Remedies for High Heeled Hangovers

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Women may still find themselves wearing high heels for a fun night of festive joy despite the majority of holiday parties going virtual this year. In the same way, we may overindulge in spiked eggnog, and we may end up with hangovers from our high heels the next day. The good news is, the treatments are almost the same!

Sleep

People generally want to get a few extra zzz's after a long night of drinking, and your feet are no different. It is a good idea to rest your feet after wearing heels for a long period of time. This means not switching to better shoes the next day, but actually elevating and resting them.

Medication

In the belief that better living can be achieved through chemistry, many people may take an OTC pain reliever or anti-nausea medication to treat their hangover. NSAIDs or doctor-approved medication can relieve painful symptoms and bring down swelling caused by too much high heel wear. That’s okay for your feet as well.

Hydration

We should spend some extra time moisturizing and massaging our feet after a night of sweaty, cramped feet. Just like drinking a lot of water after a hangover, we need to take some extra time to moisturize and massage our feet.

Cleaning Up

There may be some cleaning up to do after our hangover. With your feet, this could mean applying bandages to blisters, sores, and spots where your heels rubbed the skin raw.

Avoidance

A high-heel hangover is the same as an alcohol hangover in that the best thing to do is to avoid it altogether. You don't have to go straight sober from heels; you just have to wear them in moderation and make sure the heels you're wearing don't have any additional downfalls. Wear flats as well, or choose a lower heel with a wider toe box from the event.

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