Yesterday, and the day before too, actually, I drank SOOOO much water. In fact, I think that I drank more yesterday than any day ever. I had eighteen glasses, and I felt like I could probably drink more. There came a point in my water drinking that I actually felt thirstier the more that I had. Has that happenned to anyone else? Anyhow, can drinking too much be harmful to your body? I know when dieting it is essential to drink a lot. But I didn't want you guys to think that I'd totally gone overboard. So, is there anyone out there that has some input?
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Saturday, March 25, 2006
Okay, so, how much is too much?
Yesterday, and the day before too, actually, I drank SOOOO much water. In fact, I think that I drank more yesterday than any day ever. I had eighteen glasses, and I felt like I could probably drink more. There came a point in my water drinking that I actually felt thirstier the more that I had. Has that happenned to anyone else? Anyhow, can drinking too much be harmful to your body? I know when dieting it is essential to drink a lot. But I didn't want you guys to think that I'd totally gone overboard. So, is there anyone out there that has some input?
I found a couple of articles on this subject. Very interesting. You can google it. Here is one article: http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm
ReplyDeleteMy grandma go this condition once...but she started out dehydrated. She was hospitalized because her sodium levels dropped so much.
Jules
I didn't read Jules' article, but I have heard there is a thing as too much water. Not something I'd know anything about, but anyway.. worth researching!
ReplyDeleteKay, I didn't read it either, but flushing your body 'too' much is something I remember my mom saying too.
ReplyDeleteThere is a type of bottled water the french women drink called "Comtrex" - what most women don't know is that water has a mineral that irritates the kidneys and makes them create more urine thus, less water weight.
So, there were these reports in France about how its important to have a steady, regular intake of water, but too much is hard on your kidneys and can strip you of some minerals.
Kristina,
ReplyDeleteI have heard that it is not good to drink more than two 8 oz glasses at a time, although I don't know how much time should pass in between.
SueAnne