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Having a Dry July has great health benefits. We've brought together a collection of articles that could help you with your Dry July.

Lyre's Venues

By Dry July Foundation on

Heading out this Dry July?  Thanks to Lyre's Spirit Co, these participating venues have a dedicated Dry July menu with delicious Lyre's non-alcoholic cocktails.

• Chiswick

• North Bondi Fish

• The Lookout - Echo Point

• Arrana

• QANTAS Lounges

• Woodcut

• Infinity - Sydney Tower

• Reign 

• ESQ.

• Bar 83

• Miss mi

• Terrace

• Walt & Burley

• Strike Bowling 

• Holey Moley Golf Clubs

• Archie Brothers - Cirque Electrio 

• MÖvenpick Hotel & Resorts

• Mister Percy

• Promenade Bondi Beach

• Henry's Neutral Bay

• Brooks Jordan Springs


 

 

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Preparing for your Dry July

By Dry July Foundation on

You’re doing something amazing – improving your own health, and helping to change the lives of people affected by cancer. We're with you every step of the way for your Dry July, so don't be daunted by taking some time off the booze! 

Plus, remember the funds you raise will improve the comfort and wellbeing of people affected by cancer.

Here are our top tips to help you prepare and stay dry this July:

In preparation:

  • In June try to slow down your alcohol intake to half of what you would normally consume.
  • Plan your social calendar. Offer to be the Designated Dryver on a night out, or if you have an event that you really want to drink at, ask someone to buy you a Golden Ticket. It will give you a night off the wagon, while also raising...
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All The Good Stuff That Happens To Your Body When You Take A Break From Alcohol

By Alana Wulff on

There’s nothing quite like going out with your mates for a big night or two (or three), but there’s also nothing as satisfying as realising you’ve managed to sidestep another time-wasting, hangry hangover.

Making the decision to hit the reset button and take a break from booze isn’t just liberating, it’s a sure-fire way to save your cash and get your mental and physical health back on track. So, with Dry July just around the corner, here are just some of the best reasons to contemplate hitting snooze on the booze.

Your Sleep Improves

Is there anything more annoying than waking up at 3am because those delicious yet devious wines and beers have messed with your sleep patterns? Drinking, especially if you’re indulging on a regular basis, can...

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Navigating drinking culture in the workplace when you're sober

By ABC Everyday / By Flip Prior on

This year, I've had plenty of time to reflect on what influenced my past drinking habits since quitting on January 1 — and colleagues have emerged as a strong theme.

Look, I'm not about to try to blame Bob in accounts for my own after-work boozing, but given how much time most of us spend at work (and how stressful that environment can be) it's not surprising workmates loom large in shaping drinking behaviour.

Hanging out with colleagues in social situations often brings a not-so-subtle pressure to drink — it's ubiquitous, especially in the media industry, and opting out can feel uncomfortably weird.

And like lots of situations in which drinking is involved, habits can be ingrained after many years until they eventually feel normalised...

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Lyre's Amalfi Spritz

By Lyre's Spirit Co on

Ingredients

• 60mL Lyre's Italian Spritz

• 60mL Lyres Classico (a homage to prosecco)

• 30mL Premium bottled soda water

Method

Add all ingredients in glass, stir, fill with fresh cubed ice.

Glass

Large or stemless wine glass

Garnish

Orange slice



For more recipes like this, head to lyres.com.au


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Alcohol can be hard to quit — here are ways to set yourself up to succeed

By ABC Everyday / By Johanna Khan on

Have you ever considered cutting down on the amount of alcohol you drink, or even stopping completely?

It's not that you have a big problem with alcohol but there are some things about your relationship with booze that you want to change.

You might be reflecting on your indulgent holiday period and want to take a step back, or perhaps you've noticed your drinking is stopping you from doing other things.

So how do you get started? While a break from booze will look different for each one of us, there are certain strategies that can really help if you want to stop drinking (even if it's just for a while).

Create a support network

Personal support networks and connections can keep people going with quitting alcohol, says addiction...

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What Happens To Your Body When You Give Up Alcohol For One Month

By Chloe Mcleod on

We all love to indulge in alcohol every now and then, but a night out with friends brings social pressures in regards to frequent drinking. It can feel impossible to dodge having a drink when you want to be part of the group vibe - and before you know it, you’re waking up with a dry mouth and a nasty hangover again.

Dry July is a great way to reassess your relationship with alcohol consumption and see the health benefits of taking a month off. If you’re signing up to raise money, you’ll also be helping people with cancer. 

Here are a few ways the human body can benefit from abstaining from alcohol for a whole month.

#1 Improvements to mental health

Alcohol may seem like a mood elevator when you’re dancing and having a great time...

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Lyre's Watermelon Chili Margarita

By Lyre's Spirit Co on

Ingredients

• 60mL Lyre's Agave Blanco Spirit

• 60mL watermelon juice

• 15mL premium agave syrup

• 15mL lime juice

• 2 thin slices jalapeño round OR 1/2 bird's eye chilli

Method

Briefly shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into glass over block ice.

Glass

Chilli Salt* Rimmed Rocks

 *CHILLI SALT, 1 part Kosher salt, 1 part chilli flakes combine

Garnish

Thin watermelon wedge


For more recipes like this, head to lyres.com.au

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Giving up alcohol isn't easy, but after 30 days I'm already reaping the benefits

By ABC Everyday / By Flip Prior on

On the first day of my abstinent year — having quaffed cheap prosecco while partying until midnight in a kind of panic — I woke up with a nasty hangover.

It was the anxiety-inducing kind necessitating a dark room, cold shower, swim at the beach and hot salty chips to restore any semblance of humanity. 

A month into my year without alcohol, I feel worlds away from that wretched creature who woke up to 2019 cracking open one bloodshot, puffy eye and cursing her appalling life choices.

The things I love about being booze free include, better sleep, feeling calmer and dropping 4 kilograms without trying too hard.

But as I celebrate this first significant milestone, I won't sugar-coat it and pretend it's been a complete walk in the park....

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