Putting away the wine for DryJanuary? 🍷 A BoozeFree month benefits your mind and your body.
January is almost here, and you know what that means: Dry January, a month free of alcohol, is almost here too.
To prepare, we did some leg work to find out how a booze-free month can help you. We found that abstaining from drinking alcohol for 31 days can not only benefit your mind and your body but also your wallet. Alcohol Change UK, the organization that started the increasingly popular sobriety challenge in 2013,that 65% of those who participate cited improved health, 70% reported better sleep, and 66% reported more energy — not to mention that a whopping 86% reported saving money. Patricia Geraghty, a nurse practitioner in Walnut Creek, California, and member of HealthyWomen’s, said there are several negative health effects of alcohol, including inflammation that can affect most body systems.
According to Marissa Duswalt Epstein, registered dietitian, lecturer in nutrition at the University of Texas, and also a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health advisory Council, “Alcohol also impairs sleep, so short-near term benefits of taking a break from drinking could include feeling more energized and sleeping better.”So … consider these 10 reasons why you should try a Dry January3.
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