Carbonated Seltzer Water

Stress, depression and anxiety can be emotionally draining conditions to deal with. While medications, stress management techniques, resting, exercising, meditation and yoga may help, water may also be a powerful healing force.

Consuming alkaline water can actually help alleviate stress and anxiety. By helping balance our pH level, alkaline water helps reduce acidity, inflammation and oxidative stress as well as help lower blood pressure – providing additional mental relaxation benefits.

Stay away from sugary beverages like soda pop and Kool-Aid; their sugar content triggers your brain’s incentive/reward system and may trigger anxiety and depression. Instead, opt for seltzer water with just a splash of lime, cranberry or orange juice added. Also avoid overdosing on caffeine as too much can worsen anxiety levels.

Get up and move! Exercise can help relieve anxiety and stress by releasing endorphins, which in turn increase mood-boosting endorphins – even just stretching or dancing to your favorite tunes can do the trick! Additionally, holding an ice pack against your neck or splashing cold water onto your face can shock the nervous system to bring awareness back into present moment consciousness and bring you back into reality.