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🦓 The WHO Have Feelings 🩺
plus Drunchies and Diplo has a boat load of fun
Billy Murphy & Connor Jensen Murphy
June 05, 2024
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No Booze News 📈: The WHO have a strong stance on alcohol
They’re one of us 🤝: This world renowned DJ is prioritizing their drinking habits
Wait, but why? 🤔: Why you get the drunchies like a fiend
Healthy Habit 🌱: Exercise your brain… with music.
Proofer Products 🛒: Corona and a lime, but no alcohol this time.
Event Spotlight🏃🏻: Wait, Diplo has a run club?
No Booze News 📈:
The WHO have a strong stance on alcohol
Forget "a glass a day keeps the doctor away." The World Health Organization (WHO) says any amount of alcohol can harm your health.
The WHO takes a strong stance on alcohol, classifying it as a Group 1 carcinogen – the highest cancer risk category alongside tobacco and asbestos.
It highlights the link between alcohol consumption and numerous health issues, including:
Cancer: Alcohol increases the risk of seven cancers, including common ones like breast and bowel cancer.
Liver damage: Heavy drinking is a leading cause of liver cirrhosis.
Mental health: Alcohol can worsen mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
Accidents and injuries: Impaired judgment from alcohol use contributes to accidents, violence, and other injuries.
The WHO's goal is to reduce the harmful use of alcohol, not total abstinence. They advocate for public health policies like:
Taxation: Higher taxes on alcohol can deter excessive consumption.
Regulation: Limiting alcohol advertising and restricting sales can help reduce overall intake.
Awareness: Educating people about the health risks associated with alcohol is crucial.
The takeaway? The WHO isn't advocating complete sobriety, but a serious shift in how we view alcohol. It's a wake-up call for policymakers and a reminder for us all: enjoy in moderation, prioritize health.
They’re one of us 🤝:
This world renowned DJ is prioritizing their health
Diplo says its easy to stay healthy on the road. You simply prioritize your sleep, avoid drinking, eat well, and exercise.
Wait a minute. You mean to tell me that one of the most popular DJs in the world monitors his drinking and prioritizes his health, all while taking red-eye flights and clubbing until the early hours of the morning? Yes. That is exactly what he is telling us.
Why it matters: Diplo clearly articulates how you can still have a boat load of fun without sacrificing your health. He is most definitely one of us.
See below for more info 👇
Wait, but why? 🤔:
Why we devour when we drink: the science of the drunchies
Ever raid the fridge after a few cocktails, or crush a full pizza on the way home from the bar? You're not alone.
Alcohol disrupts our body's hunger cues, leading to the dreaded "drunchies."
Here's the science:
Hormonal Havoc: Alcohol messes with hormones like ghrelin (hunger) and leptin (fullness), making you crave calorie-rich foods.
Bye-Bye Blood Sugar: Booze lowers blood sugar, tricking your body into thinking it needs to refuel (with unhealthy snacks, of course).
Dopamine Delight: Alcohol triggers dopamine release, the "feel-good" chemical. This makes fatty, sugary foods even more appealing.
Why It Matters: The double whammy of alcohol and unhealthy late-night food choices can wreak havoc on your body. This combination disrupts sleep, hinders digestion, and can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Healthy Habit 🌱:
Exercise your brain… with music
Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.
Why it matters: Listening to music is a simple, enjoyable way to support overall well-being.
Some key benefits:
Reduces Stress: Lowers cortisol levels.
Improves Mood: Releases dopamine.
Enhances Focus: Boosts concentration with instrumental music.
Aids Sleep: Soothing melodies improve sleep quality.
Supports Emotional Health: Helps manage depression and anxiety.
Quick Tip: Tailor playlists to your activity—energizing for workouts, calming for relaxation, and upbeat for a mood lift.
Proofer Products 🛒:
Corona and a lime, but no alcohol this time.
Corona has come out with a non alcoholic beer and everyone is raving how it tastes the same!
Why you care: Let’s face it, few beers scream summer like a classic Corona with lime. With summer just around the corner, the good news is you can still savor that iconic flavor. This time, enjoy it without sacrificing tomorrow’s plans!
So, as you get excited to fire up the grill, lounge on the beach, or sit at the pool, don’t forget to enjoy some Corona Non-Alcoholic. It will most definitely not disappoint.
Event Spotlight 🏃🏻:
Diplo wants to run in your city
Diplo is combining his love for music and running by putting on 5k running events from city to city.
The Scoop: Diplo realized there is a major opportunity to be healthy without sacrificing the party. So he created Diplo’s Run Club: a ticketed series of 5Ks in San Francisco and Seattle that will include after-parties with DJ sets. Don’t miss out!
When: San Francisco on 9.8.24 & Seattle on 9.14.24
The Bottom Line: Rally your friends and don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of this movement. A way to run and party without having to be up until 3am drinking.
Where will the next one be? Well that depends on you 🫵
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