5 Positive Benefits of Dry January

Why is it a good idea to enjoy a month without alcohol? We give you five positive benefits for you and your well-being, why Dry January is a good idea.

1. Increased physical Health 🏃‍♀️

Alcohol has a negative effect on all organs. By abstaining from alcohol, your blood pressure will be lowered and with it the risk of cardiovascular disease. Your liver will also thank you. Regular alcohol consumption often leads to to a fatty liver or inflammation. A month without alcohol, following the motto “Give your liver a break!” works wonders for detoxifying your liver.

2nd Better sleep 😴

A quick glass and then you gently drift off to dreamland? Sounds like the perfect way to fall asleep, but it is deceptive. Because alcohol disrupts your sleep phases so that you wake up the next morning neither mentally nor physically refreshed. In concrete terms, alcohol causes your REM phase to be shortened. Too little sleep in the REM phase can lead to Learning and concentration difficulties, memory problems and lead to increased feelings of hunger. An alcohol-free month will help you start the new year more rested and productive.

3. radiant skin 😍

Alcohol consumption dehydrates your body. This also affects your skin. Pale skin or a puffy face are the result of alcohol. Therefore, Dry January promotes radiant skin!

4th Feel more comfortable in your body 💃

Alcohol affects our weight in several ways. It is a real calorie bomb! One gram of pure alcohol contains 7 calories, which is 3 calories more than one gram of sugar. In addition, alcohol slows down your fat burning. But that's not all: even though alcohol is very high in calories, it doesn't fill you up. This quickly leads to cravings and the evening at the bar often ends at the nearest snack bar around the corner. If you've resolved to watch your weight in the new year, giving up alcohol will help you do that.

5th thrifty person 🦊

If you abstain from alcohol for a month, you will save twice as much. Alcohol costs money! Added to this are all the unnecessary things you buy while drunk. Be it the fourth drink or the overpriced pizza because you get cravings. And no joke: drunk shopping is a thing. There is a billion-dollar market for online shopping while drunk. In the USA, for example, drunk shoppers spend almost 40 billion US dollars annually. The number is also high in Germany.