Water and Dehydration with Pancreatitis

[Guest guest]

Hi y'all,

Most of you know that whenever Poncho shares advice with us,

he extolls the benefits of water. He's right on target with this

advice, and I want to share with you an article that Kaye

forwarded pertaining to why this is so important.

Water

Facts You Should Know

* 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

* The number one trigger of daytime fatigue is lack of water.

* In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak it is

often mistaken for hunger.

* A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short term

memory.

* One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for

almost 100% of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.

* The National Cancer Institute reported a study that showed the

drinking of chlorinated water increases one's risks of developing

bladder cancer by 80%.

* Unintentional chronic dehydration is the root of many serious

diseases, including asthma, renal dysfunction, endocrine

system and adrenal fatigue, high blood pressure and other

cardiovascular problems, arthritis, ulcers, pancreatitis, digestive

difficulties and lower back pain.

* One of the leading causes of Alzheimer's disease is chronic

dehydration.

* The majority of asthma cases are really misdiagnosed cases

of chronic dehydration.

* The mucous that lines the stomach to protect it from

hydrochloric acid is 98% water.

* Drinking 5 glasses of water daily may decrease the risk of

colon cancer by 45%.

* The risk of breast cancer may be decreased by as high as

79%.

* To remain healthy, an adult must consume approximately one

8-ounce glass of pure water (not tap water) for every other

waking hour per day.

* Non-infectious " recurring " or chronic pains should be viewed

as an indication of body thirst.

* The " dry mouth " is the very last sign of dehydration.

* Water regulates the volume of a cell from inside and salt

regulates the amount of water outside the cell.

* Dehydration causes stress and stress causes further

dehydration.

* The most prudent way to prevent migraines is the regular

intake of water.

* Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water daily could

significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

* Every function of the body is monitored and regulated by the

efficient flow of water.

Keep these tips in mind. They say that if you feel thirsty, your

body has already begun dehydrating.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.