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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A Simple Guide to Restoring Gut Health
Your gut and how you treat it are directly linked to the overall foundation of your health, and what you eat and how you live substantially influence your microbiome.
The microbiome consists of trillions of different species of bacteria, including parasites, viruses and fungi. When these "bugs" are fed a balanced diet, the immune system, metabolism and digestion can work in unity.
Unfortunately, many individuals have difficulty choosing healthy foods due to their fast-paced environment, inadequate food supply, and rising food costs.
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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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