Five good reasons to cut your drinking as more than half of Brits try going dry
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Millions of Brits are abstaining from booze this month as they take part in Dry January, as experts give their advice on the matter. Recent findings from Alcohol Change UK reveal that over half (54%) of Brits have tried to reduce their alcohol intake at some point, with popular methods including having choosing non-alcoholic alternatives, and taking extended breaks between drinking sessions.
For those considering cutting back on alcohol intake, GPs can provide advice and Alcohol Change UK offers free tools and resources to help kick-start your journey towards sobriety. For those worried about drinking habits, a doctor has told the Daily Record how alcohol could be damaging your health.
Changes of the skin. Dr Sanjay Mehta, GP at The London General Practice, warns changes in your skin's appearance could indicate alcohol is negatively affecting your health. The health expert revealed: "One of the many roles of the liver is to help generate the cells that allow the blood to clot, an important survival mechanism.
"However, when the liver becomes damaged, it can lead to excessive bruising, due to the impact of alcohol on clotting factors in the blood.". Weight gain. Excessive consumption will often lead to weight gain, thanks to its high calorie intake and the face it can also affect your body's metabolism. Dr Mehta says this includes "slowing down the process of breaking down body fat, as the body, particularly the liver, focuses on breaking down the alcohol instead.".
