Then there are the numerous parties to attend, which are a traditional part of Christmas and New Year periods, along with the accompanying hangover, headaches, nausea and bloating when you do over indulge. All this good hospitality is fine, but it can certainly exact its toll upon the body.

There is no way to miraculously dissolve away all that excess food, but we can use herbs, cider vinegar, homeopathy and essential oils to relieve the associated discomfort. Better still, we can be realistic and prepare ourselves for the inevitable indulgence. This article is full of really good tips of how to lessen the impact of over food indulgence and hangovers.