Was Dry January Worth It?

Last year (2016) 7.8 million people admitted to 'binging' on alcohol. Instead of drinking within moderation, the population chose drinking large amounts in single sessions, a practice which can result in short and long-term health issues.

Recent years has seen the increase of popularity in taking part in ‘Dry January’ where people give up alcoholic beverages and sometimes combine it with raising money for charity. But is it worth it?

Except for raising money for charity, does giving up alcohol for a whole month really impact on our health? It’s Private Medical investigated…

Alcohol Concern conclude that many benefits derive from a month away from alcohol, including weight loss and improved sleep. Not to mention the opportunity to save some money.

Giving up alcohol for a month isn’t a miracle cure to lose weight, however, depending on your overall dietary intake and how much you are committed to exercise, you may see a few pounds drop.  Alcohol is full of calories, so it’s not too unbelievable. Combine the removal of alcohol from your diet and an increase in exercise, you may experience some weight loss.

According to certain tests, no alcohol in your system can lead to the growth of new brain cells meaning your focus at work or on projects may also improve!

If sleepless nights are a regular occurrence, maybe saying goodbye to alcohol for a month wouldn’t do any harm. Despite how ‘drowsy’ and ‘sleepy’ alcohol makes some people, the quality of your sleep is affected by the drink. Alcohol interrupts your cardiac rhythm and can therefore block any REM sleep (restorative sleep) and will make you feel even more tired the next day!

How can it’s Private Medical Insurance help?

Whether you are a fan of Dry Janaury or not, we’ll have a health insurance policy suited to you which we can tailor to your lifestyle needs.

Get a quote today or call on 01708 912 429 for a bespoke private medical insurance quote.