WATER

Stressed? Drink some water. Depressed? Drink some water. Fatigued? Drink some water- and get more sleep. Depending on your emotional state, certain toxins are released into your bloodstream. Harmful toxins are often released while in a negative mood or following an especially harrowing situation. One of the simplest ways to combat these toxins and, in turn, improving your mental and emotional well being, is to drink water. By drinking a good amount of water, your body is more capable of flushing out these toxins. Water will, literally, wash away your worries. I was first introduced to this idea while I was taking a self-defense class. Every weekend I was faced by a man who was trained to play out situations of sexual assault. I was pushed, pinned and cursed at and, even though this was a staged situation, it was incredibly terrifying. Nearly everyone who attended this class burst into tears at one point and would find themselves having nightmares involving rape. Our teachers encouraged drinking water to help our body deal with the stressful situation and emotions we were experiencing. It seems silly that water, something so readily at hand and taken for granted, could possibly solve your problems. But then again, humans often take for granted the power of nature, even thinking they are above it. But that's a whole different story. Moral of the story: drink more water and you will feel better, emotionally, mentally and physically.