We know: because of the health crisis, the end-of-year celebrations have a very special flavor this year. While the restrictions should be respected in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, it is possible to have fun with festive meals, even in a very small committee. But what to do to eliminate toxins after binge eating and drinking?
Take care of your liver
Of all the organs in the digestive system, the one that is not at the party after the festivities is the liver. He needs to deal with repeated excess fat, sugar and often alcohol. To spare it after the fact, it is beneficial to plan a day of diet which can be organized in different ways.
Either we young completely and we are satisfied with a good hydration. This is then judicious with infusions of plants such as rosemary which will stimulate the work of the liver. You can drink 3 to 4 cups a day.
Either we do a single diet, that is to say that we are content to consume only one food during the day and in the middle of winter the ideal is the broth of green vegetables (leeks, lettuce, broccoli …), without adding fat. Eating just one food will relieve the digestive system and give it energy to rid itself of toxins.
Another option is applesauce or baked apple without any additions except possibly cinnamon.
Paracetamol, a false friend
Beware of paracetamol which is tempting in the event of a "hangover". It is an enemy of the liver because it "loots" glutathione, a molecule essential for detoxification work. The combination of alcohol and paracetamol is therefore harmful to the proper functioning of the liver.
Headaches from drinking too much alcohol are linked to the toxin overload in your liver. To avoid the use of paracetamol, help the liver by hydrating. You can massage a drop of peppermint essential oil on your temples. Take care to respect the precautions for use: not in pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor in children under 12 years old, nor in asthmatic or polyallergic subjects. It should not be put too close to the eyes and be sure to wash your hands well with soap after use.
For ease of use, there are also "headache" roll-ons ready to use in pharmacies or organic shops.
Detox: some preventive tips
For lack of moderation, it is a good idea after festive meals to take 1 to 2 drops of lemon oil in a tablespoon of olive oil, which are liver and bile tonics.
Best of all is to indulge yourself with light and healthy holiday foods like seafood or shellfish with citrus sauces, mashed vegetables and frozen logs in sherbet form for dessert.
For alcohol, always alternate at least one glass of water between each glass of alcohol, especially if the evening is going to be long.
thanks to Emmanuelle Lerbret, naturopath of the Medoucine network, the network of certified and validated therapists.
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