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Hangover Day
Aug 3
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"🎶 Stumbling slowly, here we go
Head is pounding, feeling low
Can't remember friend or foe
All from Mairi's Wedding
Chorus:
Fiddles play and bagpipes roar
Reeling round and up once more
Raucous dancing, drinks galore
All for sake o' Mairi"
~ sung to the tune of Mairi's Wedding
After surviving the wild ceilidh at Mairi's wedding, dealing with the hangover is a heroic feat in itself. The exhilarating reel danced to the traditional tune of "Mairi's Wedding" may help, but it will leave your head spinning with all the interlocking diagonal reels! To recover from the previous night's indulgences, start with some traditional hangover cures. Drink a glass of water or two and indulge in a hearty Scottish breakfast with black pudding and tattie scones. If a full breakfast is too much, try classic remedies like sipping some Irn-Bru, miso soup, pickle juice, banana milkshakes, coconut water, ginger tea, or even "the hair of the dog that bit you" such as a Bloody Mary. For a Scottish twist, try a "Bloody Mairi" by substituting whisky for vodka. Recover and get back to dancing! Feel better soon, Mairi! 🎉 🥳 😵 😵💫 🌀
Mairi's Hangover
Hangover cures from around the world showcase a fascinating blend of culture and tradition, each offering a unique approach to alleviating the symptoms of overindulgence. In Japan, a popular remedy is "Ukon no Chikara," a turmeric-based drink believed to support liver function and reduce hangover effects. In Poland, pickle juice is a favored elixir, as the brine is thought to replenish electrolytes and restore balance to the body. Mexico offers the hearty "Menudo" soup, a spicy tripe stew that’s believed to revive the senses and settle the stomach. In Germany, the go-to is "Rollmops," which consists of pickled herring wrapped around onions and pickles, providing a salty, sour burst to combat nausea. South Korea’s remedy, "Haejangguk," or "hangover soup," includes ingredients like beef broth, cabbage, and coagulated ox blood, which are believed to detoxify the body and ease discomfort. In the United States, the classic "Bloody Mary" cocktail, with its mix of tomato juice, vodka, and spices, is often consumed as a "hair of the dog" cure to ease symptoms through gradual alcohol reintroduction. Meanwhile, in Russia, a steaming bowl of "Shchi," a cabbage soup, is thought to help by rehydrating and soothing the digestive system. In the Philippines, "Balut," a fertilized duck egg, is sometimes consumed for its supposed restorative properties. Each of these remedies reflects the culinary traditions and health beliefs of their respective cultures, providing a glimpse into the diverse ways people seek relief after a night of revelry.
For a science based approach to a hangover, click the "hair of the dog" graphic below!
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