Ever notice your cold feels worse after a few drinks? There’s a reason for that.
When you're sick, your body is already working overtime to fight infection. Alcohol can add extra stress by disrupting sleep, increasing dehydration, amplifying inflammation, and draining energy when you need it most.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:
Why alcohol can make cold and flu symptoms feel more intense
How dehydration worsens congestion, headaches, and fatigue
The connection between alcohol, sleep quality, and immune recovery
Why brain fog feels worse when you're sick and drinking
The role of nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC during recovery
🎧 Tune in and learn why giving your body a break from alcohol may be one of the best things you can do when you're under the weather.
