new mwmber and thinking about…
In a message dated 8/24/2003 9:40:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
zumastirling2002@… writes:
My wife is also overweight, but is also diabetic! Would it be safe
for her to try?
G–
I am new to atkins but had tried other carb controlled diets– Yes they do
work. As far as your wife is concerned– from what I understand from my Snow
Bunny— Atkins is the way to go– he kept his diabetes under control and also
got off all meds as long as he follows the diet.
BTW– I want to go to Ireland so badly– roots there–
Gin
January 16th, 2004 at 1:41 pm
Is their such a things as drinking to much water, Katie
January 16th, 2004 at 10:21 pm
they say the above search can’t be found??
January 26th, 2004 at 2:12 pm
Katie, here is a quote from a page I found, after doing a quick
search for “water overdose”
Can I Overdose on Water?
Can drinking too much water harm me?
By Elizabeth Somer, MA,RD
WebMD Medical News Archive
Q: I like to drink about a dozen 8-ounce glasses of water every day.
But I heard recently that a few people have died from drinking too
much water. Could I be hurting myself?
A: Oct. 23, 2000 — No. And you are unlikely to ever meet someone who
has overdosed on water.
You would need to chug down about three quarts of water or more all
at once to come down with a case of true water intoxication. It does
happen, but so rarely that I couldn’t find statistics on the number
of cases. These people become drowsy, lightheaded, and weak. They
have trouble coordinating bodily movements and thinking straight,
looking and feeling as if they just stumbled out of the local bar.
But the water-intoxicated can’t just go home and sleep it off. They
must get treatment or risk going into convulsions, a coma, or even
death.
What most Americans actually need to worry about is getting the eight
glasses of water nutrition experts recommend (that’s eight 8-ounce
glasses). They suggest even more for athletes or people living in hot
climates. While it may seem like a lot, it really isn’t when you
recognize that water accounts for up to 80% of your body weight and
plays an integral role throughout in the smooth functioning of your
body’s vital systems.
It’s no wonder, then, that falling short of the daily recommendation
may make you ill. At first, you might feel thirsty and tired. Left
unchecked, dehydration will progress with a loss of appetite, nausea,
tingling in the arms and feet, labored breathing, dizziness, and
possibly mental confusion.
You can prevent these symptoms from appearing by making sure you get
your daily dose quota of water. Remember, it’s a nutrient, too –
more important than any vitamin or mineral. Besides, what could be
more refreshing than a cool glass of water? Include it during lunch,
a mid-morning break, and even happy hour. Here’s to good drinking.
Elizabeth Somer is a registered dietitian and author of several
books, including Food & Mood and The Essential Guide to Vitamins and
Minerals. She frequently writes for national health magazines and
makes regular appearances on The Today Show and other national shows.
January 26th, 2004 at 8:20 pm
Thank you, Elizabeth on water input, Katie
January 28th, 2004 at 7:28 pm
In a message dated 9/8/03 1:52:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kknorr@…
writes:
An excess of water in a short period of time can also cause seizures. I
could never do it that fast, though.
Myra