Dry January: Yay or Nay?

Have you ever done a “Dry January” before?

It’s when you don’t drink any alcohol for the entire month of January, in an attempt to reset for the new year. I’ve heard of people doing it for years, but I’ve never actually tried it myself.

According to some experts, there are major health benefits associated with going alcohol-free for a month:

• You'll get a mood boost.

• You'll sleep more soundly.

• You might feel less bloated or even drop a few pounds.

• You'll save money.

• You'll have a stronger immune system.

• You'll feel better in the morning.

• You'll have a new relationship with alcohol.

I think I am going to try it. I love new year’s resolutions and resets and starting fresh every year, and after the holidays (where recreational drinking seems to ramp up), I could use a break. A month seems like the perfect amount of time, and who knows? It may be the start of something knew.

You can read more about Dry January and all the health benefits that come with it here.