How to Stay Sober Curious for the Holidays
A few years ago, I started exploring a sober curious lifestyle—and it’s been one of the most transformative decisions of my life.
For years, partying felt like a normal part of life. Regular drinking was so ingrained in my routine that I never questioned it. But deep down, I couldn’t ignore the toll it was taking on my mental health, motivation, and overall happiness.
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How not to die — Michael Greger, M.D.
It’s in our benefit to try to live a healthy life free of diseases, but it’s not always the case. If you research history, you will find that every era has faced its own unique health challenges.
Before the 19th century, human illnesses were primarily caused by the Age of Pestilence and Famine, this era was characterized by high mortality rates and low life expectancy due to infectious diseases, malnutrition, and famine.
My Health Crisis that Changed my Life
In 2020, I would often wake up in the middle of the night with numbness in my arms. I consulted my doctor, who suggested I try massage therapy.
A few months later, while out for a run, I experienced a painful tightening in my back and left arm. After seeing a chiropractor, he discovered a lump under my left armpit and advised me to have it examined further.
Upon learning about my 21-inch benign tumour, I realized that my lifestyle choices were having a negative impact on my health.
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