The 45-year-old Zhang Wei is a successful entrepreneur with a successful career and a prosperous life. But his long-term social life made him develop the habit of drinking, with as little as one or two drinks a day and as many as a few glasses.
Gradually, Zhang Wei noticed that some changes appeared in his body: his face was red and shiny, his blood pressure increased, his weight increased, and his memory also declined.
All this troubled Zhang Wei, who believed in himself. During an ordinary physical examination, Zhang Wei plucked up the courage to mention his troubles to Wang Qiang, the medical examiner.
"Dr. Wang, I've been feeling something wrong lately, could it be related to my love of drinking?" Zhang Wei asked.
Dr. Wang looked at him solemnly: "Mr. Zhang, long-term drinking will indeed have a series of effects on the body. Let's talk about the changes that happen to men's bodies when they quit drinking. "
"First, the face will gradually return to normal. "Long-term alcohol consumption can cause dilated capillaries in the face and redness of the skin. After abstaining from alcohol, this phenomenon will gradually disappear and the complexion will become natural and healthy. "
Zhang Wei suddenly realized: "No wonder I always feel that my face is unnatural." "
"Second, blood pressure will gradually stabilize. "Alcohol stimulates the sympathetic nerves, causing blood vessels to constrict, heart to beat faster, and blood pressure to rise. "
Zhang Wei nodded, his blood pressure had always been high, and now he found the reason.
"Thirdly, there will be a loss of weight. Dr. Wang smiled and said, "Alcohol is high-calorie, and long-term drinking can easily lead to obesity. After quitting alcohol, calorie intake decreases, and combined with a sensible diet and exercise, weight will naturally decrease. "
Zhang Wei touched his beer belly and secretly decided to manage his weight well.
"Fourth, memory will improve. "Alcohol inhibits the central nervous system and affects the cognitive function of the brain. After quitting drinking, the brain is repaired, memory, concentration, etc. will improve. "
Zhang Wei remembered that he had been forgetful lately, and it seemed that alcohol was also one of the culprits.
"Fifth, it's easy to fall asleep deeply. "Many people mistakenly think that drinking alcohol helps them sleep, but it's the opposite.
Alcohol can interfere with sleep cycles, resulting in superficial, dreamy and easy awakening. After quitting alcohol, the quality of sleep will be significantly improved, and the next day will be better. "
Zhang Wei opened his mouth wide in surprise: "I didn't expect drinking to have such a big impact on the body." Looks like I'm going to have to think about quitting drinking. "
"Quitting alcohol is good for your body. "The key is to make up your mind and take it step by step.
If you feel unwell during the process, you can also seek help from a doctor. "
Zhang Wei shook the doctor's hand and said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Wang, your words made me pause." I must take responsibility for my own health, and from today onwards, say goodbye to alcohol and embrace a new life!"
Dr. Wang smiled with relief: "This is a wise choice. Trust that your body will change positively over time!"
Zhang Wei's experience reflects the mental journey of countless wine-loving men.
Wine seems to have become a necessity for social socialization and a symbol of heroism for men. However, the dangers of alcohol are often overlooked, and it silently erodes men's physical and mental health.
In fact, long-term alcohol consumption can not only lead to the aforementioned problems in complexion, blood pressure, weight, memory, sleep, etc., but may also lead to more serious diseases, such as alcoholic liver disease, pancreatitis, digestive tract tumors, etc.
Alcoholic liver disease, in particular, has become one of the main causes of liver disease among men in mainland China. All this is a reminder to male friends: it is okay to drink in moderation, but it is absolutely impossible to drink excessively.
The Continental Dietary Guidelines recommend that healthy men should not drink more than about 25 grams of alcohol per day, which is equivalent to 75ml of liquor or 750ml of beer. And for those who are already used to drinking, it is even more urgent to quit drinking.
Of course, quitting alcohol doesn't happen overnight, it requires determination and perseverance. You can start by reducing the amount of alcohol you drink and gradually increase the interval between drinks until you quit completely.
If you feel withdrawal reactions, such as hand tremors, sweating, irritability, etc., you may wish to seek help from a doctor, and if necessary, you can take medication.
At the same time, it is important to establish a healthy lifestyle. Exercising, eating well, getting enough sleep, and releasing stress are seemingly simple measures, but they are effective ways to consolidate the results of alcohol withdrawal.
Find your hobbies and fill your life in a positive way, and you'll find that life can still be colorful and fun without alcohol.
Write at the end
Wine, it is true that it is the spice of life, but if you drink it excessively, it will become a health killer. Quit drinking is a choice that requires courage, and it is also a choice worthy of respect.
I believe that with the awakening of more and more men, the wine table culture will eventually be replaced by the concept of health, and live a confident, calm and positive life!
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