How to detox from drinking too much?

Let’s be honest, we all love a good drink. There is nothing better than sipping on a cold beer or cocktail after a long day at work. However, too much of anything can be bad for you, and alcohol is no exception. If you’ve been overindulging lately and feel like your body needs a break, then it may be time for a detox.

In this article, we’ll explore some tips and tricks to help you detox from drinking too much without sacrificing your sanity or social life.

Acknowledge Your Problem

Before embarking on any journey of self-improvement or healing, it’s important first to admit that there is an issue that needs addressing. In the case of excessive drinking, this means accepting that you have been consuming more alcohol than your body can handle healthily.

Don’t beat yourself up about it though, as many people struggle with addiction in various forms throughout their lives. The vital thing is taking steps to overcome it one day at a time.

Understand Why You Drink

Often times drinking excessively has underlying reasons that go deeper than simply enjoying alcohol socially or culturally with friends or family.

There are several reasons why someone might drink excessively:
– Depression/Anxiety/Stress
– Boredom
– Lack of direction/achievement
– Social discomfort/shyness

It’s crucial to understand what drives our behaviour so we can move away from unhealthy habits – get out active rather than sitting around feeling bored.
While resolving these underlying issues may require professional intervention, acknowledging them within oneself is still the first step towards recovery.

Define What ‘Too Much’ Means For You

To achieve an effective detox tailored specifically for your situation; define objectively what “too much” means for YOU (not anyone else).

Determining how many calories are contained in each beverage type will allow assessment into which drink was, perhaps more than others, responsible for excess or mishaps. Common drink units and their caloric content:

Drink Type Calories per Unit (US)
Beer (1 can or bottle) 150-200
Wine (4 oz glass/red – white) 100-125
Cocktail/mixed drink (1 serving) 250-400

Setting limits according to daily consumption could also help maintain the body’s equilibrium by allowing it time to absorb toxins healthily without further shocks.

Recognize that one person’s “too much” differs from another; factors like weight height and gender impact alcohol tolerance.

Stay Hydrated

The importance of water cannot be stressed enough at any point in our lives let alone during a detox scenario. The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol into metabolites, which then exit your body through sweating, urinating, exhaling. During those processes vital hydration is lost.

Drinking the recommended eight glasses/day ensures dehydration will not hinder effective toxin flushing out of the system meaning no headaches or dizziness after drinking.

A trick to maintain this recommended amount could include naturally infused waters, adding sliced fruit such as berries lemons cucumbers etc., with mint sprigs resting overnight within a pitcher of filtered H2O making it lip-smackingly delicious encourages one to consume more

In conclusion ‘hydrate’ has many forms like aiding digestion while quenching thirst keeping skin healthy improving kidney function don’t stop consuming Water!

Add Healthy Fuel To Your Menu

Food becomes important when considering a detox plan; appropriate choices can help aid kidneys and liver efficiently thanks to specific micronutrients readily available.

Foods that are most commonly consumed post-drinks session infections:
– Kale & Spinach;
Contain Vitamin U -which helps strengthen stomach lining helpful against ulcers caused by excessive acid accumulation.

  • Nuts & Seeds;
    Rich in Vitamin E the antioxidant responsible for elevating liver function converts fat-soluble toxins before passing it through the blood stream

  • Bright-colored vegetables (Bell peppers; Carrots; Broccoli).
    Highly rich in Vitamins C and A, acting as a detoxifying agent preventing any cell damage of oxidative stress by poisons flowing through body.

Add healthy options like these to every meal or snack can help one gently regain control over binge alcohol consumption.

In The Spirit Of Fun What To Halt While Detoxing

In an effort to lighten the mood during this discussion on drinking moderately let’s list five things that should be avoided while undergoing a cleanse:

  1. Shot glasses
    We all know what happens when weekend shots turn into morning coffee chasers.

  2. Tequila Tuesdays
    A seemingly fun face-off with friends at your local tequila bar could quickly go off limits quite easily leading you back to square one.

  3. “Bottomless” brunch/buffet mimosas
    Does not matter how tempting unlimited bacon infused bloody marys are, drunk lunch leads to afternoon grogginess; hindering productivity levels killing testosterone required for a healthy lifestyle.

  4. Cocktail receptions/open bars
    You know everyone else is going too hard when waiters start walking around without trays…surely don’t want to repeat past misdemeanours?

  5. Boozy dinner parties gatherings
    Attempting sobriety will seem pointless if surrounded by people getting tipsy so organise activities that do not involve alcohol and decline invites from boozed fuelled social situations FOR NOW

There you have it! Ten quick steps you can take towards ‘detoxifcation’ after excessive indulging – Avoid triggers/ drink enough water, eat right food selections are just few but worthwhile habits building up new healthier ones proving moderation over excessiveness will make your mind and body happier.

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