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Surviving the ups - and downs - of festival fun

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Vincent
Published date05 July 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Lack of sleep, overindulging on booze, fizzy drinks and junk food means music festivals can leave you feeling a shadow of your former self

Plus, there's the risk of sunburn and heatstroke (particularly if you've ventured to a European event), or maybe you've been shivering in the rain all weekend.

Here, health experts explain what to do in the post-festival days to fasttrack your recovery... Drink your hangover away As well as drinking plenty of water, Rob Hobson, head of nutrition at Healthspan (healthspan.co.uk), recommends using herbs and spices as a natural hangover cure.

An Epsom salt bath "Fresh mint with lemon and a little honey works well (in hot water) - mint helps to alleviate bloating and gas," he says. "Another brilliant combination is pouring boiling water over freshly squeezed lemons, ground turmeric, ground ginger and honey. This spicy combination works well to perk you up, and the ginger can help settle delicate tummies." Get to bed on time "Get a full eight hours sleep for the first week after the festival," says Giulia Guerrini, lead pharmacist at Medino (medino.com).

But avoid daytime naps, Giulia says, adding: "You may be inclined to get more sleep to try and 'catch up', however you don't want to oversleep, as that can also be damaging." Resume your routine It may be tempting to flop in front of the telly and order a takeaway, but the sooner you get back to homecooked meals, the better.

"Try to get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible," Giulia advises. "Take yourself to your local supermarket and do your weekly food shop, making sure you're purchasing...

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