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Something different with D-drinks
Recipe Apple Margarita with Cawston press Cloudy Apple Ingredients: -Crushed ice -Cawston Press Cloudy Apple -Lime wedges -1 teaspoon agave nectar Preparation method: -Fill the blender with crushed ice -Squeeze the lime wedges…
But tonight I have a headache
A frequently heard 'complaint' is that IkPas participants are harassed by annoying headaches. So we had to know more about that. We spoke with psychiatrist and health scientist Arnt Schellekens, who previously researched…
Pleasant: IkPas veteran, athlete and musician Jeroen
In 2018 I wrote a number of blogs for IkPas and I think it would be nice to do that again, during the sixth time that I participate in this well-known alcohol break.…
Something different with Teastreet
Recipe – Lemon & Lime & Rosemary (1 litre) You will need: Black T – Lemon & Lime (4x 2g = 4x perfect teaspoon) zest of 1 lemon 2…
Sooooooo tired during your break period
Fatigue can be one of the withdrawal symptoms you experience during your break period. But unlike other withdrawal symptoms, that fatigue can last quite a long time. Why is that and how can…
Pleasant: reading fan and volunteer Stijn
I am Stijn, 52 years old and married to Odette and I live in Waalwijk. In recent years I have enjoyed working in a bookstore. Given the developments in…
Pleasant: writer and wine lover Marjolein
Hi, I'm Marjolein, 38 years old with 3 children. I have been a full-time mother for almost 8 years now and I know how to enjoy myself with that. At the moments…
The different withdrawal symptoms
If you were previously used to drinking a glass or several glasses of alcohol several times a week or daily, you should especially at the beginning of your break…
Pleasant: independent entrepreneur and France fan Linda
My name is Linda and I am a 45 year old self employed retail business. I have a shoe store and also sell bags, scarves, purses and other accessories. This one…
Break benefits: from more self-confidence to saving money
Now that you are participating in the IkPas 40-days campaign, you may start to experience a number of pleasant benefits. There are many benefits to a period without alcohol.…
Pleasant: ultra-runner and Hertog Jan enthusiast Marcel
So there I am again. The previous passers may recognize me from my blogs, while the new virgin arrivals probably have no clue who I am. I'm…
Being cozy without alcohol and not succumbing to peer pressure
Normally you are relaxed at a party with a well-filled glass of alcohol in hand. You soon feel a bit more relaxed, talk to (un)known people, make a joke and…