October 9 – GLAS. Sobriety can have a positive impact on your health, and now a doctor explains what happens when you stop drinking for days, weeks, months and years
Nish Manek is a GP in London and says the journey to sobriety can have a profound effect on your body, leading to positive changes throughout your period of sobriety. Within the first few days of quitting alcohol, your body should begin to respond positively. The dehydrating effect of alcohol begins to reverse, resulting in increased hydration levels. This can lead to clearer skin and increased energy levels, said a specialist quoted by BBC Science Focus.
What’s more, your liver, which bears the brunt of metabolizing alcohol, gets a break so it can focus on detoxification and recovery. As the alcohol leaves your system, the quality of your sleep may improve, leading to more restful nights. If you have been drinking alcohol regularly, you may also experience temporary acute withdrawal symptoms in the early days. If they are more serious or you are finding it difficult to cope, it is important to seek help.
As you move into the weeks, months, and years of sobriety, the benefits become more apparent. The immune system, which may be suppressed by alcohol, begins to regain its strength, so your body can better fight infections. On a mental level, you’ll likely feel increased clarity and focus as the fog of alcohol’s effects on the brain clears. Although withdrawal symptoms such as food cravings and lethargy may last a couple of weeks, by this point they will begin to subside significantly.
GLAS previously reported: hair falls out in clumps and skin ages: hormones are to blame.
2023-10-09 17:07:12
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