Why You Should Take a Break From Alcohol
The most transformative experience I had in my late thirties when it came to drinking was deciding to stop for an extended period—3.5 months, to be exact.
The first couple of weeks, I struggled because my body was going through a detox.
At the time, I thought my alcohol consumption wasn’t excessive—I was casually drinking once or twice a week, but constantly putting a toxic poison into my body had a profound effect on my health.
That’s because I had been drinking alcohol since I was sixteen, and by the time I hit my twenties, I was a full-blown party girl hitting the underground rave scene.
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3 Foods That Heal and Rebalance the Gut After Alcohol
“Let Food Be Thy Medicine and Medicine Be Thy Food.” — Hippocrates
When I was drinking constantly, my diet was awful, mainly because I was dealing with a hangover every few days or at least once a week at the minimum.
As a result, I wanted to indulge in highly processed foods that contained sugar, fat, and salt, which left me in a vicious cycle of having negative emotions, including guilt and shame.
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4 Ways Alcohol Affects Gut Health
Back when I was heavily drinking, I had a variety of ongoing health issues, from acid reflux, dehydration and unrestful sleeping patterns, but mostly, my gut wasn’t always functioning correctly.
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Rebalancing the Gut After Heavy Drinking
Often referred to as your “second brain,” the gut influences everything from your mood and energy levels to your immune system and skin health.
Additionally, the gut is closely connected to the brain through the gut-brain axis, a communication network that allows them to influence each other.
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Apple Baked Healthy Breakfast
Who doesn’t love a sweet breakfast? I know I do—but in moderation, of course! Making breakfast at home isn’t just more budget-friendly; it’s also a way to control what goes into your food.
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