Its that time again… time to think about how you’re going to survive Thursday, and manage to start the new year on a positive, cheerful, and maybe even productive note. First on the list, get rid of the nasty hangover you’ll acquire after bidding adios to 2008 in grand style.
In the spirit of starting 2009 the right way, I’m going to share my top secret list of eco-friendly, yet very effective, cures. I’ve worked very hard over the years to compile this list, so I hope it brings you as much relief as its brought me.
- Young Coconut Water – preferably ice cold, straight out of the coconut, sipped while sitting on the beach, safely out of the direct sunlight. Brings back memories of sitting on the beach in Copacabana (Rio de Janero) during Carnival. And, I’m telling you that anything that can get rid of a Carnival hangover can can rid of a simple New Year’s hangover! If you don’t have access to a supply of cold, green, young coconuts, the tetra packed version from O.N.E. does a nice job as well. DO NOT think you’ll get the same goodness from any of those other coconut water/juice drinks that have all the extra sugar added. Only the pure coconut water does the trick. Also, to be clear, I’m talking coconut WATER here, NOT coconut milk! (I know, I know, but I just wanted to be absolutely, 100% clear.)
- Curing Pills – one tube with a glass of water before going to bed performs the magic that all those other phantom cures promise, but never deliver. These would be number one if they weren’t difficult to find. But believe me, its worth the extra effort to find someone who can procure these magic pills for you. They are distributed by San Francisco’s Herba Enterprise, but I can’t find a website for them. I recommend you find a Chinese Herbalist to purchase them for you.
- Yoga – some of the moves (sun salutations, cobbler, hip openers, not to mention my all time favorite – child’s pose) just make you feel better. Can’t tell you what about them helps with the hangover, but I’m sure its related to getting your circulation really moving and processing all those lingering poisons.
Then, there are always the 2 comfort foods that may not be so green, but they ALWAYS make me feel better. Or, at least, they make me smile when nothing else can… B&B – biscuits and bacon!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Everyone!
I hope 2009 brings you much love, success and an abundance of joy.