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Top doctor backs Dry
January
A top doctor is urging people to support
Dry January, as he marks 3 years without alcohol! 57 year old, Rob Gillies,
who is an Executive Medical Director at Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust,
gave up booze back in January 2013. Rob Gillies said:- "My wife
challenged me to go 1 month without alcohol. I really loved my wines and
lagers, but my motivation for giving up was to get fitter. I lost 1 stone in
weight quite quickly. But the biggest change was in sleep patterns. Giving
up alcohol led to much better quality of sleep. I also had increased energy
and better concentration levels. I felt so much better over that initial
month so I just carried on."
Alcohol Concern's Dry January encourages people to take a fresh look at
their relationship with drink. Dry January challenges people to cut out
booze for 31 days.
The charity says people who abstain will
see health benefits as well as saving money. You can sign up to a Dry
January by clicking on
here.
Rob, who comes from South Liverpool, added:- "We live in a society
where alcohol is everywhere. It is engrained in culture. Because of that
there seems to be a social stigma on those of us who don't drink. It was 3
years ago this January that I gave up alcohol. I would recommend people give
it a try. One month is achievable. It really is no different to giving up
chocolate or coffee. People can make Dry January fun. They could get some of
their friends to take part, or even make the challenge a way to raise some
funds for charity."
The Trust's Alcohol Liaison Team will have a stall in Southport Hospital
this week promoting Dry January. People who are concerned about their
drinking should speak to their GP. They can offer help and support.
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