There are many reason why you might choose to drink less alcohol, from cost savings to making better decisions. Your health should be part of that choice.
Here are some of the health effects of excessive drinking:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Stroke
- Liver disease
- Digestive problems
- Pancreatitis
- Executive function
- Brain function in general
- Weakened immune system
In addition, alcohol use is associated with increased risk of cancer in these ares:
- Breast
- Mouth
- Throat
- Esophagus
- Voice box
- Liver
- Colon
- Rectum
What’s excessive?
This is a personal decision. The amount of liquor that is dangerous for an individual depends on body weight and size, for example. The official government recommendation, however, is no more than three drinks on any one day and no more than seven drinks in a week for women or 14 drinks a week for men. Larger amounts are considered excessive.
It’s important to know, however, that smaller amounts of alcohol are associated with negative health effects. If you want to drink less than you do right now, I can help. Book your Free Discovery Call now.
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