Why That Bruise Looks Worse

Why does a tiny bump turn into a massive bruise after drinking?You barely hit the table… but the next day it looks like you took a full fall. It feels worse, lasts longer, and makes you question what actually happened.In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the real reason your body reacts differently after drinking — and why it’s not about the impact, it’s about your internal state. You’ll learn:• How alcohol makes blood vessels more fragile and easier to damage • Why clotting slows down, allowing bruises to spread and darken • The hidden role of inflammation in making bruises feel worse • How poor sleep disrupts overnight healing and tissue repair • Why stacking alcohol with common medications can amplify the effect • How nutrients like Vitamin B1 and NAC support recovery at a cellular level🎧 Tap play to understand why that “small bump” isn’t so small after drinking — and what your body is trying to tell you.