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--- WATER (and more water)
That's why "soup" is a popular meal in Europe, since you get liquide in your stomach, before the main meal, also eat less from the heavier second dish, because it curbs your hunger. I like soups. Here in the US, salads replaced the soup most places. Julius "Hoaxbuster" news:7081-40323FBB-384@storefull-3296.bay.webtv.net... > My doctor told me we are suppose to drink 1/2 our weight in ounces per > day...otherwise we are dehydrated. > > First time in 67 years I've heard that one. > > I do remember a doctor telling me that water was to us as oil is to a > machine. > Lack of either causes the joints to stiffen. > > So, 200 lbs = 100 ounces = 12 1/2 glasses? Guess any kind of liquid > (less booze, beer, & wine) would do. > > Nan >
Interesting "math" I must say---it's not like we have a "dipstick" to see if we're low on water!!! I would suggest that you ask your physician for a specific reference to a journal article that would advocate such a "mathematical calculation" to how much water you should drink. A recent study (I don't recall from where, but for some reason I believe it was from Stolkholm, Sweden) that the current thinking that "we should drink BEFORE we become thirsty" and that it should be "alcohol, and caffeine free" is nonsense. My belief is, if you're thirsty, DRINK. If you're not, don't force yourself. In regards to alcohol, we all know, if you drink, you need to use the restroom, and we all know the "next morning "dries""---I've seen nothing in the literature indicating that the "thirst response" is impaired by alcohol (although many of our other senses are!!!) The "standby rule" has always been 8 glasses of water per day---which is not weight dependant. Generally speaking, it's my belief, you drink when thirsty, and maybe have a couple of glasses extra with your meals, and really, it doesn't matter what the fluid is--coffee, tea, milk, water, koolaid, gatorade---doesn't matter. Just my thoughts Murray A.W. Hudon, R.N. snowcountrywellness@yahoo.com www.snowcountrywellness.com "Hoaxbuster" news:7081-40323FBB-384@storefull-3296.bay.webtv.net... > My doctor told me we are suppose to drink 1/2 our weight in ounces per > day...otherwise we are dehydrated. > > First time in 67 years I've heard that one. > > I do remember a doctor telling me that water was to us as oil is to a > machine. > Lack of either causes the joints to stiffen. > > So, 200 lbs = 100 ounces = 12 1/2 glasses? Guess any kind of liquid > (less booze, beer, & wine) would do. > > Nan >
Thank you for input. It was the first time I've heard of it. Thing is - I don't really get thirsty. Drink at meals so 6 glasses - maybe a day. I had heard that scenario about auto/oil in the 50s. Shoot - you hear everything. I'm gonna try it -see if it elps blood sugar (I'm still in denial-who me? Type 2?...Naaaw Have a nice day Nan
Murray Hudon wrote: > Interesting "math" I must say---it's not like we have a "dipstick" to > see if we're low on water!!! > > I would suggest that you ask your physician for a specific reference > to a journal article that would advocate such a "mathematical > calculation" to how much water you should drink. > > A recent study (I don't recall from where, but for some reason I > believe it was from Stolkholm, Sweden) that the current thinking that > "we should drink BEFORE we become thirsty" and that it should be > "alcohol, and caffeine free" is nonsense. > > My belief is, if you're thirsty, DRINK. If you're not, don't force > yourself. In regards to alcohol, we all know, if you drink, you need > to use the restroom, and we all know the "next morning "dries""--- > I've seen nothing in the literature indicating that the "thirst > response" is impaired by alcohol (although many of our other senses > are!!!) > > The "standby rule" has always been 8 glasses of water per day---which > is not weight dependant. Generally speaking, it's my belief, you > drink when thirsty, and maybe have a couple of glasses extra with > your meals, and really, it doesn't matter what the fluid is--coffee, > tea, milk, water, koolaid, gatorade---doesn't matter. Hmm. Hmm. I don't think it's quite that simple. For example, for us diabetics, drinking a lot of fluids with lots of calories (such as 180 caloris/cup of whole milk) is begging for grief for other reasons unless you handle the caloric input otherwise (cutting out carbs, taking insulin, incorporating them into your normal meals, etc.). And when you're low on electrolytes (such as from sweating a lot when practicing physical sports or during yard work in August), some electrolyte heavy sources like Gatorade and do things for your body that just plain water won't do. Balance in all things, which all means restoring the things you're short on.
I am a new poster and a new Diabetic. Because I have a long history of kidney stones I am supposed to drinks lots of water. I was drinking it like it was gold for about two month. I mean a gallon a day. Plus another half gallon of other stuff. A couple of days before I was diagnosed my thirst was gone. Now I am back to having to force myself to drink anything. Alcohol is said to be very dehyfrating. Janice Also I drink Crystal Lite. I dont think my body knows there was this little tin of power added to the water. Related Discussion: Biocides And Moldicides In Air Ducts (1 posts) www.agony.com (1 posts) find more information on diabetes (1 posts) Earn $500 to $700 per Week Downloading FREE Software BHRW (1 posts) Top Discussions From Our Archives Bill Gates is giving money away for e-mailing Celebex, Vioxx, Bextra, R.I.P. Other Discussion Categories Diabetes Symptoms Health Care Policy Health Care Providers HMO Arthritis Symptoms Oops!!! Unexpected Error While Reading the Feed
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