Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January
Expert warns of major mistake people make at end of Dry January
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Month of alcohol abstinence has now ended for many. However, experts have warned of the effects of a sudden resumption of drinking, with some advising caution in the way to drink. "If you just do it for a month and then go back to the way you used to drink, I don't think you're going to see any of the long-term benefits,” said Connor. “If you maintain it, you will.”. He went on to explain that the time spent without drinking will have led to “reductions in inflammation”.
"Getting inflammation down in our bodies is really important for us, that has an impact on almost every chronic disease,” he continued. “I think you're going to see a lot of benefits for the microbiome of your gut, but that's something that you need to sustain. "If you go back to drinking regularly, the microbiome changes very rapidly. So it's just going to go right back to where it was.". Added McMath: “Dry January isn't meant to be a time where you just empty out your body of alcohol so that it can prepare itself for taking on more at a later date.
"This isn't like taking a pail and scooping water out of your boat. It's meant to be not just a reset, but a pivot.”. This year, an estimated 15.5 million people reportedly sought to partake in Dry January. Dr Peter Rice, chair of the Institute of Alcohol Studies, says: “Alcohol profoundly affects the brain, both in the short and long-term. “For many people who consume alcohol – not just heavy drinkers – reducing or stopping alcohol intake often results in enhanced concentration and better mental health, all of which indicate improved brain health.”.
