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Going through a ‘dry spell’ is a trend that more and more of us are getting behind. We’ve just had Go Sober for October, the Macmillan Cancer Support event. Then there’s the persistent allure of Dry January – more than 2 million adults took part in 2016 – and we’re predicting that’ll be higher in 2018. Others prefer to make Lent their alcohol-free time. Whenever it is, a month off booze is fast becoming a regular part of the calendar year for anyone concerned about their health and wellbeing.
And the science backs it up. Recent studies have shown that social drinkers who take a month off can help their livers, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and weight management. Your skin will benefit, as will your energy levels.