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- An alcohol-free month is the best choice we could possibly make for our health, British researchers conclude. Going without alcohol for just 1 month will really boost your well-being throughout the year, researchers find.
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Sep 29, 2020 · If it's catching up with you, you might be considering 1 month alcohol free. Not only are there great benefits mentally, physically and financially, but I've got the best mocktail recipes to try so you can still enjoy that Friday afternoon drink.
Jan 19, 2024 · Research from 2018 showed that a month-long break from alcohol was enough for moderate-heavy drinkers to see improvements in insulin resistance, blood pressure, body weight, and cancer-related growth factors.
- You’ll look better naked. A bottle of wine contains around 600 calories… that’s the equivalent of three doughnuts! Add in a bit of junk food (helpful for battling a hangover) and it really adds up.
- You’ll be happier. Alcohol gives you a very brief, artificial high, followed by a long and painful low. You know how awful it is when you feel hungover, depressed and anxious; you spend all day beating yourself up.
- It’s easier than trying to cut down. Yes, really – trying to control a mind-altering substance is super hard. (I wrote more about moderation here.)
- Bye-bye puffy face. The vanity argument for stopping drinking motivates a lot of people and it should do. I get my students to take a picture at the beginning of their 6 week course and another at the end.
- Improved Liver Function. You can expect improved liver function almost immediately after you stop drinking alcohol. Experts predict that most drinkers’ livers can return to completely normal function after 4-8 weeks of no alcohol.
- Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. When you stop excessive drinking, your risk of heart disease goes down. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, it would be a wise idea to lower your risk if possible.
- Reduced Risk of Cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that not drinking alcohol reduces your risk of cancer.
- Weight Loss. Losing weight is a nice benefit of not drinking alcohol. Having more than one drink of beer or booze a day is linked to being overweight or obese.
2 days ago · Try alcohol-free days — or even a month of not drinking. Taking a break from alcohol can be a good way to start, allowing your brain and body to recalibrate. Decide not to drink a day or two each week. You may want to abstain for a week or a month, to see how you feel physically and emotionally without alcohol in your life.
Jan 3, 2019 · An alcohol-free month is the best choice we could possibly make for our health, British researchers conclude. Going without alcohol for just 1 month will really boost your well-being...
Oct 3, 2018 · If you're a light drinker, the reduction in your risk of contracting an alcohol-related disease is already low and giving up alcohol for a month will only result in a slight risk...
