It's Bank holiday Monday and it's more than likely you've been partying hard over this weekend, but like the most of us, you're probably feeling a little worse for wear and you've started to think it probably wan't the best idea to have that fifth or sixth or seventh jagerbomb! But that's in the past now, and it's time to concentrate on the problem at hand - how to cure this hangover! We've tried many so called remedies over the years and here's what we found that helps cure the dreaded and awful hangover!
Line your stomach
You've probably heard this about a thousand times but it's incredibly important to eat before you go out! If you eat a nice greasy meal before you go out, the fat in the meal will line the walls of your stomach, which slows down the rate of alcohol absorption, which means you'll be less likely to wake up with that horrible splitting headache!
Drink Plenty of water
Drinking alcohol blocks the creation of a chemical called vasopressin. This means that your kidneys will send water straight to the bladder instead of absorbing into the body and this is the reason we take so many god damn toilet trips once you "break the seal".
Drinking booze expels four times as much water as normal, which can lead to you getting dehydrated and that's the main cause of those dreaded hangover headaches and causes your mouth to go as dry as the Sahara desert!
So, if you want to wake up feeling fresh, make sure you're fully hydrated before you go out!
Painkillers
It's everyone's first thought to go straight for the painkillers when they wake up and actually it's not a bad idea! We suggest you use Ibuprofen instead of Asprin because it can wreak havoc if you've got sensitive stomach and will leave you feel worse than you did before!
Please note: Only take the recommended dosage when taking any kind of medication!
Avoid Coffee
Most people opt for coffee as there hangover cure but in true fact coffee causes your body to lose water a lot quicker than normal! Coffee is also the number one of those horrible sweats we're all prone to when we've had a big night on the booze - so our advice is to avoid coffee at all cost!
Have a long shower
You're going to want to shower in the morning after a night out to clean yourself off but it turns out having a shower can also cure your hangover, or at least make you feel better. But we suggest not to have it too hot because the heat will go straight to your head and make you feel nauseous. We suggest you shower with the window open for a bit of fresh - it'll be utter bliss!
Sleep it Off!
This will come as great news to most people as sleeping has been known to help with your hangover! One of the side effects of drinking is the disruption of your sleep, which is one of the reasons you still feel horrible even if you did get a good night sleep. So to the only way to combat this is to sleep more! So what are you waiting for? Catch those Z's!
We hope these tips help cure that dreaded hangover of yours and just remember they don't last forever, there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Whether you're a fan of a little history and culture, or you're a party animal, there's plenty of destinations in Greece that are bound to cater to all the girls' interests. With this in mind, we've put together a guide on the top Greek hen party destinations just for you! Take a look at these fantastic Greek destinations you can jet off to for the hen party of a lifetime.
Rhodes
You will be in awe of the beauty that Rhodes has to offer! If you want a hen party destination which also offers a little sight-seeing and beautiful beaches to relax on, then there's no better destination than Rhodes. There's plenty of activities to keep you occupied during the day, as well as enough clubs to hit at night and party the night away. If you're feeling a little worse for wear you can always relax on the sand, and once you're feeling a little better in the afternoon, you can hit a cosy beach bar!
Kea
If you're seeking to immerse yourselves in a foreign culture, then you're going to love Kea! At the center of the village you'll discover countless churches, a village museum, and plenty of ancient artifacts, such as the island’s famous, 9-meter stone-carved lion ‘Liondas.’ Best of all, you'll find a host of local restaurants serving up traditional dishes, which is perfect if you've chosen to go self-catering. If you're looking for a nice relaxing Greek hen party filled with more culture than ouzo, then Kea is the destination for you!
Zante
The floating island of paradise, Zante, has something for everyone to enjoy. From numerous sandy beaches, incredible natural scenery, and a famous buzzing nightlife, there's a little something for everyone on this lovely island. For a unique trip in this beautiful destination, you could rent a boat to the famous and postcard-perfect Shipwreck Cove! Or if you're looking to go crazy and party until sunrise, we suggest you take a visit to Laganas, which is situated in the center of the island. This place is famous for its club-life and for good reason. If the party scene is what you're heading for, we would also recommend taking a look at our Essential Hen Night Accessories to take with you for this Greek hen party destination. Although, perhaps make sure it's not too embarrassing - just in case airport security decide to take a look in your bag!
Kos
There are many reasons why Kos should be your chosen hen party destination, not least its stunning natural beauty. Even by the standards you would expect from Greece, this Greek Hen Party Destination really is something special. Kos is ranked as one of the top tourist destinations among the Greek islands, and for good reason! It has a great night entertainment and also offers plenty of amazing places to explore during the day, from ruins to the waterpark (if you're feeling brave, maybe even take a look at our inflatables you could take with you!)! If you're looking to try something a bit more unusual, a visit to the hot springs should be an essential stop on your list for reviving yourself during the day.
Crete
Crete, Greece's largest island, is full of terrific beaches, ancient treasures, vibrant cities and dreamy villages. It's great if you want a hen party getaway full of terrific, hospitable Greek culture and beautiful scenery. The locals will take you in as one of their own, and will share their vast and expansive culture with you. Once you visit Crete, you'll want to come back every year and discover something new about this interesting island!
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If you're going on a night out or even a night in, you might want to take a look at some of these tips and tricks. Some of these may speed up the time it takes you to get ready or even prevent the dreaded hangover that comes with the night out the next day.
Quick and easy way to get a polka dot look for your nails - It's almost a certainty that you're going to be running late when you're getting ready for your night out, so if you want to get that cute polka dot look on your nails, place a band aid (the kind with the holes in) over your nails after your first coat has dried. With a different polish color, paint the Band-Aid. and you should come away with a cute polka dot effect on your nails.
Prevent blisters by putting deodorant, baby powder or petroleum jelly on the heel of your foot - We all know how horrible and irritating a blister can be, they're the bane of a night out. To prevent these dreaded blisters from appearing, apply deodorant, baby powder or petroleum jelly to the main area of friction on your feet, it acts as a lubricant, so that your foot moves more freely in your shoes and doesn't rub against your shoe.
Tape your 3rd and 4th toe (counting from the big toe) together to prevent pain in heels - We all know how painful it is to wear heals, our whole foot squished into a tiny area is surprisingly not the most comfortable thing in the world. To try and ease some of the pain, tape your 3rd and 4th toe (counting from your big toe) together as this alleviates the pressure put on the nerve that splits between your third and fourth toe.
Break in new shoes by blow-drying a pair of socks for 2 minutes, and putting them on with your new shoes and walking around the house - Buying new shoes are great but wearing them for the first time isn't as pleasurable. To make breaking in new shoes easier, try blow dry a pair of socks for 2 minutes, and then put them on with your new shoes and then try walking around the house with them on for a little bit.
Avoid runs in tights by spraying hairspray on them - Tights are an essential part of any girls wardrobe but they're also are the most fragile. It's really easy for tights to snag on something and completely unravel. To prevent this from happening, simply spray your tights with hairspray. It stiffens the fibers, so it temporarily stops them from snagging.
Remove a red wine stain from carpet with some salt - You've got the girls around for some pre drinks, and the worst thing that could possibly happen has happened, SOMEBODY HAS SPILT RED WINE ON YOUR CARPET! But don't panic, we have a solution that will help you through this nightmare. Firstly start with dabbing the stain with paper towels to absorb as much of the wine as possible but whatever you do, DON'T rub it! Then spread salt liberally over the stain, let it dry and then wash the stain with cold water and detergent/ baking soda and poof it'll vanish, just like magic!
Use rubber bands to keep track of your glasses at parties - When the drinks are flowing and there are drinks everywhere, sometimes it can be hard keeping track of which drink belongs to who. We have a solution to this first world problem. Try putting different color rubber bands on the drinks, that way it'll be easier for you to distinguish who owns which drink.
Beat a Hangover - We all love to drink but we all equally hate the hangover that comes with it the next day. Well, we've got some tips to help you beat your crippling hangover. Drink a pint of water before you go to sleep and when you wake up, this re-hydrates your blood cells and helps to conquer your light headiness. Eat porridge or wholemeal bread, as these provide a steady release of energy, to get you back up and active. Take paracetamol to ease your sore head but avoid ibuprofen or aspirin, these kill the pain but can cause nausea and indigestion.
It's competition time! It's really simple and easy to enter - all you have to do to is follow @HenStuff_UK and retweet the competition tweet for your chance to win this amazing hen party pack!
The pack contains all the essentials you need for the perfect hen party - from tiaras to willy straws! Everything you see above could be yours, so what are you waiting for?
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The competition will end at 12 noon on Friday the 10th of July, at which point one winner will be chosen at random. You must follow AND retweet to enter - only those who do both will have a chance of winning the prize.
So you've organised your bride-to-be friend's hen party to a tee. Your home is FILLED to the brim with all the hen accessories you could ever possibly need. You've got your hen night willies, your hen fancy dress costumes, your sashes, t-shirts - you name it, when it comes to hen accessories you've got it down and you are seriously ready for the weekend of your life.
Unfortunately, and as we're sure you all know...men aren't quite as organised. That might just be the understatement of the year - but you know what me mean. If there's a hen party - there's going to be a stag party, and we're pretty sure that none of the boys will be anywhere near as organised as you lovely ladies.
To help the guys out a bit, we created StagStuff - the stag do counterpart of HenStuff. We've filled it with stag party games, stag do ideas, games, costumes, personalised t-shirts and photo face masks and it is literally a haven for those lads off on their stags!
What we've come to learn, however, is that it takes a smart lady to point their men in the right direction (or to even do the buying for them - let's face it girls, can they do anything for themselves?) and so we're just informing you that StagStuff can help your man make sure his mates have the best weekend of their lives. It's not fair for us to have all the fun now is it girls?
For all the stag do games, accessories and ideas you could ever need head over to StagStuff now!
