Summer’s around the corner, and with it comes holiday parties, long beach days, and—let’s be honest—a steady stream of festive cocktails. Spicy margaritas, sparkling wines, and everything in between are calling our names. But all that fun can sometimes take a toll on your body, especially on your hardworking liver.
If you’re planning on letting loose, here are five smart ways to support your body and keep your energy up—so you can stay festive without regretting it the next day.
1. Give Your Liver Some Love
Your liver does a lot more than process cocktails. It’s responsible for everything from breaking down toxins to producing hormones, managing energy levels, and even aiding digestion. But with too many late nights and drinks, it can get overwhelmed.
How to support it: Boost your liver’s natural detox abilities by adding brassica vegetables like broccoli, sprouts, and kale to your meals. Herbs like turmeric and St Mary’s thistle (a superstar for liver health) can also work wonders. And for an easy, tasty way to support detox, sip on Little Wildling Co’s Cleanse & Detox blend, packed with ingredients that aid liver function and keep your system feeling balanced.
- Try Cleanse & Detox for liver support
- Or I Am A Goddess for an all-around body boost
2. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Alcohol is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you quickly. Plain water is great, but consider mixing in some coconut water, cold-pressed juices, or herbal teas to restore essential hydration and keep you feeling fresh.
Pro tip: Make your hydration routine more refreshing with Hibernate & Chill—it’s a light, hydrating blend perfect for soothing your body (and mind) post-party.
- Grab Hibernate & Chill to stay hydrated
3. Rebalance Your Electrolytes
One of the reasons a big night out can leave you feeling so wiped is because alcohol drains your electrolyte stores. Bone broth is an amazing way to refuel with essential minerals like sodium, plus it’s gentle on your stomach and even helps calm an irritated gut lining.
Want something quick and easy? Check out Hydramama’s range of electrolytes, a great go-to for hydration on the fly. They come packed with magnesium for muscle relaxation, B vitamins to fight nausea, and vitamin C for a quick immune boost.
4. Soothe Stomach Inflammation
Too many drinks can really mess with your digestive system. Alcohol often leads to nausea, heartburn, or that lingering heavy feeling in your gut. Soothing herbs like turmeric, chamomile, and marshmallow root are incredible for calming inflammation in the stomach lining.
Little Wildling Co’s I Am A Goddess blend has all the goods for helping your digestive system reset and repair. Sip on a warm cup the morning after to give your gut some extra love.
5. Replenish Nutrients
We know the craving for a bacon and egg roll is real, but nutrient-dense foods can make a big difference in your recovery time. Fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and antioxidant-rich smoothies will give your body the nutrients it needs to detox and repair. Try a smoothie bowl topped with fruit, granola, and a drizzle of nut butter for a post-party pick-me-up that feels like a treat.
And if you’d rather keep it simple? Just add a scoop of Alive & Energise to your water or juice for an instant nutrient boost.
- Revive with Alive & Energise for energy and recovery
Enjoy party season, but don’t forget to take care of yourself too! Little Wildling Co’s blends have you covered, so you can have your fun and feel good too.
References:
Reynolds. B, FX Medicine “Nutrients for Detoxification”, Oct 2015. https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/blog-post/nutrients-detoxification
Vandergriendt. C, Healthline article “What Causes a Hangover and How Long Will It Last?”, Feb 2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/what-causes-a-hangover#tips-for-recovery
