After many weeks of alcohol consumption, it is only natural to want to take a break from berries and bubbles. The concept is better known as “a white month” and involves abstaining from alcoholic beverages for at least four weeks. We imagine that this month will cleanse one of the poison, but the question that naturally arises is what happens in the body during a white month?
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This happens in the body during a white month
Fredrik Hagemandistrict doctor in Kalmar, explains in a conversation with P4 Kalmar what physical changes an alcohol-free month can bring. He believes that there are only positive effects with taking a break from alcohol, provided that the person in question is not addicted to alcohol and is at risk of experiencing serious withdrawal symptoms.
– The body is quite good at bouncing back, so quite a lot happens in a month, says Hageman.
So it is true that the body feels better from being sober. Some examples of changes can be an improved sleep, fewer headaches and a good fluid balance. Blood pressure goes down and those who suffer from stomach aches can feel secure in the fact that their stomachs feel better during the white month. The liver is also good at recovering for a short time.
Also Sven Andreassonwho is an alcohol doctor and professor at Karolinska Institutet, agrees that a white month is good for long-term health.
– The best scenario is if you reconsider some routines during this month and perhaps discover that it is fine to drink less even in social contexts, he says to IQ.
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