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How to keep up the good work after Dry January

07 Wed Feb 2018

Posted by Stark in Health and Happiness

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If you were one of the thousands who made it through Dry January without a drink, congratulations.

The temptation to make up for lost time might cross your mind, but Long Islands Ice Teas all night long, might not be the best idea for your head, you waistline or your pocket.

What we are say is, you don’t need to give up booze altogether, but there are many benefits of cutting down how much you drink. In the short-term you will feel fresher when you wake up in the morning, have more energy, enjoy clearer skin and even lose those stubborn extra pounds.

Over time you will find that consuming less alcohol will have so many plus sides you will wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

Improved mood
There is no doubt that drinking can make you feel depressed and hangovers often make you feel down in the dumps anxious and so cutting back could really make you feel happier.

Better sleep
Drinking can really disrupt your sleep patterns and prevent you from getting the good quality sleep that keeps you healthy. Cutting down on alcohol should help you feel rested when you wake up and drink free days will really improve your sleep.

Improved behaviour
Judgement and behaviour often go out of the window, especially when you’ve had one too many. Irrational and aggressive behaviour easily happens after a big night out and memory loss only make things worse the next day. Go easy on the beers and even offer to be the designated driver every now and again and lay off the booze altogether.

Better health
You might think that a regular drink helps you relax and unwind, but the reality is it can play havoc with your immune system and internal organs, so don’t over do it or you could pay the price with colds and infections.

With all of this said, we have had a look at how to keep your drinking at a sensible level all year round, rather than for just one month.

Make a plan
Make a decision about how much you are going to each week, set a limit and write it done.

Budget for It
Don’t forget that booze costs pounds, so just be aware of what you are spending on drinking each week and pair that up with your plan.

Do it together
If you tend to drink with work colleagues, family members, your partner or friends, let them know your new drinking intentions and see if they want to put a limit on things too.

One step at a time
We aren’t saying give up the juice right this minute, but if you make small changes every week, you will soon find you are drinking less and loving the benefits.

Go Small
Yes, BOGOF offers and happy hours are fun, but they can be your ruin. Go for singles over doubles, have a bottle of beer rather than a pint and don’t go large when it comes to the size of your wine glass.

Swap it for water
To get ahead of the game, before your first alcoholic drink and between each subsequent one, have a glass of water.

Alcohol free days
Try to have several drink free days each week and see how you sleep and if your mood improves when you swap a G&T for a cup of tea.

See the savings
Put the money you save on drink each week into a jar and treat yourself to a spa day, new haircut or those shoes you have always wanted at the end of the year.

Most of all, enjoy a happier, healthier, wealthier you.

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Treat Yourself to a Home Spa Day

12 Wed Aug 2015

Posted by Stark in Life and Fashion

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home spa dayWouldn’t it be nice to take ourselves off to a spa, every time we need a break from the day-to-day stresses of life? Unfortunately, for most of us, budget doesn’t allow for this type of luxury, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t pamper yourself in the comfort of your own home, with a do-it-yourself spa day. Follow our five ideas and you’ll feel fresh as a daisy and ready to tackle to world with a reinvigorated zest for life.

Scented Wheat Bag

Wheat bags, which you heat in the microwave, are a lovely way to unwind and relax, by draping them around your shoulders and neck. A great way to add to the effectiveness of your wheat bag is by adding a couple of drops of essential oil once heated. Lavender is the obvious choice as it is renowned for its soothing properties, but jasmine, geranium, rose and sandalwood are also good choices.

Drink Water

Water is so important for helping the body to function correctly and the skin is the largest organ of the body, so it stands to reason that drinking plenty will help your complexion. Before you begin your spa day, infuse a jug of water with lemon, mint and cucumber for you to sip whilst attending to your treatments. The added flavour will make the water more palatable and will add to the overall feeling of wellbeing.

Exfoliate

Before beginning the process of pampering your skin, exfoliate to remove the old layers of skin using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant for your face and Decleor Exfoliating Body Cream for your body. This will improve the effectiveness of any moiturising treatments you use and will also leave your skin looking rejuvenated and fresh.

Deep Conditioning

A home spa day is a great excuse to take care of your hair, and there are few products which will deeply condition your locks better than the things you’ll find in your kitchen. Mix together half a cup of honey, with a whole mashed avocado, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and an egg yolk. Slather on the hair and wrap your head with either clingfilm or a carrier bag – after half an hour, you hair will be in the best condition it’s ever been in. Rinse well and use a mild shampoo to remove any avocado chunks!

Steam

Another way to get your skin looking great is to use steam to open your pores. Pour boiling water carefully into a bowl and lean your face over it with a towel over your head, creating a mini facial sauna. The steam will open your pores allowing dirt and toxins to be wiped away with a product such as Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, a soap-free formula which contains calming balm mint and lavender extracts to soothe the skin.

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