SOBER OCTOBER

Join the tribe for a month of celebrating and honoring YOU. We will kick off Sober October with a MockTail party Saturday October 1 at 5pm. Linda will bring her favorite recipes to share - feel free to bring your own as well. Together e will commit to 30 days of sobriety for the month of October.

Science has proven that giving your body a break from alcohol for 30 days has many amazing benefits. In those 30 days you:

FEEL GOOD

By discontinuing the daily consumption of a highly toxic substance, you will free your system from the chemicals that have been clogging up the liver and poisoning pretty much all organs. In essence, you feel noticeably better after 30 alcohol-free days, as the body purges the toxins and the brain becomes more stabilized. You may feel more energetic and focused as the body now generally functions better.

SLEEP BETTER

It is a mistake to believe that alcohol will allow someone to get a good night’s sleep. On the contrary, although alcohol may help one fall asleep faster, it will disrupt the third and fourth phases of the sleep cycle, disrupting the circadian rhythm and causing sleep disturbance. After 30 days sober, you will notice better sleep quality, which helps restore overall wellness.

ARE HAPPIER

While mired in alcohol addiction it is common to experience symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. The impact of alcohol on the brain creates emotional instability, and the consequences of alcoholism enhance feelings of shame, guilt, and anxiety. When you reach 30 days sober, you will notice a definite improvement in mood, with a more positive outlook on life and a renewed sense of purpose.

LOOK BETTER

Because alcohol is dehydrating, resulting in less elasticity and a more aged, tired appearance. Alcohol causes someone to look older, as the body is unable to produce new cells at a normal rate. Inflammation caused by alcohol leaves one with a reddish, ruddy skin tone. By quitting drinking you will notice an improvement in the overall appearance of your skin, as collagen levels are restored.

LOSE WEIGHT

Alcohol abuse is often associated with weight gain and bloating. An unhealthy diet coupled with calorie-rich high alcohol consumption, can lead to extra fat, liver distention, and water retention, all adding to the appearance of increased girth. After 30 days of eliminating booze from your daily caloric intake, you will likely notice your facial features becoming more defined, your belly flattening, and a trimmer overall appearance.