Got a cut, bruise, injury, or recovering from surgery? Alcohol may be affecting more than you think.
Healing isn't just about what happens at the wound—it's a full-body process involving your immune system, sleep, hydration, and nutrient levels.
Research suggests alcohol can interfere with several of these systems, potentially slowing recovery.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:
- How alcohol affects the body's natural healing process
- The connection between alcohol, inflammation, and immune function
- Why sleep quality plays a major role in recovery
- How dehydration can slow the delivery of oxygen and nutrients
- The role of Vitamin B1 and NAC in supporting recovery pathways
🎧 Tune in and learn what your body needs to heal—and how alcohol may be getting in the way.
What is The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9?
The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.