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Can you drink too much water? Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
Yes, and there is even a technical term for it: water intoxication! In healthy people, the amount of water we drink is controlled by our thirst mechanism, located in the brain. We consume water in the form of liquids (juice, milk, soda) and also in foods (primarily fruits and vegetables). The only foods that DON'T contain water are commercially dehydrated foods. Healthy adults require approximately three quarts of fluid each day. About half of this comes from food, with the remainder from beverages, hence the advice to drink eight cups of liquid each day. If you exercise, are breastfeeding, are ill, or live in a hot climate, your fluid needs are higher than the three quarts each day. However, it is possible to drink too much water if you put your mind to it. We're talking A LOT OF WATER, more than is possible under normal circumstances. Often associated with other obsessive-compulsive behaviors, drinking large amounts of water can be hazardous. Too much water in our system causes the dilution of essential electrolytes in our blood stream, which has implications for control of heart beat. My recommendation is 8-12 cups of fluid, combined with additional fluid to support exercise or hot conditions. If you're drinking more than this, consult your physician. Source: Lynn Grieger Lynn Grieger teaches college-level nutrition courses, works with private clients and consults with community groups on healthy nutrition and weight loss. | |
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You can never drink too much beer though!!!, IMHO :B: Some people are like Slinkies...
They're good for nothing but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. | |
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yes, but can you drink too much diet coke? | |
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Tell me more Dr. Science! | |
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The key is moderation in everything. I think that excessive amounts of anything can be detrimental to your health.
Dr Science. | |
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Lleena said: The key is moderation in everything. I think that excessive amounts of anything can be detrimental to your health.
Thatssch jusss pure Bollox!! Some people are like Slinkies...
They're good for nothing but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. | |
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xenon said: Lleena said: The key is moderation in everything. I think that excessive amounts of anything can be detrimental to your health.
Thatssch jusss pure Bollox!! Oh... I forgot to add. Except for drinking and Sex. | |
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Burp. | |
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Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh? | |
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how much is 'three quarts' can u give me that in liters?
water intoxication is a flawed term bcause water on it's own does not contain elements that harm one's body moreover, non of us would b able 2 drink enouh water bcause our stomach and/or bladder wouldn't b able 2 hold it. 'Water intoxication', as it is called, is only possible when u display, as u said, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and train u'rself 4 months on 2 drink as much water as possible. "It's better 2 B hated 4 what U R than 2 B loved 4 what U R not."
My IQ is 139, what's yours? | |
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AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh? And how does one weigh a ballsac? Just put your nuts up on a scale? Seems like there'd be more to it. "Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion" -- Martha Graham | |
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AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh?
That depends how big they are. | |
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wouldn't this be called Drowning? | |
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XNY said: AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh? And how does one weigh a ballsac? Just put your nuts up on a scale? Seems like there'd be more to it. yes, that's why i'm asking... | |
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Lleena said: AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh?
That depends how big they are. no, not the balls. just the sac itself. | |
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AaronUnlimited said: Lleena said: AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh?
That depends how big they are. no, not the balls. just the sac itself. I would love to discuss this with you Aaron, but I havo no Idea. | |
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Lleena said: AaronUnlimited said: Lleena said: AaronUnlimited said: Dr. Science, just how much does a ballsac weigh?
That depends how big they are. no, not the balls. just the sac itself. I would love to discuss this with you Aaron, but I havo no Idea. C'mon, can't you just "ball"park it for us. | |
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xenon said: You can never drink too much beer though!!!, IMHO :B:
Cheers! When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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Candy-asses! You humans just can't hold your water! Us Gill-people drink about 3000gallons of the stuff a day! Humans are pussies! | |
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Lleena said: The key is moderation in everything. I think that excessive amounts of anything can be detrimental to your health.
Dr Science. even flossing? even that? | |
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XxAxX said: Lleena said: The key is moderation in everything. I think that excessive amounts of anything can be detrimental to your health.
Dr Science. even flossing? even that? YES! that would leave you gumless. | |
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this is true, drinking to much water contributed to the death of my grandmother.she wasnt able to regulate how much she was drinking in here mind, so she always kept a water glass beside her and apparently drank constantly.her electrolites got all messed up which led to far worse things happening.eventually she passed away due to complications.hope your info helps someone else, or reminds someone to watch out for those who cant watch out for them selves.thanks! | |
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I'm sorry to hear that mpls777.
You are welcome. [This message was edited Tue Jan 21 16:54:22 PST 2003 by Lleena] | |
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Hmmm... I drink at least a gallon of water a day. I have always heard though that if you don't drink water regularly, that you should start slowly and not just start drinking gobs of it.
It seems like there was some diet out years ago, where you were supposed to take pills or something with a ton of water and a lot of people ended up in the hospital because their body couldn't handle the enormous amounts of water they were intaking so suddenly. | |
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Lleena said: Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
Yes, and there is even a technical term for it: water intoxication! In healthy people, the amount of water we drink is controlled by our thirst mechanism, located in the brain. We consume water in the form of liquids (juice, milk, soda) and also in foods (primarily fruits and vegetables). The only foods that DON'T contain water are commercially dehydrated foods. Healthy adults require approximately three quarts of fluid each day. About half of this comes from food, with the remainder from beverages, hence the advice to drink eight cups of liquid each day. If you exercise, are breastfeeding, are ill, or live in a hot climate, your fluid needs are higher than the three quarts each day. However, it is possible to drink too much water if you put your mind to it. We're talking A LOT OF WATER, more than is possible under normal circumstances. Often associated with other obsessive-compulsive behaviors, drinking large amounts of water can be hazardous. Too much water in our system causes the dilution of essential electrolytes in our blood stream, which has implications for control of heart beat. My recommendation is 8-12 cups of fluid, combined with additional fluid to support exercise or hot conditions. If you're drinking more than this, consult your physician. Source: Lynn Grieger Lynn Grieger teaches college-level nutrition courses, works with private clients and consults with community groups on healthy nutrition and weight loss. Definately! one can & has drowned rinking too much water. May the BELLS ring 4 U even when ur not in love. | |
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AzureStar said: Hmmm... I drink at least a gallon of water a day. I have always heard though that if you don't drink water regularly, that you should start slowly and not just start drinking gobs of it.
It seems like there was some diet out years ago, where you were supposed to take pills or something with a ton of water and a lot of people ended up in the hospital because their body couldn't handle the enormous amounts of water they were intaking so suddenly. i've heard a gallon is good too. more than that would be hard to handle, i think. i get a liter or two per day. | |
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a woman here at work seems to have this compulsion. she spends a LOT of time on refills and trips to the bathroom!!! | |
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