March 17, 2003

Sin and Bear It

Overindulgence Remedy from Susan Ciminelli

Curses. Foiled again.

Tequila, your old nemesis.

Last night, in the dim light of the bar, it looked like a friend. But this morning, when you woke with your brain in a vise and your stomach a churning vat of hydrochloric acid, you knew you’d been taken. And you swore it was the last time.

Yeah, right. Accept it. You will drink again. But next time, go in prepared. Here are some preventative measures from New York spa owner Susan Ciminelli.

1. Fortify
Before you leave the house, take the following supplements:

B Complex, which is eaten up from alcohol

Milk Thistle, which supports liver function

Anti-oxidants, which also get destroyed by booze.

2. Prehydrate
While out, drink one glass of water after each alcoholic drink. (You knew that, we know. But start doing it!)

3. Rehydrate…The morning after,

Drink eight ounces of water with lemon.

Eat oatmeal to clear the acidity of the blood

Eat a few cucumbers to rehydrate the system.

Have an apple, a pear, and some Acidophilus to adjust the colon to the shock of the alcohol, preventing blemishes and guarding against disease. (Sure it’s gross. But it’s your own darn fault.)

4. Detox
Later in the day, have some adzuki-bean soup, which helps remove alcohol from your blood.

5. Repent
Swear you’ll never drink again. Then start at the top.

For more remedies visit Susanciminelli.com. Or heck, go get yourself a facial. You deserve it.