Last year we did an alcohol free January and it was a big success. We'd love it if you'd join us in 2017. The only rule is we don't consume any alcohol, beer, wine, mimosas, Jack D, etc. till February 1. Think of the calories you won't consume and maybe diminish that winter weight gain. For most of us this is a simple thing to do over 30 days. However, there are a few of us who need a short vacation from booze and this gives you a legitimate reason to do it. If someone asks, just say the doctor asked you to do it.
This what I put up on IRONMAN.com 1/1/16 to kick off last years event. It can be seen in it's entirety at: http://bit.ly/2iYmfnY
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January 1st 2016 The Case for an Alcohol-Free January
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by John Post, MD
Yesterday an article on the Mayo Clinic website posed the question, "Does drinking alcohol kill brain cells?" Although the answer is no, alcohol is a neurotoxin that can disrupt communications in the brain. It also affects brain cell functions directly and indirectly through different organ dysfunction and vitamin deficiency. People can have different symptoms, depending on the area of the brain affected.
It's not something most triathletes think about while they pour a post-ride beer. Most of us enjoy a glass of wine with dinner some nights, beer on the weekends or at the local pub watching the Patriots, and a mixed drink or two at a party. Moderation in all things, right? I’ve found over the years, and was taught in medical school, that most people reveal only about half their actual alcohol consumption when asked. Some even less. Think about it.
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In short, please consider joining a group of fellow triathletes choosing to leave alcohol behind for a month.
John
John H. Post, III, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Charlottesville, VA
This what I put up on IRONMAN.com 1/1/16 to kick off last years event. It can be seen in it's entirety at: http://bit.ly/2iYmfnY
_____________________
January 1st 2016 The Case for an Alcohol-Free January
Share This Article
If you're a regular imbiber, consider joining one of our contributors for a real New Year's challenge.
by John Post, MD
Yesterday an article on the Mayo Clinic website posed the question, "Does drinking alcohol kill brain cells?" Although the answer is no, alcohol is a neurotoxin that can disrupt communications in the brain. It also affects brain cell functions directly and indirectly through different organ dysfunction and vitamin deficiency. People can have different symptoms, depending on the area of the brain affected.
It's not something most triathletes think about while they pour a post-ride beer. Most of us enjoy a glass of wine with dinner some nights, beer on the weekends or at the local pub watching the Patriots, and a mixed drink or two at a party. Moderation in all things, right? I’ve found over the years, and was taught in medical school, that most people reveal only about half their actual alcohol consumption when asked. Some even less. Think about it.
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In short, please consider joining a group of fellow triathletes choosing to leave alcohol behind for a month.
John
John H. Post, III, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Charlottesville, VA