Hungover at Glastonbury? The ‘quick fix’ cures that actually work

Festival season is in full swing, with Britain’s most famous festival well underway.

Glastonbury began on Wednesday, June 25 and wraps up on Sunday, June 29 at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

Thousands are on the farm as millions of others prepare plans for other festivals, and new research has revealed some of the weird post-festival fatigue cures attendees are using.

Remedies range from an old-fashioned fry-up to hair of the dog to other more spiritual solutions.

27% of Millennials and Gen Z said they’ve tried aromatherapy and essential oils to recover after the music festival.

Another 21% admitted to trying raw eggs, and 17% swear by crystal healing for a ‘quick fix’.

Despite trying some rather unusual tactics, 59% of those surveyed by Just Eat found the methods didn’t always succeed.

But what actually works?

Dr Amos Ogunkoya has helped launch ‘Festival Aid Kits’ to help Brits recover effectively, delivered to their door.

He explained: ‘After festivals, our bodies need a lot of conscious recovery, repair, and TLC.

‘It’s all about prioritising self-care after days of late nights, too much sun, and non-stop socialising, but many of us struggle to find solutions that actually stick.’

Nearly half of all festival-goers admitted they’ve never felt worse than the day after their return – and the average festival recovery time is two days.

Just Eat has partnered with Boots and Co-op to create Festival SOS aisles on the app – here are the key foods for a killer hangover to subside.

Baked beans

The top item on Dr Amos’ elite recovery aid is a tin of baked beans.

Festival fiends are starting to realise the benefits too, as 14% of Brits voted baked beans as an absolute staple when returning home.

Whilst the humble store-cupboard staple might not seem like it has healing powers, according to Dr Amos, the high-fibre, plant protein-rich nature of baked beans helps with slow energy release, which is great for combating fatigue, as well as supporting gut health.

Pickled beetroot

Another hangover fix? Pickled beetroot.

Besides being packed with vitamins and minerals, the fermentation process behind pickling produces probiotics to help boost the immune system and gut health recovery.

Though beetroot itself is healthy, the juice it is pickled in can also reduce fatigue – 18% of Brits admitted to drinking pickle juice for a post-festival fix.

Lemon & Ginger Tea

Other hero recovery hacks in the kit include Lemon & Ginger Tea – a secret weapon in combatting feelings of nausea post-festival, DioraHydrate Effervescent Tablets to help replenish lost electrolytes after heat exposure.

Ginger is known to help alleviate nausea and stomach discomfort, which we know too well can happen after a weekend of partying.

The lemon provides a vital boost of Vitamin C to help healing, but also helps digestion, meaning those granola bars you lived off of all weekend can leave your system a bit faster.

Other recommendations

Back & Muscle Pain Relief Gel – an essential after trekking around with heavy rucksacks and sleeping on uneven campsite ground.

A Moisture Bomb Revitalising Tissue Mask also helps bring a moment of self-care calm after the festival chaos.

Kerry Beeson,  a qualified nutritional therapist at Prep Kitchen, previously told Metro festival attendees should focus on recovering with nutrient-rich foods, rehydrating, balancing their blood sugar and supporting gut health.

For fibre, you’ll want to opt for nuts, whole fruits, and wholegrains, while proteins will include eggs, tofu, beans, lean meats or fish. Olive oil and avocado will also work well.

Other nutrient-dense foods you’ll want to ensure you’re eating enough of include fruits and vegetables, in particular, dark fruits such as red grapes, cherries, and berries and veggies like broccoli, kale, peppers, and mushrooms, as well as spices such as turmeric.

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