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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Hangover Remedies For New Years Day!---Fact or Fiction?

Hair of the Dog
Contrary to popular belief, more of the "hair of the dog that bit you" only delays the inevitable. One of the reasons hangovers are so unpleasant is the liver is still processing the toxins left over from alcohol metabolism. Drinking more alcohol can make the symptoms seem to lessen at first but will only make the situation worse once the liver breaks the alcohol down, because it will have even more toxins to deal with.
Conclusion:
  • FICTION - Remedy
Burnt Toast

At first, the burnt toast remedy may seem that it's actually based on scientific fact. The culprit behind this fictional cure is the carbon in the charred bread. Carbon can act like a filter in the body. While it's true that activated charcoal (which is a treated form of carbon) is used to treat some types of poisonings, it's not currently used to treat alcohol poisoning (something that is vastly different from a regular hangover).
The carbon/charcoal found on burnt toast is not the same as activated charcoal.
Conclusion:
  • FICTION - Prevention and Remedy
Black Coffee

Coffee contains a high amount of caffeine, which is a stimulant and therefore helps fight fatigue. But when the caffeine wears off, a drinker may be even more tired than before. Coffee can help alleviate a pounding head because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it reduces the size of blood vessels. This counteracts the effect of the alcohol, which makes them swell, making the head hurt in the first place. Unfortunately, caffeine is also a diuretic like alcohol and can make a drinker even more dehydrated than before, thereby increasing the severity of the hangover. Overall, coffee isn't a good hangover cure.
Conclusion:
  • FICTION - Remedy
Fried or Fatty Foods

Although eating fried or fatty foods the morning after will probably only irritate a drinker's stomach further, eating them before drinking can actually be helpful. Putting anything in the stomach prior to indulging in alcohol helps prevent a hangover, but fatty foods in particular stick to the stomach lining longer and therefore slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. While that might make it take longer to feel the alcohol's effects, it also gives the body more time to process the byproducts and will increase a drinker's chances of feeling decent in the morning. So much so, in fact, that a Mediterranean folk tactic is to take a spoonful of olive oil before drinking alcohol. Eating lighter food such as a fruit smoothie will provide energy and alleviate some symptoms by replenishing the electrolytes the body lost from dehydration.
Conclusion:
  • FACT - Prevention
  • FICTION - Remedy
Eggs

Eating eggs the morning after provides energy like any other food, which is the primary benefit. But eggs do also contain large amounts of cysteine, the substance that breaks down the hangover-causing toxin acetaldehyde in the liver's easily depleted glutathione. Therefore, eggs can potentially help mop up the left-over toxins.
Conclusion:
  • FACT - Remedy
Bananas

Eating bananas the morning after a night of heavy drinking provides lost electrolytes like any food would, but it also specifically replenishes the potassium lost to alcohol's diuretic effect. Other potassium-rich foods such as kiwi fruit or sports drinks work just as well.
Conclusion:
  • FACT - Remedy
Water

Replenishing the body's water supply after a night of drinking combats dehydration, and it also helps dilute the leftover byproducts in the stomach. Adding salt and sugar to water helps replace the sodium and glycogen lost the night before. Non-caffeinated, non-carbonated sports drinks can achieve the same effect.
As a prevention method, drinking a glass of water for every alcoholic beverage slows down drinking, providing more time for the body to deal with the alcohol (the body can only process about three-quarters of an ounce of alcohol in an hour). Drinking a few glasses of water before going to bed helps fight dehydration after the body finishes breaking down the alcohol.
Conclusion:
  • FACT - Prevention and Remedy
Fruit Juice


­The fructose -- fruit sugar -- in fruit juice helps to naturally increase the body's energy. Studies have proven that it also increases the rate at which the body gets rid of toxins such as those left over from alcohol metabolism. Fruit juice is also a good idea the morning after because it's high in vitamins and nutrients that were depleted the night before because of alcohol's diuretic effect. Vitamin supplements high in vitamins C and B are also effective.



-WWW.HOWSTUFFWORKS.COM

Happy New Year's Eve!

Hey Everyone, 
                 Let us be the first to wish you a Happy New Year's Eve. We hope you enjoy celebrating the arrival of the new year with your family and friends. May you have a safe and fun packed evening. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for shopping at E.G.Geller and supporting our family owned and operated business. Without you all we would be nothing. We look forward to seeing all of you in the stores in 2012 and helping you find the latest in comfortable fashion footwear. 
      Also, many of you may know that we have recently gone to sale and invite you to check out the great selection of shoes. We have hundreds of shoes on sale at great prices...boots, walking shoes, sandals, clogs and more. All sale items will be in their normal locations on our webpage, but now the price ends with $.99. We are currently in the process of putting all sale items in one easy and convenient location on our webpage to improve your shopping experience. Please feel free to message us with any questions. 


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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thierry Rabotin Sale!

    We have some fabulous Thierry Rabotins styles that have now gone on sale. His styles are fresh, elegant and truly one of a kind.Theirry Rabotin's shoes are handcrafted in Italy using the finest leathers and craftsmanship. He incorporates good arch support and poron cushioning to ensure maximum comfort, but still creates an aesthetically beautiful shoe. Fashion and comfort, what more could we ask for? I can promise you will find very few shoes that compare to Theirry Rabotin's
Now is a great opportunity to buy another pair of those beautiful shoes you love, or try your first pair out while they are on sale!

View the entire Thierry Rabotin collection here.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Featured Sale Item!

              What a great deal on a stylish everyday boot from Naot! This comfort fashion boot features Naot's anatomic cork and latex footbed and a durable, shock absorbent rubber sole. With a moderate heel height and a stabilizing platform this boot is great for all day professional wear or a night out on the town! This is truly a value you can't miss out on. Originally $200...now $149.99
"Modesto"


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UGG Sale!

Hey Ladies,
        Its sale time at E.G.Geller and we have marked down several styles from UGG! All the classic styles, both tall and short, are marked down along with a few other styles! Get them now before they're gone. UGGs don't stick around for long on sale!


Sunday, December 25, 2011

Happy Hanukkah

     Looking for a fun activity for you and your family to do on the 6th night of Hanukkah? Here is a super cute cookie recipe that will be fun and delicious!....Click here for the entire recipe.

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Check out our annual winter sale at E.G.Geller HERE

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Keep Calm And SANTA!

        My mother always said, "If you don't believe, you don't receive". With that said....who is excited for SANTA!?!

lol this Christmas

Hope everyone is enjoying a merry Christmas Eve. Here is a laugh for you and your family...

Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas on the beach

              It is almost Christmas Eve! Does your family have any special Christmas Eve traditions? My family is spending the holiday in Riviera Maya, Mexico. There is nothing like escaping to the beach from the cold midwest weather. Are you and your family spending the holiday somewhere special this year? 
Don't forget to check out our annual winter SALE

Shoe Buyers Anonymous

        You can really never have enough shoes. If you think you have a shoe addiction...don't worry about it. We actually are contributing to the problem with the fabulous SALE we are having. Take some time to check it out HERE.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Naot Sale!

             We have many great shoes on sale, including some super comfortable Naot shoes! Check out all Naot sale items here.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

UGG SALE!

             We now have UGGs on SALE at E.G.Geller Shoes! We decided to go to sale a little early this year and now you have a great opportunity to buy UGGs on sale before the holidays! message us with any questions and enjoy shopping.



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Monday, December 19, 2011

EGGELLER.COM SALE COUNT DOWN

         It is only a matter of hours now until our winter sale kicks off at www.eggeller.com! All of our sale items will still be in their original locations on our web page, but now the sale items will have a price ending in $.99! We have lots of great buys from Thierry Rabotin, Pas De Rouge, La Canadienne, Mephisto and many more. We also have most of our UGG® Australia boots marked down just in time for the holidays. We decided to go to sale a little early this year and we hope we can help save you a few bucks this season.
ALL ORDERS OVER $300 QUALIFY FOR FREE SHIPPING! Happy shopping everyone.

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Fun Christmas Baking!

           Here is a great baking project for you and your friends or family this year. All you really need is some bite-sized pretzels, M&Ms and some holiday Hersey's Kiss. These are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. Find complete directions here.
www.familyfun.go.com



Saturday, December 17, 2011

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $300!

Hey Everyone, 
      As many of you know, we now have free shipping on all orders over $300. It is a chance for you to order a few pair of slippers or that pair of shoes you've been coveting. Please call us if you have any questions about our free shipping. 



SALE TIME!

Hey Everyone,
     We have gone to sale in all three of our locations and we invite you to stop in and check out all the great deals! Our sale prices will be effective on our website on December 20th. We will let you know as soon as sale prices appear on our website. If you have questions about specific shoes or brands please call us during regluar business hours at 800-321-8066!

Dallas

Preston Center
8411 Preston Rd., Suite #134
Dallas, TX 75225
1-(214)-373-8066
1-(800)-321-8066              

Store Hours:  

Monday to Saturday 10 - 6


Houston 

At Westheimer & 610 loop, between The Grotto and CVS Pharmacy.
4723 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77027
1-(713)-993-0488
1-(888)-261-2483              

Store Hours:

Monday to Saturday 10 - 6


Kansas City

Country Club Plaza
316 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64112
1-(816)-931-0039
1-(800)-343-7244                

Store Hours:

Monday to Saturday 10 - 6
Sunday 12 - 5


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Friday, December 16, 2011

Sanita Clogs - The Original Danish Clog

Shop All Sanita Clogs At E.G.Geller Shoes Here



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Shoe Addict!

      Here are some clever shoe storage ideas for all you crazy shoe addicts out there! How many pair do you have in your collection? 
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