Many of us love a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long difficult week at work. When the weekend comes, enjoying a beer is a good way to relax. Now that the holidays are upon us, we enjoying sharing a drink or two with friends and family. Celebrating with a glass of cheer is special.
However, every now and then it’s a good idea to take a break and give your body a rest from drinking alcohol. There are pluses and minuses when it comes to enjoying alcohol once in a while and how our body reacts to it. Here are some things to consider for taking a break and how that will help your body.
Top Health Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol
1. Decreases Your Tolerance
Although some people like to brag about how much they can drink before it starts to affect them, having a high tolerance for alcohol can be a massive problem. Not only does it lead to drinking large quantities in order to get the desired effect, but it also means that you consume more calories and experience even more of the disadvantages that come with drinking. Increased issues like liver damage, heart problems, and bloat or weight gain.
2. Allows Your Body to Detox
You can’t properly detox if you’re still drinking alcohol. No matter how much salad you’re eating or how many times you’re filling up your plate with great vegetables, your liver will be crying out for a break. Replace the alcohol with water if you really want to do your liver a world of good.
3. Better Sleep
If you’re struggling to go to sleep at night but drinking in order to feel tired, you’re doing it all wrong. While alcohol will help you to fall asleep, it will also mean that you’re more tired the next day. Plus, by drinking every night in order to sleep, you are getting yourself into a horrible cycle and creating addictive behavior that will be hard to break.
4. Healthier Skin
People who don’t drink much alcohol tend to have much better skin than those who drink on a regular basis. This is mainly due to the fact that alcohol dehydrates your body. Your body then tries to get moisture from wherever it can, pulling water from your skin. This is why people who drink regularly are more prone to dry skin, and unfortunately, the answer isn’t good moisturizer!
If you are striving for a healthier body all around, reducing or eliminating your alcohol consumption is a good start. You can enjoy a cocktail with friends this holiday, but keep it to only one. Then drink plenty of water to flush it out and enjoy the health benefits of less alcohol.
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