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Podcast: Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
Episode: Alcohol and Anxiety: Does Drinking Really Help You Relax? by Tonya Lester on Healthy Living
Description: Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2707:Tonya Lester challenges the common belief that alcohol relieves anxiety, explaining how it can actually exacerbate stress and disrupt sleep, leading to a harmful cycle. By exploring the brain's response to alcohol and offering practical steps to assess and reduce drinking, Lester encourages a more mindful approach to alcohol use for better mental health.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/alcohol-and-anxiety-does-drinking-really-help-you-relax<...