5 Benefits of a Month Without Drinking Alcohol
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Jakarta – A month without drinking alcohol can be a life-changing in the midst of our often alcohol-centric culture. October is a popular month to put drinking to a halt with “Sober October,” a challenge originally started in the United Kingdom as a fundraiser for fighting cancer.
Moderate drinking is considered two drinks a day or less for men and one drink or less for women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Binge drinking, according to the same source, is quantified as five or more drinks on an occasion (lasting two to three hours) for men and four or more drinks on occasion for women.
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Excessive alcohol consumption can leave you feeling less than ideal for a long time, with brutal hangovers often accompanying a fun night out.
If you want to improve your physical and mental well-being at any point of the year, taking a 30-day break from alcohol can lead to many health benefits.
So, here are five health-related improvements you may see if you spend 30 days alcohol-free.
1. Increased mental clarity
Alcohol and heavy drinking can cause long-term, negative impacts on the brain, including poor memory and slower reflexes.
Over time, the brain can actually get used to the effects of alcohol, causing it to work harder and cause unpleasant or even dangerous withdrawal symptoms like tremors and heart palpitations. This can lead to burnout, which can make you feel foggy.
2. A better night’s sleep
No alcohol consumption leads to better sleep, and better sleep leads to improved overall health. When alcohol is consumed close to the time you go to bed for the night, quality sleep can be interrupted.
This loss of quality sleep will give you a groggy feeling the next day. Once alcohol is removed from your routine, your sleep cycle will start to get back on track, leaving you more alert and refreshed in the morning.
