Keeping within the limits
So what are the sensible drinking guidelines? Men shouldn't regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day, and women 2-3 units a day. We should all have at least 2 alcohol-free days a week.
10 great reasons to drink responsibly
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Your skin will love you
Alcohol dehydrates you leaving your skin dull and tired. Ask a supermodel. Many go on record in magazines saying they stay away from alcohol before big photoshoots.
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2. You’ll have more energy
Normally you have 6-7 cycles of REM (deep) sleep. When you’ve been drinking, you’ll only typically have 1-2 meaning you’ll wake up feeling like you’ve never been to sleep!
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Your clothes will fit better
The number of calories in alcohol is second only to fat! And they’re totally ‘empty’ calories, giving you no nutritional value whatsoever.
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You’ll reduce your risk of breast cancer
A woman’s risk of breast cancer increases from drinking as little as 1-2 units a day. Every unit drunk has been found to increase the risk of breast cancer by 7-11%. (1)
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You’ll feel more relaxed
<p>The negative effects of alcohol only make stress worse. Find some great tips for beating stress in a positive way at <a href="http://www.stepsfrostress.org">www.stepsfrostress.org</a>.</p>
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You’ll have a positive impact on your children
Having a responsible attitude to alcohol will set a good example to your children.
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You’ll improve your concentration
Alcohol dehydrates you. Being dehydrated makes you feel tired, irritable and less able to concentrate.
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Your liver will love you
The human liver is amazing as it can repair itself. To a point. Give it a chance – try to take at least two alcohol-free days a week to give your body a break.
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You’ll have healthier hair
Too much alcohol can deplete iron levels in the body, which could lead to hair loss.
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Your relationships will improve
Alcohol reduces our ability to think straight. You’re less likely to misinterpret someone’s behaviour or social cues if you haven’t been drinking.
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