28/10/2025
I used to enjoy drinking socially but now I avoid it because I love feeling well.
What most people don’t realise is that alcohol doesn’t just give you a hangover, it affects your hormones, gut health, sleep, and stress levels long after the glass is empty.
-It disrupts hormone balance, especially oestrogen and cortisol.
-It puts extra load on your liver, which is already working hard to detox hormones and support digestion.
-It affects sleep quality, you might fall asleep faster, but you wake more during the night.
-It increases anxiety and low mood by depleting key nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc.
-It spikes blood sugar, leading to energy crashes and cravings the next day.
-It raises inflammation, which can worsen gut issues, skin flare-ups, and body aches.
-It blocks your REM sleep, which is when your brain processes emotions and memories.
-It messes with your gut microbiome, leading to bloating, poor digestion, and lower immunity.
-It dulls your nervous system awareness, making it harder to feel and respond to what your body really needs.
-It makes it harder for your body to regulate stress, that “relaxing glass of wine” can actually heighten cortisol later.
-It accelerates skin ageing by dehydrating your cells and reducing collagen production.
-It interferes with fat metabolism, making weight loss more difficult even when you eat well.
-It increases water retention and puffiness, especially around the face and eyes.
-It slows down your body’s repair processes, leaving you feeling sluggish and foggy.
And when your body’s constantly trying to recover, it’s hard to feel grounded, calm, or clear-headed.
Your body doesn’t need alcohol to relax, it needs safety, nourishment, and rest.
