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With the Labour Day long weekend here, we’re bringing back one of our most popular Office Hours episodes on what really happens to your body when you take a break from alcohol. Whether you’re drinking less this weekend or simply curious about how quickly your body can recover, this conversation is worth revisiting.Today I discuss: What alcohol really is—and why the “buzz” is actually your brain slowing down How alcohol affects neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and glutamate Why even moderate drinking disrupts sleep, mood, hormones, and metabolism How alcohol impacts the liver, gut microbiome, immune system, and cancer risk Why hangovers feel like the flu—and what’s actually happening in your body What happens when you stop drinking, week by week, from detox to deep repair The surprising benefits to energy, focus, skin, sleep, and emotional resilience Practical tools to manage cravings, social pressure, and sleep disruption Why community support makes behavior change easier and more sustainableYour body has an incredible ability to heal and often, it just needs you to take your foot off the gas. Try it for 30 days. You may be amazed by how different you feel.If you want extra support, join us for the Hive January Challenge, where we’ll guide you through the process, track progress, and share experiences together.Visit functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year.Helpful Resources:Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detoxJoin the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hiveHave a question you’d love answered on the podcast? ****Submit it here 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNF2y4lFWEOMLlzVNlFDpJ4xl7oOpH9NlImMoHr5mHggL_Ww/viewform?usp=header