Romanian cures after the feast: how to get back on your feet without a lot of money and pills

Rich holiday meals, seasonal stress, long drives, visits and late night sleep can seriously wreak havoc on the body. The good news is that there are a number of remedies and methods within everyone's reach to sponge away the festive mess. And without throwing money at who knows what add-ons.

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Holidays, especially for Romanians, are a perfect occasion for guilty and assumed excesses. It's clear that we can't wait to get our hands on all kinds of goodies, especially traditional ones. Who could turn down the bouef salad bowl, the sardine pot, the poached eggs, the pork chops and more. All fat, delicious and incredibly attractive.

But it is not only about food excesses. During the holidays, you can't help but spend time with friends, family or colleagues, so whether you like it or not, Bacchic excesses often appear, shorter nights, less rest after a complete pilgrimage to relatives. The whole festive story of Christmas and New Year can prove more exhausting than ever for the body. This is why we often return from vacation more tired and have a harder time starting our engines. Unfortunately, some go to the doctor complaining of pain, discomfort or even more serious problems. If things haven't gotten too complicated, we can easily fix the situation and even sponge off the excesses of the holidays with just a few simple but effective measures to get our bodies back on their feet.

Cheap and handy: water, rest and relaxation

There are specialists who say that we should not spend exorbitant amounts on detoxification treatments, supplements or who knows what miracle cures. First we need to stop eating like it's still Christmas and drink water or eat fruits and vegetables with a high water content.

“Prioritize hydration. Water is essential for eliminating toxins, supporting digestion, and maintaining overall health. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Include detoxifying teas like dandelion, green tea, and ginger tea. It's also good to eat fruits and vegetables with high water content, like cucumbers, watermelon, and oranges.” writes Shelley Cavezza, a functional medicine doctor specializing in holistic health and detoxification.

At the same time, we need to recover with the help of sleep. Still a method as natural as possible, natural and free.

“Optimize your sleep quality. Quality sleep supports detoxification processes, hormonal balance and overall recovery. Establish a routine, go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Create an environment conducive to sleep by keeping your bedroom dark, cool and quiet. Avoid electronic devices at least an hour before bed to promote melatonin production”adds Shelley Cavezza.

To all this we can add light physical exercise to stimulate circulation and reduce stress. Walking, brisk walking or gymnastic exercises and working lightly with your own body weight are enough. Basically, we are helping our body to detoxify itself. It is the most natural and best method, experts say, as the human body has this capacity.

Obviously, if we are in good health. “If you hear someone say you have to take something external to detox, that's marketing. However, that doesn't mean there's no merit in helping these processes happen – especially when we're not at 100%.” says nutritionist Rhian Stephenson for Vogue. It is also important to relax after work, watching a nice movie, listening to music or reading.

After the New Year, we focus on vegetables, fish and soups

Obviously, we also have to take care of our diet. And that's because holiday indulgence and life-and-death parties come with inflammation. And everyone knows that inflammation can cause us serious problems if we don't get rid of it. At the same time, the organs of the digestive system are quite affected by the excesses of the holidays.

And here we are talking about the liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas. That is precisely why we need to approach a light diet, comforting for the intestines and at the same time nutritious. And in this case we must focus on what we have at hand and stop thinking about exotic, expensive and hard-to-reach foods. Ideal are, for example, crucifers. For example, cabbage and cauliflower. Those with green leaves are also good. We should also eat oily fish. If salmon seems a bit spicy to you, mackerel is the more convenient option. Sardines are also very good. Fatty fish, according to experts, is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

We must not forget fruits, including purple ones such as blueberries or plums. There are specialists who say that beetroot, a good friend of the Romanian, is a real help. Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and nitrates, which support liver detoxification and improve blood flow, helping the body process toxins more efficiently. Coriander and turmeric are good spices. Ginger also works wonders. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger aids digestion and reduces bloating, making it a great post-party remedy. We must not forget the intestine either and give it prebiotics and probiotics. Despite the pretentious name, they are within everyone's reach. The prebiotic category includes garlic and onion, and the probiotic category includes yogurt, kefir or sauerkraut.

Romanian remedies for Romanian parties

From the elderly, to the Romanians, there are many good recovery remedies after a more loaded period of food excesses and bacchi. For example, pickles are holy. For example, pickles are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, folic acid, phosphorus and potassium. Not to mention the fact that they contain numerous antioxidants such as beta-carotene. That means numerous health benefits.

At the same time, the antioxidants in pickles reduce the damage caused by free radicals. Sauerkraut, sauerkraut, sauerkraut and pickled watermelon also have extraordinary health effects, especially after a period of excess. However, beware of excessive consumption of pickles, especially when they are salty. At the same time, the miraculous effect of horseradish, fish or rooster soups is known. It soothes the stomach and helps the body restore the nutrients it needs. It wouldn't hurt to have artichoke tea, for example, which also regulates blood sugar.