If you’ve ever heard someone describe themselves a few happy hour cocktails in as “having a buzz,” they may not realize what they are experiencing is a temporary boost in serotonin levels. Serotonin is naturally produced within our bodies and, among other things, it simply makes us feel good. Serotonin is a natural mood regulator, and for this reason patients battling depression are sometimes advised to take medications or supplements that boost the production of serotonin.
Ah, humans. What a funny species. We will ingest copious amounts of alcohol and then hope for a miracle cure to wipe out its effects. Such "cures" range from the hopeless-but-we-try-them-anyway (greasy food, sugary carbonated beverages) to the "common sense" variety (chugging water, getting a good night’s sleep) to the truly bizarre. Case in point: an old fisherman I knew–a salty dog in every sense of the phrase–who along with his buddies would eat an entire stick of butter before a night of overindulging. They believed it was the ultimate hangover prevention, though I have never tested their claim!
While the raving community prides itself on PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) and sometimes PLURR (Peace, Love Unity, Respect, Responsibility), some might argue the need for PLURRRR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility, Rest, and Recovery). Phew! Reading all of that may have been more exhausting than your last rave. But it’s true!
After spending Thanksgiving weekend with the family, you deserve to treat yourself. Use RaveAid coupon THANX14 starting Black Friday, November 28th, through Cyber Monday, December 1st, to save 20% on all your rave essentials at RaveAid. Get three bottles of the best EDM supplements to share, or keep it all for yourself – we won’t tell Santa.
If you’re the type to get your holiday gift giving started early, look no further. EDC Las Vegas announced yesterday that EDC 2015 tickets go on sale December 1, 2014 at 12 pm PST. You and your EDM friends can come together Under the Electric Sky June 19-21 to celebrate all things PLUR from Dusk Till Dawn. Plus, the trailer below will help you through the rest of the holiday …Read More
