep. Just when you were ready to “sleep off” a hangover, you may find yourself wide awake like a kid on Christmas Eve. Alcohol is known as a depressant but it can actually have the reverse effect on the brain. When consuming alcohol, the body stops producing glutamate, a neurotransmitter that promotes stimulation of the brain. When alcohol is processed in the body and blood alcohol levels reach zero, the body then makes up for lost time by over-producing the stimulant, which in turn makes you feel wide awake. Stress Release remedy roll-on promotes a deeper state of relaxation, balances hormones, and reduces anxiety helping you to sleep it off.
Peppermint Halo headache and migraine remedy applied around the hairline, trapezius, and upper chest is a number one best seller for easing all headaches. This four-minute miracle remedy helps cool your core temperature, increases the blood flow to the head, and reduces throbbing pain. This remedy is a must have for your holiday season and beyond. Apply every hour until symptoms are relieved.
Eater’s Digest remedy applied in a clock-wise direction on the abdomen is a great way to calm nausea and reduce an upset stomach. Alcohol causes the delicate lining of the stomach and intestines to become inflamed causing symptoms to arise.
#SajeTip: This remedy can be inhaled when applied under the nose to help reduce dizziness, applied directly to the chest to eliminate heartburn, and clockwise on the stomach to reduce pain and inflammation. Reapply this remedy in 15 minutes if symptoms persist.
Super Detox remedy applied on the neck, near the underarm, pelvis, above the knees and soles of the feet helps to remove toxins at a cellular level while supporting the liver in its task to “clean up” after the previous night. This blend contains all the most powerful detoxifying essential oils like lemon, fennel, juniper berry and peppermint. These oils stimulate toxins to exit the body via the lymphatic system. Toxins are then excreted through breath, sweat, and urine.
The co-founder of Saje, Jean-Pierre LeBlanc recommends this refreshing remedy be applied before a shower for maximum results. The steam of the shower will help to speed up how fast the essential oils penetrate the skin and get you feeling back to normal in no time.
Water and Repeat. It is well known that the body becomes dehydrated at an advanced rate when drinking alcohol. When alcohol is consumed, it inhibits the pituitary gland from releasing hormones that naturally cause the kidneys to reabsorb water and electrolytes. Therefore, instead of being re-absorbed; it’s eliminated in the urine. Severe hangovers can bring on sweating, vomiting and diarrhea, which can result in additional fluid loss and electrolyte imbalance. Drink tall glasses of filtered water upon waking and later in the day incorporate a slice of lemon or a splash of organic fruit juice to your water to balance electrolytes.
We have all been guilty of overindulgence during the holidays. With the right knowledge and these remedies, you can naturally alleviate your hangover blues and still have the energy to deck the halls another day.
Eat, drink, be merry and remedy-up!