Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Gotu kola is also used for the treatment of mental illness, epilepsy, hysteria, and for dehydration.
Homeopathic Uses: Gotu Kola is used for skin diseases associated with itching and swelling and inflammation of the uterus. contraindications
Pregnancy: Not to be used during pregnancy. precautions and adverse reactions
Potential adverse effects of Gotu kola include skin irritation (topical), photosensitization, and infertility. Use with caution in patients with diabetes or hyperlipidemia, as Gotu kola may increase blood glucose and lipids (Newall et al, 1996). |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Drink enough water or other fluids during and after exercise to prevent dehydration and hypovolemia.
2. Wear clothing that allows for adequate ventilation and prevention of hyperthermia while exercising.
3. Your exercise regimen should emphasize low-impact activities, such as stationary bicycling, swimming, walking, and low-impact aerobics.
4. Do not exercise if you have a fever.
5. Supine exercise (exercises in which you lie on your back) should be avoided, especially in the third trimester, as they may reduce blood supply to the fetus.
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Shannon Brownlee
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 Josie King was killed by a third-world condition, dehydration, in a first-world—indeed a first-class—American hospital. Yet it's impossible to fix blame on any single person or event in the string of tiny missteps that led to her death. Perhaps the most devastating error of all was that nobody paid sufficient attention to Sorrel King's observation that her daughter was desperately thirsty. |
| Nobody knows how such a clear warning sign of dehydration could possibly have been overlooked, but one way or another it was missed by every person who scanned Josie's chart that day; or if it was noted by anyone, he or she failed to act. Perhaps it rang an alarm bell in the mind of a nurse, but in the fiercely hierarchical social order of hospitals, a person near the bottom may sometimes hesitate to speak up. Allowing Josie to drink a liter of juice in one sitting also may have contributed to her death, by suddenly diluting the electrolytes in her blood. |
| She was diagnosed at various times with gastroenteritis, dehydration, depression, and "functional disorder," a term physicians use when they can find no organic or physical explanation for a patient's symptoms and conclude the patient's complaints are all in her head. Dawes had been prescribed everything from antacids to sedatives. Nothing relieved her symptoms.
As a physician's assistant, Lenzer was trained to think like a generalist. Noting the woman's emaciated appearance, slightly darkened skin, and history of fainting, she asked Dawes to get off the examining table. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Cancer is thought by some to be the result of continual dehydration at this basic cellular level.
The body relies on water to flush away waste products such as urine. Without water to moisten the surface of the lungs, there can be no intake of oxygen or expulsion of carbon dioxide. For food to be digested, absorbed, and carried to all parts of the body, water is needed every step of the way. In fact, even if you are eating sufficiently, dehydration (or a lack of sufficient water) can lead to malnutrition. |
David Wolfe
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 If suffering from constipation, try the following: Lemon Water:
1 quart (liter) of spring water
1 lemon
2-3 pinches of unheated sea salt or rock salt
Constipation may be caused by dehydration. This may be brought on by stress, overexertion or overexposure. Eating too much sugar can cause excessive urination and lead to dehydration and constipation. Drinking 3/4 to 1 quart (liter) of spring water containing the juice of 1 whole lemon with salt the first thing in the morning can stimulate a bowel movement and alleviate this condition.
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Ann N. Martin
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 Potassium deficiencies may result in weakness, dehydration, slow growth, and irregular or rapid heartbeat. Natural sources of potassium are sardines, lentils, molasses, potatoes, parsnips, nuts, and whole grain cereals.
Selenium Selenium works with vitamin E as an antioxidant. It promotes healthy muscles, and is an essential element for healthy skin and coat. Selenium deficiencies may result in weight loss, poor skin and coat condition, and tooth decay. Natural sources of selenium are liver, milk, tuna, egg yolks, mushrooms, wheat germ, bran, whole grain cereals, chicken, and garlic. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Laxatives can cause dehydration, and they only stimulate the muscular movement of the colon but do nothing to loosen and remove mucoid plaque. Laxatives may also weaken the colon by irritating and overstimulating it.
Note: It is common to have physical reactions to the colon cleansing process. These reactions may include headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, or dizziness. For all the discomfort, this is actually a sign that the process is working and that you are eliminating toxins from your body. If these symptoms occur, you may need to temporarily cut back on your cleansing procedure. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 An elevated BUN level may be caused by kidney disease or by poor blood flow to the kidneys, as in congestive heart failure, dehydration, or hemorrhage into the gastrointestinal tract. A decreased level may be seen in liver failure, malnutrition, or anabolic steroid use.
Creatinine: This protein waste product is generated by muscle metabolism and eliminated by the kidneys. Because creatinine is released at a constant rate (depending on muscle mass), its blood level is a good indicator of kidney function. It generally creeps up as you age. |
Andreas Moritz
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 At the same time, the blood plasma and lymph fluids become thickened and congested. dehydration also affects the natural fluidity of bile and, thereby, promotes the formation of gallstones.
Tea, coffee, cola, and chocolate share the same nerve toxin (stimulant), caffeine. Caffeine, which is readily released into the blood, triggers a powerful immune response that helps the body to counteract and eliminate this irritant. The toxic irritant stimulates the adrenal glands, and, to some extent, the body's many cells, to release the stress hormones adrenaline and Cortisol into the bloodstream. |
| Under the influence of alcohol and the dehydration it causes, the nervous and immune systems go into depression. This leads to a slowing of the digestive, metabolic, and hormonal processes in the body. All of this promotes the development of even more gallstones in the liver and gallbladder.
It is best for those who have had a history of gallstones to avoid alcohol altogether. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Certainly the dehydration and the physical symptoms do eventually erupt in a bulimic, and so they can experience anxiety as well."
Laura Norman is a registered, certified reflexologist and a New York state-licensed massage practitioner in private practice for twenty-five years. She defines reflexology as "a science and an art that deals with the principle that there are reflex areas in your feet that correspond to all parts of the body. When we stimulate these areas, it helps to bring about homeostasis, balance in the body, without side affects. |
| Other medical conditions often interpreted as anxiety are hormonal changes involved in menopause and premenstrual syndrome, hypoglycemia, even Crohn's disease, during which the person sometimes has periods of dehydration.
Environmental allergies are also linked to or mistaken for panic disorders. A significant part of the population is allergic to aspartame, which we find even in natural vitamins. It could be mistaken for anxiety. Or perhaps you're driving and feeling anxious, not realizing that one of the things you may be responding to is the carbon monoxide fumes coming at you. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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 Even mild dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3 percent. Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.
It is very important to drink enough water every day, especially to encourage detoxification. Carry your own distilled or filtered water (never tap water) and store it in glass, not plastic. Try to drink half your body weight in ounces per day. For example, a 140-pound person would drink 70 ounces of water. Adding lemon to your water is a great way to get the water you need and help alkalize the body, which is especially good during any detox program. |
| Gallstone formation is thought to be due to an imbalance of bile salts and minerals, dehydration, toxins, and excess cholesterol in the bile. In addition, a high-fat, low-fiber diet and pregnancy have been associated with gallstone production. When the delicate ratio that keeps bile in liquid form is imbalanced, crystals ("stones") form from some of those bile components. They can be a real medical problem, blocking the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder, and sometimes obstructing the pancreas and intestines as well. These situations often constitute a surgical emergency. |
Michele Simon
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 That caffeine is a diuretic and a known cause of excessive urination and dehydration is a fact conveniently ignored.34
Another popular "dehydration-relief product is Kraft's Capri-Sun Sport drink, an item that is marketed heavily to children. While the drink has more sugar and calories than the company's other Sensible Solutions beverages, it still qualifies for the seal of approval. Why? Because Kraft claims (right on the front of the box) that the drink "hydrates better than water. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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| Those drinks will help clear toxins and prevent dehydration. Please take your vitamin supplements while on the program, since we don't want to starve you if you're already nutritionally depleted from a life of kielbasa with mayonnaise.
You'll find specific foods and nutrients throughout the book and on the website www.realage.com or www.oprah.com. When you add back a little more food on day six, chances are that even in three days you'll have trained yourself and your stomach to need less food than you're accustomed to eating. |
Andreas Moritz
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| The kidneys are extremely delicate, blood-filtering organs that congest easily because of dehydration, poor diet, weak digestion, stress, and an irregular lifestyle. The main causes of congestion in the kidneys are kidney stones. Most kidney grease/crystals/stones, however, are too small to be detected through modern diagnostic technology, including ultrasounds or X-rays. They are often called "silent" stones and do not seem to bother people much. When they grow larger, though, they can cause considerable distress and damage to the kidneys and the rest of the body. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 As little as 2 to 3 percent dehydration during aerobic exercise has been shown to increase cardiovascular strain and impair normal heart functioning, impair cognitive performance including short-term memory and concentration, as well as alter metabolism.18 Though not all research supports the idea that water can actually increase metabolism, one study did show a temporary increase in metabolism by as much as 30 percent for a temporary time (approximately 30-40 minutes) after 16 ounces of water were consumed leading to an additional 24 calories burned. |
Marshall Editions
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 Veratrum album: If cramps in the calves set in during or after a bout of vomiting and diarrhea caused by dehydration, try Veratrum album. This remedy is especially helpful if massaging the affected area brings relief, and walking makes symptoms worse.
HERBALISM
Herbal medicines can be used to ease cramps by improving circulation, restoring nutrients, and relieving muscle tension.
Anti-spasmodic tincture: Cramp bark is astringent and drying, and excellent at relieving cramping muscles due to tension and overuse. Khella, part of the parsley family, is used to treat mild forms of angina. |
Ann N. Martin
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| Once the kitty litter is inside the cat or kitten it expands and can cause dehydration by absorbing the body's moisture. Clumping kitty litter can also form a hard mass in the intestines over a period of time that could be fatal. This dangerous situation can extend to dogs as well if you have a dog who likes to get into the litter box for occasional "snacks."
So what are the alternatives? |
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Prevention: dehydration can usually be prevented. Be aware of environments or illnesses that may cause you to become dehydrated, and increase the amount of fluids you take at this time. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids before taking part in a strenuous sporting activity.
Replace fluids: Take plenty of liquids and salts to replace the fluids and electrolytes that have been lost. This can be attempted at home unless there is persistent vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, confusion, or fainting. |
| This makes a solution very similar to the intravenous fluids administered at a hospital for dehydration. Mix 1 liter of filtered water, 2 tbsp of sugar, % tsp of salt, % tsp of potassium chloride, and Vi tsp of baking soda. The solution should be sipped throughout the day until the urine returns to a normal color and urination occurs four to five times a day.
Intravenous fluids: If symptoms persist, intravenous fluids containing saltwater (saline solution) at 9% and sometimes other electrolytes and glucose will be given. |
| Bryonia: Use this remedy to treat constipation that results from dehydration. There is no urge to move your bowels, and when a stool is eventually passed, it is likely to be large, CC hard, and dry in texture, and therefore difficult to pass. This remedy is helpful for constipation that is associated with a throbbing headache.
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| These include a change in your diet, such as a lack of fiber or too much processed food, an intolerance to certain foods, dehydration, traveling or a change of routine, not getting enough exercise, and emotional stress. The best way to avoid constipation is to eat a balanced diet that is high in fiber, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. Prunes and plum juice can also be beneficial. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| A diet of exclusively cooked foods forces the body to use its own fluids to moisten the ingested food, and therefore has a dehydrating effect. dehydration is an important, though often overlooked, cause of many disorders, including constipation. Those with raw foods in their diet will require less extra water intake than those eating predominantly cooked foods. Any food prepared at temperatures less than 116 degrees may be considered "raw. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 This information changes how I think about the entire process of food dehydration. It means that the safest way to dehydrate is to begin drying at 145?for a maximum of three hours for foods with a high water content. After this the temperature is set in the "normal" range of 1 10-1 15?through the completion of the drying process. By doing this we are limiting the potential of bacterial growth by reducing the time the food spends in the dehydrator. The longer that a food is in the dehydrator, the more potential exists for the enzymes to be destroyed, even at lower temperatures. |
Steven V. Joyal
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 Please note: an elevated creatinine level can also be seen in dehydration and in people who have high levels of muscle mass, among other situations.)
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY
Diabetic neuropathy is the result of nerve damage caused by chronically elevated blood sugar levels, glycation, and free-radical stress/oxidation. Numbness, pain, and muscle weakness are typical characteristics and usually occur in the lower extremities, but diabetic neuropathy can have devastating effects elsewhere in the body as well. |
Mark Sircus
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 Urinary losses then lead to progressive dehydration and volume depletion, which causes diminished urine flow and greater retention of glucose in plasma. The net result of these alterations is hyperglycemia with metabolic acidosis.9
Proteinuria is protein in the urine, caused by damaged kidneys and a declining ability of the kidneys to protect the body from protein loss. This is frequently seen in longstanding diabetes, hypertension, as well as other chronic renal conditions. |
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