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"Lack of proper hydration in body tissues is now recognized as a substantial factor in the aging process. Even dehydration of 1% to 2% can affect all functions of the body. Symptoms of dehydration can include: headaches, irritability, impatience, restlessness, insomnia, dry skin, loss of appetite, constipation, unexplained weight gain, and swollen hands and/or feet from water retention. The gradual loss of water in the body is one factor of aging which contributes significantly to wrinkles. Water requirements vary according to body size, physical activity, air temperature, and sweating." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"With close to 100,000 'Even when our thirst mechanism is functioning properly, it's not a reliable indicatot of dehydration since "thirst" is one of the last symptoms of dehydration to manifest. 2You probably shouldn't think about this particular statistic too long if you have any tendency toward a weak stomach. chemicals now in use and with the introduction of 1,000 new ones each year, it's impossible for treatment plants to keep up. Each year, at least 400,000 cases of illness can be attributed to contaminated water." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "Over time, as we become increasingly dehydrated, our thirst mechanism gradually fails,' which leads to even more dehydration. Symptoms of chronic dehydration include allergies, asthma, chronic pains, constipation, acidosis, dry skin, and the shrinking of internal organs and thinning of skin associated with aging—to name just a few. We need to consume between 64 and 96 ounces of pure water a day. Pure, fresh (not bottled ot canned) fruit and vegetable juices may be substituted for some of this quantity—as may limited quantities of nondiuretic herbal teas (without sugar)." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Most people think of dehydration as the severe, acute kind that occurs when travelers are lost in the desert without water and die in a day or two. But there is also chronic dehydration, which is not as abrupt or intense. Chronic dehydration is very widespread at present and affects everyone who does not drink enough liquids to meet his or her body's needs. The troubles chronic dehydration cause are not as pronounced as those created by the acute form." - Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet (Get the book.)

"DIGESTIVE DISORDERS See also Diarrhea, page 99 COLITIS • Acupuncture Has a Calming Influence Homemade Remedy to Prevent Dehydration When you suffer from diarrhea, make sure your body is taking in enough fluids to prevent dehydration. You can do this by drinking an oral rehydration solution. You can buy one premade (Gatorade, for instance) or you can make your own. Add one-half teaspoon of salt to four cups of boiled water, then gradually stir in one to two cups of infant rice cereal. Drink 8 to 12 ounces of this rice drink after each watery stool." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"With close to 100,000 'Even when our thirst mechanism is functioning properly, it's not a reliable indicatot of dehydration since "thirst" is one of the last symptoms of dehydration to manifest. 2You probably shouldn't think about this particular statistic too long if you have any tendency toward a weak stomach. chemicals now in use and with the introduction of 1,000 new ones each year, it's impossible for treatment plants to keep up. Each year, at least 400,000 cases of illness can be attributed to contaminated water." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"They should also drink extra fluids, to prevent dehydration. Sometimes they may also benefit from taking a small dose of the B-vitamin niacin before the sauna, because niacin dilates the capillaries. Some kids don't like niacin, though, because it causes the skin to flush. Others, however, seem to enjoy taking it, possibly because it increases the activity of the calming neurotransmitter GABA. I also recommend that kids use saunas that incorporate far-infrared heat lamps, if possible." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Some researchers theorize that heartburn is a sign of an internal water shortage, especially dehydration in the upper part of the GI tract. So try drinking up first before you overload your system with antacids and medications, but do this in between meals, not during meals: You'll want O to drink only about 4 ounces of water with a 03 O meal so that you don't further dilute HC1, which ^ will be needed to digest incoming proteins. § m Step Two: On to Enzymes and Probiotics The natural cure for heartburn is a two-step process. First, get the food triggers under control (see above)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The bad microbe can sufficiently damage the intestines to cause severe diarrhea,, dehydration and drastically reduce nutrient absorption to a point where the body cannot get enough vital nutrients and water to survive. This is not common; however, if diarrhea is left untreated or if the pathogenic species is unresponsive to treatment, death can occur. Generally, there are four types of diarrhea: acute diarrhea, traveler s diarrhea, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and chronic diarrhea. The average adult has a bout of acute diarrhea about four times a year." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "Diarrhea can lead to serious complications, including dehydration and colitis. It is considered rare but, as seen in Quebec, a C. difficile infection can be fatal. The standard drugs to treat Clostridium difficile are metronidazole and vancomycin. Although these drugs are successful in 80% of cases, about 20% of patients suffer from recurrence. How do you develop a C. difficile infection? C. difficile bacteria are found in human feces. You can become infected by touching surfaces that are contaminated with fecal traces and then touching your mouth or nose." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"In addition to the above rinsing procedures, it is also important to address the underlying causes, that is, poor diet, dehydration, irregular lifestyle, congested liver and intestinal tract, and emotional stress. Soladey's Dental Solution I personally use a Soladey toothbrush to clean my teeth. Soladey has a patented design that is scientifically and clinically proven to significantly eliminate plaque more effectively than your regular toothbrush, without the use of toothpaste or dental floss. Soladey features a Titanium Oxide (TI02) metal rod, which is sensitive to light." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Because toxins are being actively eliminated during this phase, through the bowels and also the urinary tract, it's important to keep the bowels and urinary tract functioning strongly, by drinking plenty of fluids, eating fiber, and avoiding dehydration or constipation. It can also help to eat certain unique, detoxifying foods during this phase, because particular foods also help conjugate toxins. These include foods with sulfated phytochemicals, such as garlic and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"The result is faulty water absorption, which causes diarrhea and dehydration. Diarrhea is responsible for several million deaths around the globe each year. It is a major world health problem. It is thought that predisposition to infections (e.g., diarrhea) is associated with immaturity and improper functioning of the intestinal barrier. In other words, the lining of the intestine is unable to keep bad microbes away from the intestinal cells. Probiotics help promote a healthy, strong intestinal barrier. As such, the use of probiotics can help to prevent and treat diarrhea." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "To avoid serious health problems, dehydration should be treated quickly. All individuals suffering from diarrhea should focus on rehydrating the body. What Causes Diarrhea? There are many things that can cause diarrhea. Appendix 6-1 provides a list of potential causes of diarrhea. Acute diarrhea is usually due to a bacteria, virus or parasite infection. When a bacteria, virus or parasite is able to flourish in the intestines, it causes damage to the intestinal cells. How do they cause damage? Bad microbes produce toxic chemicals, which they release into the intestines." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Blood coagulability increases during long air travel and blood flow slows down, especially in the lower legs. dehydration and in-flight alcohol exacerbate the situation. Our Recommendations Nattokinase and lumbrokinase have a great future in both preventing and treating atherosclerotic buildup. Since our natural production of plasmin slows as we age and other factors can enter the picture to thicken the blood, it makes good sense to consider these enzymes for prevention. We strongly recommend them for people at high risk for forming clots." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Drink enough water or other fluids during and after exercise to prevent dehydration and hypovolemia. 2. Wear clothing that allows for adequate ventilation and prevention of hyperthermia while exercising. 3. Your exercise regimen should emphasize low-impact activities, such as stationary bicycling, swimming, walking, and low-impact aerobics. 4. Do not exercise if you have a fever. 5. Supine exercise (exercises in which you lie on your back) should be avoided, especially in the third trimester, as they may reduce blood supply to the fetus. 6." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"To prevent dehydration, be certain to drink about 6-8 glasses of water (filtered and not chilled) per day. If you have cancer, also avoid: Chlorinated water: one of the most powerful cancer-producing chemicals around. Avoid drinking unfiltered tap water, swimming in chlorinated pools, or showering without a chlorine-removing filter. (You absorb more chlorine through the skin than you could possibly ingest from drinking tap water.) Fluoride in municipal drinking water: just as carcinogenic as chlorine. Fluoride actually increases your body's uptake of aluminum." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.) "When the body ingests a harmful medical drug (all drugs contain poisons and are, therefore, injurious to the cells), or is exposed to such stressors as constant negative thoughts, feelings, emotions, or behaviors, insufficient nourishment, inadequate amounts of sleep, lack of sun exposure, dehydration, or toxins, this will alter the behavior of all its 60-100 trillion cells. Cancer occurs when cellular balance is threatened and the cell has to take recourse to more extreme measures of defending or protecting itself. The weakest cells are affected first." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Please note: an elevated creatinine level can also be seen in dehydration and in people who have high levels of muscle mass, among other situations.) DIABETIC NEUROPATHY Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage caused by chronically elevated blood sugar levels, glycation, and free-radical stress/oxidation. Numbness, pain, and muscle weakness are typical characteristics and usually occur in the lower extremities, but diabetic neuropathy can have devastating effects elsewhere in the body as well." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"GI tract that causes water to secrete, killing by dehydration; staph toxins excite the immune system's inflammatory response, causing vomiting and blisteringly high fevers. Exotoxins, powerful though they are, produce antigens and can therefore be defeated by the body's immune system. Less virulent, but more stable, is the other large category of bacterial poisons: the endotoxins. Y. pestis gets its deadliness from its endotoxins, which are produced by the disintegration of the lipopolysaccharide in the cell wall." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.)

"He once asked the trainer June Smedley what was causing a muscle twitch, and when she suggested it might be dehydration, he scoffed, saying, "I drink lots of fluids—coffee, milk, and wine!" I have faith that when people come to recognize how their lifestyle can improve their health span—living better, not simply longer—they will, at the very least, be more inclined to stay active. And when they come to accept that exercise is as important for the brain as it is for the heart, they'll commit to it. Here's how exercise keeps you going: 1. It strengthens the cardiovascular system." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Too little water can lead to dehydration, which can cause weakness and delirium if severe. Electrolytes An electrolyte solution can be formed when certain mineral salts are dissolved in water. Electrolyte solutions were originally named because of their ability to conduct electricity. Many of the fluids in the body are electrolyte solutions with dissolved minerals. For example, table salt (sodium chloride) can easily dissolve in water to form an electrolyte solution. There are three important areas of the body that contain electrolytes in solution." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"While they're usually benign and caused by external factors, dry lips can be a sign of dehydration. Ironically, licking your lips can worsen the problem. Chronically dry lips can also signal a nutritional deficiency, as well as Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that affects the moisture-producing glands. (See A Dry Mouth or Excessive Thirst, below, and Appendix I.) BLUE LIPS Someone with blue lips may be making a fashion statement, but it's more likely that he or she has been out in the cold too long." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "While no one is quite sure what brings these night visitors on, they can be a sign of overexertion or dehydration. Although harmless, nocturnal leg cramps can sometimes signal diabetes, Parkinson's disease, anemia, and thyroid problems. LEG CRAMPS DURING THE DAY If you frequently get leg cramps when walking or climbing, you may be experiencing intermittent claudication, a decreased flow of oxygen-rich blood to the extremities caused by fatty plaque buildup in the leg arteries." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Watch for signs of dehydration and skin collapse at the stem. • Store grapefruits in the refrigerator crisper for up to two to three weeks, but keep in mind that they are juicier when served warm rather than cool. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Slice the fruit in half, separating the flesh from the membrane and scooping out each section with a spoon. A grapefruit spoon simplifies this process. • If seeds are present, remove the seed before eating. A less labor-intensive way to consume a grapefruit is to peel and eat it like an orange." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"A cell study at the Philadelphia Biomedical Research Institute tested the effects of green tea extract and aged garlic extract on sickle-cell dehydration, which exacerbates blood-cell damage and may increase clotting. Epigallocatechin gallate, a major antioxidant component of green tea extract, almost completely inhibited sickle-cell dehydration. The garlic extract reduced dehydration by 30 percent. Taken together, these studies show that people suffering from sickle-cell anemia risk multiple nutrient deficiencies and often have extremely high vitamin requirements." - Jack Challem, Feed Your Genes Right: Eat to Turn Off Disease-Causing Genes and Slow Down Aging (Get the book.)

"The authors noted that the clinical significance would extend to decreasing dehydration and post diarrhea malnutrition and a significant reduction in morbidity. Source: nationalcenterforhomeopathy." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Exercise also helps with elimination of toxins through lymphatic drainage and increased circulation. • dehydration causes hard stools. We require water to have a normal soft consistency to the stools. If we are dehydrated, our stools become hard and difficult to pass. Water is the best liquid to hydrate your body. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of pure water a day is often enough to stimulate a normal bowel movement. It also helps to flush toxins out through the kidneys." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "If you suffer from intestinal obstruction, diarrhea, dehydration, inflammatory bowel disease or are pregnant, do not take cascara sagrada. Dandelion Extract Dandelion roots and leaves are bitter. They help to support digestion and the function of the liver and gallbladder. Dandelion stimulates bile flow and removal of excess fluids in the body. Bile helps to break down fats and lubricates the intestinal tract. Some people eat dandelion greens as a salad which is very beneficial. Dosage varies depending on which form you purchase. Dandelion comes fresh or as a tea, capsules or tincture." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Mouth breathing results from blocked nasal passages, polyps or a broken nose. • dehydration can cause bad breath. Fluids help to flush out the mouth of bacteria. • Underlying diseases such as diabetes, kidney and liver disease are linked to halitosis. Liver disease can make breath smell fishy. Urine or breath like mothballs can be related to kidney disease. Fruity breath is linked to diabetes. Diabetics tend to suffer from gum disease more than the general population. This can be another cause of bad breath, as mentioned earlier." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

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