"Water poisoning" is a very interesting topic since a 28 year old mother of three, drank herself to death last week, in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest in which KDND 107.9 in Sacramento, California, promised a Nintendo Wii video game system for the winner.
The radio contest required drinking large amounts of water and not voiding.
Tragically, the woman died due to water intoxication, hyperhydration or "water poisoning," a fatal disturbance in brain function when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by a very rapid intake of water. This result in cerebral edema (swollen brain), seizures, coma, and death within a few hours of drinking the excess water.
Well folks, water is wonderful for the human body, but as with other things in life, anything taken in excess lead to catastrophic consequences. The human body can handle anything within reason but not beyond excess.
In real life these are some questions to ask. How much water are we suppose to drink every day? How do I know I am drinking enough water? How can I prevent water intoxication?
It is a known fact that during sleep, we loss a certain amount of water from our system through our lungs, skin (perspiration) and kidneys. So, after waking up in the morning, first thing to do is drink a glass of water or more to replace the loss. This same water will help prepare the digestive system for breakfast.
Drinking water (neither hot or icy) half an hour before meals and one to two (2) hours after meals is highly recommended. Water or drinks with meals may dilute the enzymes of the digestive tract and can delay the digestion of food.
Intoxication can be prevented if a person's intake of water and electrolytes closely matches his or her losses. Drinking about 8 glasses of pure refreshing water per day is normal, and more when the weather is hot or when exercising more.
Be certain you have two (2) good functioning kidneys! A concentrated urine may mean that you need to drink more.
What are the other benefits of water? A warm bath followed by a cold splash in the morning is better than a cup of coffee. A warm refreshing bath before bed-time is a good sedative (better than xanax or valium ?). A warm bath also relaxes stiff and aching muscles.
Drink pure water to your health!
The radio contest required drinking large amounts of water and not voiding.
Tragically, the woman died due to water intoxication, hyperhydration or "water poisoning," a fatal disturbance in brain function when the normal balance of electrolytes in the body is pushed outside of safe limits by a very rapid intake of water. This result in cerebral edema (swollen brain), seizures, coma, and death within a few hours of drinking the excess water.
Well folks, water is wonderful for the human body, but as with other things in life, anything taken in excess lead to catastrophic consequences. The human body can handle anything within reason but not beyond excess.
In real life these are some questions to ask. How much water are we suppose to drink every day? How do I know I am drinking enough water? How can I prevent water intoxication?
It is a known fact that during sleep, we loss a certain amount of water from our system through our lungs, skin (perspiration) and kidneys. So, after waking up in the morning, first thing to do is drink a glass of water or more to replace the loss. This same water will help prepare the digestive system for breakfast.
Drinking water (neither hot or icy) half an hour before meals and one to two (2) hours after meals is highly recommended. Water or drinks with meals may dilute the enzymes of the digestive tract and can delay the digestion of food.
Intoxication can be prevented if a person's intake of water and electrolytes closely matches his or her losses. Drinking about 8 glasses of pure refreshing water per day is normal, and more when the weather is hot or when exercising more.
Be certain you have two (2) good functioning kidneys! A concentrated urine may mean that you need to drink more.
What are the other benefits of water? A warm bath followed by a cold splash in the morning is better than a cup of coffee. A warm refreshing bath before bed-time is a good sedative (better than xanax or valium ?). A warm bath also relaxes stiff and aching muscles.
Drink pure water to your health!
How about drinking "the living water?"
Read John 4:10, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."
