It\u2019s time to celebrate the holidays and sometimes that may mean a few alcoholic beverages with your loved ones. Interior Health has advice for a safe and healthy indulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking the first month of the year to abstain from the booze is a popular New Year\u2019s resolution, but Interior Health said cutting back a bit still has an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSchedule a few alcohol-free days each week. Track your progress on paper or in an app.
Switch to zero per cent alcohol beverages. The selection of non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits is growing rapidly,\u201d IH said in a press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IH said that the rule of twos can help people be safe when drinking over the holidays. Limiting drinks to two per occasion or drinking a glass of water or something non-alcoholic every second drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having two or less drinks per week reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IH wants to remind people that drinking and drugs don\u2019t mix. Taking substances while drinking increases the impacts on your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drinking less can help increase energy, improve sleep and concentration, lower blood sugar and blood pressure, as well as lower risk of strokes, hypertension, cancer and liver disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interior Health said there are lots of resources to help cut back on drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Whether you\u2019re cutting alcohol out of your life completely or cutting down, you may notice some changes in the way you feel,” the release said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n