The Unexpected Benefit of Cutting Down on Alcohol
I was off work early last night and felt the urge to pick up a bottle of wine; after looking at my drinking app, which I use to calculate my alcohol consumption throughout the month, I decided against it.
Instead, I reminded myself why I started tracking my drinking in the first place—to be more mindful of my choices and how they impact my health and well-being.
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Your Brain is Shrinking due to Alcohol
Have you ever felt that after a night of drinking alcohol that you’re stuck in a foggy cloud that lingers for days?
While alcohol might feel like a quick escape—activating the brain’s reward system to temporarily boost pleasure while escaping negative emotions such as anxiety, stress and pain—it often comes at a cost.
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The Dangers of Overconsuming Coffee and Alcohol
In today’s world, stimulants like caffeine and alcohol are part of the daily routine for many.
The day starts with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, luring you out of bed. You clutch your favourite mug, taking that first sip before uttering a single word to your spouse or family.
If you’re on the go, you grab an espresso on your way to work, needing that jolt to power through the morning.
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The Influence of Alcohol on Your Sleep
One of the most common complaints I hear from clients is how they struggle with receiving adequate sleep.
They often feel restless upon awakening and struggle with insomnia, causing them to toss and turn throughout the night.
When cortisol, known as the stress hormone, is not working correctly, individuals can experience a jerking sensation when they begin to fall asleep or wake up during the night, feeling wired and restless.
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Are You Drinking Out of Habit?
Most people who drink have been drinking for an extended period. It probably started in the early twenties, if not sooner. If you grew up in the ’90s as a teenager, it was quite common to indulge in alcohol at an early age.
I remember my friend and I drinking straight cheap vodka behind our junior high school in 1994, the same year Kurt Cobain committed suicide.
The grunge era brought out the rebellious teenager in many of us. If you were growing up in a toxic environment, alcohol and drugs often became the exact escape you needed to numb the pain or fit into the scene.
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