However, giving up alcohol for one month can lead to very noticeable changes.

But, other people may enjoy a more clear-cut boundary of going cold turkey with a dry month.

Either way, significantly reducing or completely giving upalcoholfor a month can offer a huge range of health benefits.

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“Giving up alcohol for a month may actually feel happier and have improved mental health.”

There’s more than one way that cutting alcohol out for one month can help you lose weight.

However, studies have yet to determine a clear cause-and-effect association.

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So if you cut out alcohol for one month, you may notice more restful sleep after 31 days!

You may reset your digestion

Have you been experiencingbloatingand other digestive issues recently?

“Excessive alcoholchanges the gut flora in your microbiomefor the worse, andquickly.

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These changes weaken your body’s defenses, andput you at heightened risk for getting sick!”

A previous version of this story was published on May 31, 2022.

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