5 ways alcohol consumption can be bad for you

Alcohol is commonly enjoyed by many adults, however it can also be a dangerous substance that can immediately affect your health. Overindulging in alcohol can also valuable hours from your holiday/weekend.

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Here’s what happens to your body when you drink alcohol:

Dehydration

Alcohol is a powerful diuretic. Your body needs plenty of water to replenish the water it has lost. Accompanying symptoms include dizziness, trembling and thirst.

Nausea and sweating

This is caused by acidosis, where your blood is more acidic than usual. Acid-producing foods (yip, processed, fast, party foods) and alcohol are the main causes of acidosis. This can take 24 hours to correct.

Tiredness and irritability

Your body’s normal rhythm is out of whack, resulting in exhaustion, crabbiness and an increase in body temperature, which can make you feel flushed.

Headaches

Alcohol has an inflammatory effect, making your blood vessels swell. Your headache may even start while you’re drinking, not just the morning after.

Disturbed sleep

If you’ve drunk too much, all you want to do is sleep it off, but for some people, overdoing it results in a terrible, interrupted night’s sleep.

If you are in a setting where you plan to consume alcohol, drink responsible and avoid overindulging, as it can have a negative impact on your health.