Second weekend in a row I’m greeting sunrise on Turtle lake,
after all-night clubbing. And second weekend in a row I feel nauseous all day
after. And I’m not even drinking alcohol.
So what the f...?
Dehydration, my friends. I get so caught up in dancing
trance that I forget to drink water and I don’t want to be bothered with
bathroom stops. However, several bottles of water could save my Saturdays.
Thus, I've compiled web sources and my own experience to share with you guys the ways of healthier and ultimately, more pleasant clubbing. Here's the wisdom:
- - Before you start drinking, eat fatty and sugary
foods. Carbs actually help with nausea. Also, have some salty foods – they remind you to drink water even if you forget to.
- - Energizers block your intoxication awareness. Party
regular vodka+red bull actually gets you much drunker than you think. Hence,
worse hangover. Pace yourself. Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic
drinks. Have a fatty snack. Or just get prepared for a horrible morning.
- - Rule of thumb: if you mix substances, you will
feel like shit later. Some substances are more mixable, bla, bla, yes, that’s
true. However, generally, more you mix, worse you feel the next morning. That is
if you wake up. Some substance mixes are very dangerous. So do your research!
No high is worth dying for or even damaging liver, brain, etc.
- - If you are on some uppers – please stay
hydrated. People die from dehydration. Put on water alarm on your phone before, force water in your throat when you don’t feel thirsty, I don’t know,
ask your friends to give you liquids. Do something to combat "oh I can dance for days with no food or water" feeling.
- - Don’t go to sleep the moment you reach home. This
works wonders for me: have some breakfast. What should you eat when you
drag your un-cooperating legs home? What gets your energy levels up and
helps your muscles restore? Complex carbs and proteins. Good source of complex
carbs: potatoes, oatmeal, rye bread. As for the proteins, meat, fish, dairy,
eggs. If you have consumed alcohol, add some fatty foods. So, in nutshell: if
you fry some bacon or sausage, make an omelet and have a yogurt or cheese plus toast, you
will get everything. Add some orange juice and there’s additional portion of
vitamin C to help repair your immune system damage, caused by drinking,
inhaling cigarette smoke (directly or indirectly), overtaxing your muscles, and
depriving body of a night’s sleep. Also, broth restores sodium and banana –
potassium.
- - Replace lost fluids. Restore electrolytes – don’t
just drink water. In US they have sports drinks, in Geo – opt for Sprite. It is
caffeine- free.
- - Buy food and drinks ahead of time! How often do you wake up with a headache and get to your nearest store shaking, wishing for miracle Borjomi (Nabeglavi, Mitardi, whatever)?
- - Try contrast water therapy (O.K. I know that no one,
no one will do this after clubbing, but still, let me put it out there): 2
minutes hot water, 30 seconds cold water, repeat 4 times. Allow a minute of
moderate water between those 4 times. Smile – it’s for your own good.
- - Please sleep. In a peaceful setting. Your sleep
will be irregular and light, so turn off the phone – you may not be able to
fall back asleep if disturbed.
Wish you good and safe and pleasurable nights of dancing!
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