{"id":1448708,"date":"2022-04-21T08:28:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1448708"},"modified":"2022-04-21T08:30:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:30:38","slug":"drinking-this-can-help-with-anxiety-and-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drinking-this-can-help-with-anxiety-and-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinking This Can Help With Anxiety and Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdrinking-this-can-help-with-anxiety-and-depression%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1448708&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Feeling <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/making-your-depression-worse\/\" target=\"_blank\">anxious and depressed<\/a>? You&#8217;re not alone. In March 2022, the Harris Poll conducted its annual &#8220;Stress in America&#8221; survey and found that a large majority of Americans are <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/news\/press\/releases\/stress\/2022\/march-2022-survival-mode\" target=\"_blank\">deeply stressed out<\/a>. The reasons cited? The crisis in Ukraine is causing global uncertainty, financial worries are at their highest since 2015, and COVID continues to cause mental distress, with 63 percent of adults saying the pandemic has forever altered their lives. The stressors <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/why-cant-i-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\">keeping us awake<\/a> seem endless, but fortunately, we&#8217;re learning more and more about the things we can do to counter our anxiety and depression. Read on to find out why choosing to drink one type of beverage in particular can actually decrease your stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/energy-alcohol-abuse-risk-news\/\">If This Happens When You Drink Alcohol, It Might Be Time to Stop<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"356137\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356137\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356137\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-916253032-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">kieferpix\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;People who drink often tend to experience anxiety or depression because the hormones in your brain are affected by your alcohol intake,&#8221; explains <strong>Brooke Scheller<\/strong>, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brookescheller.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Certified Nutrition Specialist<\/a>. &#8220;When you drink, you get a rush of the &#8216;feel good&#8217; hormones serotonin and dopamine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This rush improves your mood, she explains, but here&#8217;s the twist\u2014other brain chemicals are being affected as well, specifically the ones that can actually intensify anxiety and depression. People may continue to drink alcohol because of the &#8220;good&#8221; feelings, intending to try to relax and &#8220;take the edge off,&#8221; but they are actually doing the opposite. Trying to undo this effect then creates a worsening cycle. That&#8217;s why the next time you&#8217;re reaching for a drink, you may want to make it a mocktail instead of a cocktail.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"356140\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356140\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356140\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1335707527-1-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Mustafa Bugra Celik\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The brain suffers from alcohol intake in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/aging-effects-of-alcohol-on-the-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\">more ways than one<\/a>; one study shows that even just having one drink a day can actually shrink brain matter. So if you&#8217;re out and looking to enjoy a beverage, you may want to opt for something non-alcoholic. Fortunately, the rise in mocktail enthusiasm means that you won&#8217;t be limited to a boring juice and seltzer mix, or\u2014even worse\u2014relegated to a bland soft drink while your companion sips a frosty pink confection adorned with grated lemon peel and a basil leaf.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are tons of great mocktail recipes to try at home. Choosing a non-alcoholic beverage also means you won&#8217;t suffer the uncomfortable symptoms of a hangover, such as nausea, headache, and dry mouth.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"356144\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356144\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356144\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1306472277-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">ljubaphoto\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mental wellness isn&#8217;t the only important aspect of your health that&#8217;s affected by alcohol intake. In addition to affecting your heart, blood pressure, and muscles, the digestive system is extremely impacted by alcohol\u2014which puts your essential <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-covid-gut-health\/\" target=\"_blank\">gut health<\/a> at risk. &#8220;When we drink alcohol on a regular basis, it changes how we digest and absorb food,&#8221; Scheller explains.&#8221;Regular alcohol consumption messes with the body&#8217;s ability to create stomach acid and digestive enzymes, which decreases our ability to absorb certain nutrients.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The liver is affected as well, Scheller says. &#8220;When our liver isn&#8217;t functioning properly, excess hormones aren&#8217;t being processed\u2014often, we see estrogen increase when the liver isn&#8217;t functioning properly because the body doesn&#8217;t have a way to process excess hormones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In addition, she notes that regular alcohol intake can lead to acid reflux, bloating, and constipation: &#8220;The gut is where many of your hormones are made, so an imbalanced gut can lead to autoimmune diseases and food sensitivities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"356146\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356146\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload size-full wp-image-356146\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/iStock-1322913585-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Prostock-Studio\/iStock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you&#8217;re craving alcohol\u2014whether it&#8217;s to relax or to alleviate depression\u2014there are other things you can do to satisfy the urge. And in fact, it&#8217;s important to note that the more alcohol you drink, the more you may crave.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Drinking on a regular basis creates imbalances in your gut and allows the bad bacteria to grow out of control,&#8221; Scheller says. &#8220;This can trigger cravings for sugar and alcohol, because bad bacteria feed on these sugars.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Taking probiotics can be helpful for this kind of imbalance, as can sticking to a healthy diet that includes plenty of protein. &#8220;I always recommend consuming 15-25 grams of protein at each meal and snack to help stabilize blood sugar, and to never eat carbohydrates or sugar alone,&#8221; says Scheller. For a &#8220;quick fix,&#8221; she recommends adding protein to your meal.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Scheller recommends exploring ways to have fun that don&#8217;t involve drinking: &#8220;Grabbing a cup of coffee or a juice, getting an ice cream cone or a dessert, going for a walk, or doing something creative like visiting an art museum or taking a painting class,&#8221; are all great ways to de-stress without alcohol, she says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/alcohol-heart-disease-news\/\">Drinking Any of This Popular Beverage Hurts Your Heart, New Study Finds<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling anxious and depressed? You&#8217;re not alone. 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