After all the seasonal holidays and New Year’s Eve parties, what better time to take a break from alcohol than for the month of January? Dry January was first started in the UK in 2013 to help raise money for alcohol abuse awareness and treatment. The trend caught on and now lots of people around the world are making January Alcohol Free. There are tons of health benefits associated with Dry January.
Get Better Sleep
We all know that after a few drinks your sleep tends to be interrupted and not as deep. Having this type of sleep stops your body from repairing and replenishing itself. Taking a month off from drinking in January can help you feel more energized in the morning after a great night’s sleep.
Stronger Immune System
Drinking a lot of alcohol can suppress your immune system, which will make you more likely to catch colds and flu, and other sicknesses. Frequent drinking can also cause inflammation throughout the body, so taking a break can help you feel much better and less swollen.
Less Anxiety
The morning after drinking you generally feel tired, nauseous, and have some anxiety, which is all part of a hangover. Waking up sober for a month will bring you less anxiety in the evening and calmer mornings.
