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Health See other Health Articles Title: Drinking too much water 'can be bad for your health': Benefits are a myth A report describes the danger of dehydration as a 'myth' and says there is no evidence behind claims that water prevents multiple health problems A report describes the danger of dehydration as a 'myth' and says there is no evidence behind claims that water prevents multiple health problems It is said to help us prevent kidney damage, lose weight and increase concentration levels. But experts now warn that drinking eight glasses of water a day is not good for you after all – and could be harmful. They say that scientific claims behind long-standing government guidelines are worse than ‘nonsense’. The NHS – along with leading doctors and nutritionists – advises the public to drink about 1.2 litres (or two-and-a-half pints) of water per day. However, a report describes the danger of dehydration as a ‘myth’ and says there is no evidence behind claims that water prevents multiple health problems. Glasgow-based GP Margaret McCartney says the NHS Choices website’s advice that people should drink six to eight glasses a day is ‘not only nonsense, but thoroughly debunked nonsense’. She adds that the benefits of the drink are often exaggerated by ‘organisations with vested interests’ such as bottled water brands. Writing in the British Medical Journal, Dr McCartney also points out that research shows drinking when not thirsty can impair concentration, rather than boost it, and separate evidence suggests that chemicals used for disinfection found in bottled water could be bad for your health. But on the other hand... Drinking excessive amounts can also lead to loss of sleep as people have to get up in the night to go to the toilet, and other studies show it can even cause kidney damage, instead of preventing it. Worryingly, Dr McCartney also warns that taking on too much water can lead to a rare but potentially fatal condition called hyponatraemia, which sees the body’s salt levels drop and can lead to swelling of the brain. 'Don't tell anyone but I'm actually full of pineapple juice' In 2003 actor Anthony Andrews, who starred in the ITV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited, was hit by the illness after drinking too much water during rehearsals for a West End role. More... Never mind fillings! Not brushing your teeth can give you heart disease and arthritis Think eating salad is a healthy choice? These six have more calories than a burger! How much alcohol is REALLY safe? None, say cancer specialists Another doctor quoted in the article adds there is no basis for claims that water helps people to lose weight by suppressing their appetite. Professor Stanley Goldfarb, a metabolism expert from the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S., says: ‘The current evidence is that there really is no evidence. ‘If children drank more water rather than getting extra calories from soda, that’s good .41;.41;. [but] there is no evidence that drinking water before meals reduces appetite during a meal.’ About 2.06billion litres of bottled water was drunk in Britain last year, compared with 1.42billion litres in 2000. Despite this increase we still drink three times as much tea, and five times as much beer. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/healt...s-myth.html#ixzz1RxQhzZAH Comments: Drinking a bit of extra water is good if you occasionly get gout attacks. I drink about a litre of water a day and about 3 cups of tea. No coffee and no pop. Couple of glasses of wine with dinner or a whisky before bed. - stephen ottridge, Vancouver Canada, The reason drinking water might help with weight loss is that thirst is often mistaken for hunger. If thirst is satisfied it might prevent overeating which in turn can lead to weight loss. Drinking too much of anything probably isn't good. I'd like to see the experts in this heat wave recommending we don't drink much water. Hah! - Maggie Dunn, Evans USA I drink up to 4-5 litres of water mixed with green powder daily (wheat grass/barley grass) and can definitely feel the benefit - no question! Most people live a life of dehydration, resulting in untold negative health consequences. Don't rely on 'studies' to tell you what to do. If you are not currently drinking much water/green juice, have a go and drink 2 litres within 30 minutes. The effect on your body and mind will blow you away (assuming you are in touch with how you physically/mentally feel). Your energy will increase, your mind will clear and your mood will improve massively. Don’t believe me...... try it! The reason I also add about 1 teaspoon of green powder to every litre of water is to alkalize my body. Most people have an acidic body, once again resulting in lots of health problems - I lived like this for 40 odd years before I discovered this. If you often feel lethargic, have sore joints, foggy mind etc. you are acidic and dehydrated!!!..... go on... try it! - Mark, Cairns Australia The "eight glasses of water a day" is also supposed to count whatever water is in your food - you aren't supposed to drink eight actual glasses of water a day. If you have a pint of soup, you can count that as two glasses of glasses of water - a couple of apples? Another glass. Having said that, when I suffered from constipation, I wasn't told to eat more vegetables or less meat, but to drink a litre or so more a day then normal. Sorted me out and I haven't been constipated since (as long as I keep up drinking an extra glass or two a day, that is) - Mr Broon, Newcastle Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/healt...s-myth.html#ixzz1RxQOnCWP
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#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
This reminds me of the eggs are bad for you headlines....... We are mostly water and water keeps all the organs in good working order. Since it heated up to 90 and hotter, even 8 glasses isn't enough. : )
" If you cannot govern yourself, you will be governed by assholes. " Randge, Poet de Forum, 1/11/11
I always need a good sip of water and pee a few times a day. Otherwise... headaches or fatigue. A glass of pure water with a sprinkle of celtic sea salt cures many ills. Most folks need more fluids, period.
~~~~~~~ I remember trying to drink all the water once claimed to be best for your health and finding it not my cuppa tea. The only benefit I noted from that is an increase in exercise going to the loo to do number one much more often.
Dehydration is your body telling you that you need to drink some water, but it's true that drinking water to excess can be bad for you, just like taking anything else to extremes.
It is vital to understand that there is no truth without discernment and no wisdom without the truth. What then is “faith” but an effort to confound truth and wisdom?
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