Dr Emma adds: “Alcohol can also impair the liver's ability to detoxify the body which can lead to a build ... I didn’t sleep well, I wasn’t clear-headed, I did not look forward to getting ...

With the October bank holiday weekend underway, there are warnings that the morning after can be a particularly dangerous ...

Many years ago, I gave up drinking alcohol for a month ... “It’s important to drink lots of water, as your body will be flushing out toxins via the liver and kidneys, so you’re going ...

You’ve told your friends you’re taking the month off and all ­alcohol – which your liver breaks down at a rate of one unit per hour – has left your body. You might have hoped to feel ...

This means that as more alcohol enters the bloodstream vital body functions will be depressed. At high levels things like blood pressure, pulse and respiration can decrease. Expect to see the ...

Whilst I admittedly do have a history of diagnosed anxiety and depression, and it was abundantly clear that alcohol exacerbated those pre-existing tendencies within me – after speaking to ...

Alcohol triggers an inflammatory response (the body’s defence mechanism that works ... However, there are a few things that aren’t quite clear from the study. For example, it isn’t clear ...

If levels are low enough, it may even cause seizures. Alcohol can also affect your body's ability to regulate blood sugar. It can make it drop, especially if you haven't eaten enough. If you've ...

A growing body of research explores the link between stroke risk and regular consumption ... The impact of moderate intake, ...

Alcohol affects the body in numerous ways, both in the short and long term. “Alcohol is heating in nature, and according to Ayurveda, it can trigger conditions such as acid reflux, ulcers ...

Alcohol also promotes inflammation in the body, leading to the release of immune ... having a good metabolic rate can help clear alcohol and its byproducts from the system more effectively.