Food-as-medicine and kitchen remedies are a huge part of Chinese culture. They’re an effective way to heal simple (and some complex) issues using ingredients commonly found in the kitchen.

In the spirit of the holiday season, many of us will party hard—some, too hard—and then suffer the consequences the next day. Here are a couple of rescue remedies to prevent (or treat) hangovers after a night of merry-making.

1. Drink a glass of fresh pear juice before your night out. Because pear juice has a strong anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and detoxing essence that stimulates both Liver and Stomach function, a glass can go a long way toward preventing hangovers. Take note: eating only a pear or two isn’t as effective.

2. After the festivities and before you turn in for the night, drink an extra strong cup of black tea and add a heaping spoonful of brown sugar. The acidity of black tea and the sweet, warming properties of brown sugar stimulate Liver and Stomach function to help release alcohol from your system. If caffeine keeps you awake, drink fresh ginger tea with lemon and brown sugar instead. This will have a similar detox effect.
3. If holiday travel has left you feeling run down and under the weather, take a hot shower and dress in warm clothes—socks included! Then cozy up under the covers. Feed yourself soups and other warming foods to run off winter’s chill. Visit the recipe section of our website for some delicious new meals to add to your weekly routine.

A Look Ahead

Join Grand Master Lu for a 7-day reset in the new year. Winter Qi Nurturing Journey, January 12 – 19, 2025.

Winter Harmony captures the essence of true natural healing. Nature takes a break during the winter season and allows for inner nurturing. This enables the following season to express the creativity necessary for a happier life.