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“I got the encouragement I needed to just go for it alcohol-free” – David Wannen

"I starred in over 35 performances during my 90-day challenge, and every single one I did alcohol-free." My drinking goes back to the start of my college days – about 25 years ago. I drank a lot in bars with my best friend to make myself feel more confident, or to...

The benefits of taking cold showers

Believe it or not, there are a number of proven benefits to incorporating cold showers into your daily routine. In today’s day and age when we have power and electricity at the push of a button, why might we want to revert back to taking an icy cold shower? It may...

“We're all in it together” – Emma Lockwood

"I relish my clear, calm head and have no desire to give that up." Before OYNB I was predominantly a social drinker, so my triggers tended to be sporting events and nights out with friends. I still had a lot of alcohol in the house after choosing to take a break from...

Coffee: Should you be considering reducing your caffeine intake?

Coffee and caffeine in general has become a big part of many people's daily routine. Do we need to regulate our intake? As stimulant based drink, coffee is often compared to alcohol, in fact, there are many blogs, articles and first-person accounts online of people...

Random acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day

Doing something nice for someone else is a surefire way to put a smile on their face. As it's Random Acts of Kindness Day on 17th February, we thought we would remind ourselves of some nice things we can do for others to spread a little joy. These random acts of...

“For the first time in many years, I really like who I am” – Mike DeRuyter

"I’d say that anyone who questions whether they might drink too much or wants to stop, should consider OYNB. It has literally changed my life." I actually started drinking later than most, it wasn’t until after college. It started with a few beers or wine on weekends,...

A guide to creating and maintaining a good routine

You don’t need to wait for some auspicious date in the calendar to start living your best life with a tailor-made routine! Thanks to this new world we are living in, there are more of us working from home than ever before. While we might still have to ‘clock on’ and...

Healthy, immune boosting recipes to try at home

Have you ever heard the phrase ‘You are what you eat’? Well, it is not too far from the truth. What foods you put into your body matters, as this is what fuels your daily functions - such as your immunity. Maintaining a healthy diet with nutritious foods is essential...

“This challenge has changed my life so much” – Ian Horner

I started this journey on my own, drinking in the house. An ad for OYNB kept appearing on my Facebook feed. After sinking around 8 cans of Stella I was feeling low, anxious and depressed with no motivation. I was tired of drinking every day and the negative feelings I...

7 of the top health and wellness blogs you should be following

Our top recommendations for the best health and wellness blogs to check out today! As life evolves into this new world where we get used to eking out loo roll and eating anything except pasta because no one’s actually seen a bag of pasta since the end of February, we...

Tips for cutting down your alcohol consumption during isolation

There has been a significant increase in alcohol sales amidst the outbreak of COVID-19, but cutting down on your alcohol consumption is one of the best things you can do for your health. The number of alcohol sales increased by 22% in the UK and a whopping 55% in the...

OYNB gave me my freedom back from “alcohol jail” – Jennifer Veerkamp

"A few weeks in I remember crying because I felt so beautifully free." Drinking was always a fun event for me. I started in my early 20’s and always associated it with parties and going out dancing. When I was 25, I fell into bartending and that’s when alcohol started...

Top tips for staying healthy to celebrate World Health Day

As we celebrate World Health Day on 7th April, here are our top tips for staying healthy during the Coronavirus lockdown This week we will be celebrating World Health Day at a time when our health has never seemed more important. With Coronavirus dominating the...