What Expert Amy Swift, MD, Says About Dry January

Dr. Amy Swift, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Silver Hill Hospital, is a featured expert in an MSN.com article on Dry January. 

The article, “Is Dry January actually good for you? Here’s what the experts say,” looks at the potential benefits of abstaining from alcohol consumption for the month of January. The campaign started more than a decade ago and has grown in popularity over the last few years.  

Dr. Swift states in the article that one month of abstaining from alcohol can make a big difference in one’s overall health, and the results can start to show in as little as one week. Among the benefits are improved liver function, lower calorie and sugar intake, improved blood pressure, and brighter-looking skin. Dr. Swift encourages participants to use Dry January as a catalyst to a healthier relationship with alcohol.  

Read the full article here.