{"id":27815,"date":"2017-09-22T21:14:14","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T18:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=27815"},"modified":"2017-09-22T21:14:14","modified_gmt":"2017-09-22T18:14:14","slug":"stop-drinking-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/stop-drinking-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Weeks After You Stop Drinking Alcohol, These 5 Things Happen to Your Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s not easy to stop drinking alcohol.<\/h2>\n

Social obligations and the occasional need to destress<\/a> make it necessary. Nevertheless, too much of it isn’t a good thing. Do you know what happens to your body after you stop drinking alcohol? Here are the changes, on a timeline.<\/p>\n

The harmful effects of alcohol<\/h3>\n

You probably know, all too well, the heady feeling you get after downing a few glasses of your favorite wine. But excess alcohol sends your body into a tailspin. Here’s what it does within a month.<\/p>\n

1 day<\/h4>\n

First of all, the clearest sign of too much alcohol is a hangover. Your body may shake uncontrollably for up to 24 hours after it enters your body.<\/p>\n

1 week<\/h4>\n

Also, your sleep patterns are likely to go awry. Because alcohol is a diuretic, it dehydrates you and prompts your body to purge fluid as sweat. You’ll find it hard to sleep because you’ll need to visit the bathroom during the night. This study<\/a> shows that it has adverse effects on sleep and daytime sleepiness.<\/p>\n

2 weeks<\/h4>\n

Furthermore, alcohol irritates your gut. It causes a host of digestive problems such as gastric reflux (GERD) when stomach acid rushes up your throat and burns it.\u00a0According to this study<\/a>, heavy alcohol use results in inflammation.<\/p>\n

3 to 4 weeks<\/h4>\n

If you drink too much, you may start to notice your urine darkening. Your skin may itch as well. Fatigue, which is chronic, may overwhelm<\/a> you. These are signs of liver problems. Your blood cells may enlarge. Consequently, you may find it hard to breathe because they cannot send oxygen to your lungs efficiently.<\/p>\n

Alcohol isn’t all bad<\/h3>\n

Having an occasional drink, however, won’t result in a disaster. It has a few surprising health benefits.<\/p>\n

First of all, it lowers the risk of heart disease<\/strong>. Studies\u00a0<\/a>show that alcohol raises HDL (High-density lipoprotein) or ‘good’ cholesterol. The Catholic University of Campobasso<\/a> found that alcohol lengthens a person’s life<\/strong> by about 1.8%. As an indicator, the glass that you sometimes grab after dinner is enough.<\/p>\n

It’s also a defense against erectile dysfunction<\/strong>. A 2009 study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine<\/a> found that erectile dysfunction decreased by about 25 to 30%. Another way alcohol helps us is by preventing colds<\/strong>. Carnegie Mellon University<\/a> researched cold susceptibility in smokers and non-smokers. They discovered that a glass of wine prevented colds in the latter group.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it is a protection against dementia<\/strong>. A 1977 study published in the Journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment\u00a0<\/a>found that moderate drinkers were 23% less likely than non-drinkers to experience cognitive decline.<\/p>\n

Finally, alcohol lowers the risk of endocrine-related diseases like diabetes<\/strong>. A Dutch study found that one or two glasses a day reduced Type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

These 5 things happen\u00a0three months after you stop drinking alcohol<\/h3>\n

Moderation is the key. So, when should you stop drinking alcohol? The answer is when you start experiencing the symptoms described above. There are many reasons you should purge excess alcohol from your body.<\/p>\n

1. Your blood sugar levels will become regular within 24 hours<\/h4>\n

First of all, you’ll normalize your blood sugar levels<\/a> within a day of quitting drink. Taking in more food and vegetables will prevent a blood sugar rush.<\/p>\n

2. You’ll detoxify within 2 days<\/h4>\n

You’ll also detoxify within 48 hours. If you have lingering headaches, you can get rid of them by applying a little lavender.<\/p>\n

3. Your hangovers will stop within 3 days<\/h4>\n

Hangover effects will also disappear after you stop drinking alcohol. It takes about 72 hours to get rid of them.<\/p>\n

4. You’ll sleep better within a week<\/h4>\n

Furthermore, you’ll find yourself sleeping better<\/a> after a week. You’ll also look younger and fresher than before as your body re-hydrates.<\/p>\n

5. Your weight problems disappear within a month<\/h4>\n

Moreover, you’ll have no more weight problems. Belly fat reduces by about 15%.<\/p>\n

In all, alcohol, taken in moderation, is good for you. You may want to stop drinking alcohol when you experience its negative effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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She earned a Bachelor of Arts (English and Literature) from the National Institute of Education\/Nanyang Technological University of Singapore. With an ABRSM Grade 8 certificate, Michelle has taught English language, literature, and music in Singapore schools for over 12 years. During her career as an educator, she has also worked with children with special needs in both mainstream schools and those for special learners. This vast teaching experience allows her to share valuable advice on parenting, child psychology, and education with her readers. Michelle has been published on websites like The Mighty and HubPages and runs two personal blogs: Getting Literal, where she shares her thoughts about writing and poetry, and Pets Aware, a blog about animals. She has a broad range of interests that include literature, history, philosophy, human relationships, health, and psychology. When Michelle is not busy writing her heart out, you will find her tinkering jazz tunes on her piano. 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