Abstaining from alcohol for just one month can do a lot of good for the body.
Doctor Ruari Fairbanes told the Mirror about the benefits of stopping drinking alcohol. According to the expert, the body will begin to feel the beneficial effects of quitting alcohol just a few days after the start of sobriety.
A week without alcohol. Ruari Fairbanes noted that in this case sleep patterns may improve, more REM sleep cycles per night. As a result, cognitive functions will become more active, mood will stabilize, cravings for junk food will decrease.
“Alcohol is a diuretic that promotes water loss, so by going without alcohol for a month, you will improve your hydration, experience fewer headaches, and have more energy,” said the expert.
Two weeks without alcohol. From about the second week, you can also notice an improvement in digestion, the specialist said. Digestive acid production is normalized, which has a calming effect on the stomach lining and means that any acid reflux and indigestion are calmed down.
Three weeks without alcohol. At this stage of a sober October, weight loss can be noticed. It is also possible to reduce high blood pressure
which in turn reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the future.
The effect of alcohol on the brain after drinking lasts for several more weeks
b>Four weeks without alcohol. The physician emphasizes that in the absence of irreversible problems with the liver, its other pathological conditions can recover after four weeks of refusing alcohol. The liver performs over 500 vital functions, playing a critical role in fighting infections, maintaining hormonal balance, providing the body with energy, and removing toxins. The first signs of a healthy liver after an alcohol detox may be improved skin condition, brighter eyes.
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