After Thanksgiving you might be feeling sluggish and gross. Since you’ll most likely be in a food coma for a few days, take some time for yourself. Use these home remedies to get yourself back to feeling great and ready for next week.
1. Hair Mask:
If your hair is brittle or damaged from using a hair curler or hot iron to style your hair for Thanksgiving, you definitely need a quick hair mask. Olive oil, eggs, and coconut oil are amazing when it comes to repairing damaged hair. Here are a few recipes for homemade masks:
https://bellafitnessblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/17/the-ultimate-hair-mask/
http://www.momtastic.com/style/382499-diy-hair-mask-for-dry-hair/
http://theindianspot.com/best-diy-coconut-oil-hair-treatments/
2. Face Mask:
After all of that food (and desserts that never quite seemed to stop coming), it’s likely that your skin is beginning to break out or feel oily. Avocados are full of vitamins, so not only are they good for you to eat, but they are also amazing for replenishing skin. Honey and lemon are also great at repairing damaged skin cells, either from makeup or breaking out. Whether your skin is usually oily, dry, or combination, these simple face masks will surely rejuvenate your skin and get it back to a healthy middle ground.
https://bellatory.com/skin/Amazing-Avocado-Face-Mask-Recipes
http://thecoconutmama.com/detox-face-mask/
https://avivapurebeauty.com/blogs/blog/96695110-diy-face-masks-for-blackheads
3. Bubble Bath:
A bubble bath is a great and easy way to relax your whole body and mind. This one might be a little hard to do in your dorm, so try to do this while you’re still home. Get a few of your favorite fall-scented candles (or Christmas candles if you’re already for the season), play a soothing playlist, and relax. Here are a few cheap and soothing bath bombs:
http://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/eucalyptus-bath-bombs/#_a5y_p=5916663
http://www.lushusa.com/bath/bath-bombs/father-christmas/05431.html
http://www.fleecefun.com/make-holiday-bath-bombs-handmade-gift-idea.html
http://www.lushusa.com/bath/bath-bombs/honey-bee/02171.html
4. Detox Juices:
Keeping the inside of your body healthy is just as important as keeping the outside of your body healthy. Detox waters and juices are an easy and tasty way to get the inside of your body back to a comfortable equilibrium after eating a ton during Thanksgiving weekend. The best ingredients for your stomach and your skin are watermelon, lemon, lime, mint, apple, cucumbers, and strawberries. Make sure to cut up the fruit the night before and put it in your fridge overnight so the water can absorb the nutrients of the fruits. Here are a few recipes for detox waters and juices:
http://everydayroots.com/detox-drink-for-cleansing
http://www.sheuncovered.com/2015/05/fruit-infused-water-6-ways/#_a5y_p=3943151
http://wholefully.com/2014/04/11/strawberry-lime-cucumber-and-mint-water/
5. Go on a hike:
Another important step in getting your body back to feeling balanced and well is exercise. Going on a hike allows you to get some fresh air and get your endorphins and serotonin flowing. It’s incredibly important to keep your mind in balance with your body, especially when you’re coming back from a vacation and looking forward to the end of the semester.
6. Do yoga:
You don’t need to go to an organized class or group to do yoga. You can search for videos on your TV or on YouTube and relax from the comfort of your bedroom or living room. Bringing your body and mind together and focusing on yourself is crucial in staying healthy.