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Instead, they opt for other beverages in the belief that this will satisfy the body's water requirements. This is a false belief. It is true that beverages such as tea, coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks, sports drinks and juices contain water, but they also contain caffeine, alcohol, sugar, artificial sweeteners or other chemicals that act as strong dehydrators. The more of these beverages you consume, the more dehydrated your body becomes because the effects they create in the body are exactly opposite the ones that are produced by water.

Drinking another glass of water approximately 2 Vi hours after each meal restores the blood's water requirements. These simple guidelines can help prevent the most serious major diseases that are prevalent in modern societies today. Drinking sufficient amounts of water at the right times can and should be part of every other therapy used in the treatment of disease. A note of caution: Any attempt to restore the proper state of hydration of the body should be made gradually; otherwise this may cause serious harm.

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Echinacea prefers full sun, has low water requirements, and will grow in a wide variety of soil conditions. Overharvesting from the wild, especially of E. angustifolia, is leading to endangerment of this genus. When you purchase this herb, please make sure it has been organically cultivated rather than wildcrafted. ECLIPTA Botanical Name Eclipta alba (syn. E. prostrata, Verbesina alba, Verbesina prostrata) Family Asteraceae (Daisy Family) Etymology The genus name and common name, Eclipta, derive from the Greek ekleipo, "deficient," referring to the plant lacking a pappus.

The plant prefers full sun to partial shade, has low water requirements, and does well in sandy, well-drained soil. The flowers are much relished by bees and butterflies. IRISH MOSS Botanical Name Chondrus crispus Family Gigartinaceae (Gigartina Family) Etymology The genus name, Chondrus, derives from the Greek chondros, "cartilage" or "grain." The species name, crispus, is Latin for "curly." The common name Irish moss references the plant's use in Ireland.

The trees can tolerate poor soils and shady conditions and have low water requirements. PIPSISSEWA Botanical Name Chimaphila menziesii, C. umbellata Family Pyrolaceae (Wintergreen Family) Pine improves circulation and oxygen transport in the body and can encourage blood clots to dissolve. It is used in the treatment of acne, blood clots, bronchitis, coughs, croup, emphysema, fever, laryngitis, rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, sinusitis, and tonsillitis. Topically, pine can be used as a compress to treat bronchitis, nephritis, pneumonia, rheumatism, sciatica, and wounds.

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Pure water or fresh fruit and vegetable juices are the preferred ways to meet your body's water requirements. Once the weight is stabilized, bile acid output returns to normal levels, while the cholesterol output remains low. The net effect of weight loss is a significant reduction in cholesterol saturation. Gastroesophageal reflux disease: See Nonulcer Dyspepsia. Gingivitis: See Periodontal Disease. Glaucoma Glaucoma refers to increased pressure within the eye (intraocular), which results from greater production than outflow of the fluid of the eye (the aqueous humor).

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Nursing mothers have increased water requirements because of the amount that's secreted in their milk. Regulates body temperature. Keep all your bodily functions functioning. Aid in dieting by depressing appetite before meals. Help prevent constipation. Aid in preventing kidney stones. Deficiency Disease: Dehydration. Best Natural Sources: Drinking water, juices, fruits, and vegetables. Supplements: All drinkable liquids can substitute for our daily water requirements.

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Some of our water requirements can come from fruits and vegetables.) 4. Do not fry foods or barbecue them for long periods of time. 5. Use alcohol only in moderation: one drink a day, for example. 6. Eat foods that are high in antioxidants. These foods are highly colored, such as cantaloupe, spinach, berries, and cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage, and sprouts). 7. Remove sugar and saturated fats. Use a sweetener if you like. 8. Take a good multivitamin with an added antioxidant formula, particularly mixed carotenes, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc.

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Water carries the electrolytes, mineral salts that help convey electrical currents in the body; the major minerals that make up these salts are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and chloride. water requirements vary greatly from person to person. The climate in which we live, our activity level, and our diet all influence our need for water. Water is fundamental to all life on Earth. Without clean water we cannot experience optimum health. Awareness of the urgent need to address the issue of water pollution is growing.

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Supplements: All drinkable liquids can substitute for our daily water requirements. Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess: No known toxicity, but an intake of one and a half gallons (that's 16-24 glasses) in about an hour could be dangerous to an adult. It could kill an infant. Personal Advice: I advise 6-8 glasses of filtered water daily, to be drunk a half hour before meals, for anyone who's dieting. If you're ranning a fever, be sure to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration and to flush the system of wastes.

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Quinoa's low water requirements may make it particularly well suited to the high-elevation wheat belt of western Canada. On April Fool's Day in 1989 a handful of farmers met at the Sangre de Cristo High School in Mosca, Colorado, to form the North American Quinoa Producers Association, whose name certainly reflects future possibilities more than present actualities.

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Chemical substances produced naturally in the body by the adrenal glands (the corticosteroids) which affect carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, adjust salt and water requirements, and increase the body's resistance against stress. Synthetically prepared, they are used to fight inflammation and to spare the body's defence system excessive activity, especially when it over-reacts. A number of diseases respond dramatically to steroids, such as temporal arteritis and rheumatism. Shrinkage of the adrenal glands may tie caused by stress or steroid drugs.

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No other liquid can take the place of water, although juices and other liquids can help the water requirements. The body needs extra water during a fever or sickness. TRACE MINERALS Herb Sources Alfalfa, Black Cohosh, Black Walnut, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada, Chaparral, Dandelion, Eyebright, Hawthorne, Horsetail, Juniper Berries, Kelp, Lobelia, Parsley, Peppermint, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Sage, Sarsaparilla, Thyme, Valerian Root, White Oak Bark, Yellow Dock. CHAPTER 4 This and That THIS AND THAT Acidolphilus Lactobacilli Acidophilus, a live, friendly bacteria, beneficial to man.

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Norman Shealy offers this water intake formula to meet your daily water requirements and maintain your saliva and urine at the neutral (neither acid nor alkaline) pH of 6.4: Divide your weight by 2 to give the amount of ounces your body needs each day. A self-test is whether you pass water several times a day, and the color of your urine, which should be a pale, whitish yellow. If you are passing infrequent amounts of dark yellow or clotted urine, you are drinking too little water. Another self-test is whether you are developing dark circles under your eyes.

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Daily water requirements for Adults Body Weight Activity Level LIGHT MODERATE STRENUOUS 100 lbs. 10 cups 11 cups 12 cups 125 lbs. IOV2 cups 11V2 cups I2V2CUPS 150 lbs. 11 cups 12 cups 13 cups 175 lbs. 11V2 cups I2V2cups I3V2cups 200 lbs. 12 cups 13 cups 14 cups Dementia See ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. See also under HIV DISEASE. Dental Problems See PERIODONTAL DISEASE; TOOTH, BROKEN OR KNOCKED OUT; TOOTH DECAY. Depression Everyone feels deep sadness from time to time—in response to a death in the family, for example, or an inexplicable tragedy, or losing a job.

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