Guest guest Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 My Orthopedist has recommended the 6-8 8oz glasses of water to keep my disc's hydrated. He told me to stay away from cola's, coffee, tea since they DEHYDRATE your disc. Common sense is needed in all things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Actually, a 2002 study at the University of Connecticut showed that caffeine is no more diuretic than water. Still, it can have other ill effects for those who are sensitive. So as you and many others have mentioned, moderation is the key. Here's an article about the study from the UConn Advance magazine http://advance.uconn.edu/2002/020722/02072207.htm > > My Orthopedist has recommended the 6-8 8oz glasses of water to keep my disc's hydrated. > > He told me to stay away from cola's, coffee, tea since they DEHYDRATE your disc. > > Common sense is needed in all things. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi Jackie - I would not consume alot of artificial sweeteners either. There have been recent studies released in the news about how they trick your body into craving more sweets. For and I, we get migraines if we use any artificial sweetener. We have been drinking fresh made, or frozen from concentrate, lemonade or pink lemonade mixed with unsweetened ice tea. Yummy! Best of both worlds and natural! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 As many of you already know, I drink only Fijiwater. (so this is for newcomers to ) No soda, no tea, no coffee. This water satisfies all my needs. I sip it all through the day, a total of about 1.5 liters, more if we get hot weather. And I drink it at room temperature. Oh sure if I am out to lunch or dinner I will have something else, but I make water-drinking an essential part of my total wellness plan. I used to make coffee and juices with it, but discovered I no longer needed a coffee jolt in the a.m. because rehydration with 500 ml of water woke me up better and more naturally. Read through this, starting with the section on " How much should I drink daily " ? Also electroylytes, silica other components at http://www.fijiwater.com/waterquality.pdf see references at http://www.fijiwater.com/References.aspx read through Facts too. I have been drinking this water for years and it has very beneficial for me. I buy it at Smart and Final for about $20 a case, much lower than off the company website. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi Beata,  In many areas, the tap water does contain minerals. Where I live, it's called " hard water " , because of the minerals such as calcium and magnesium in the water. Many people don't like it because it leaves mineral deposits around faucets, so they use salt or potassium to remove it with a " water softener system " . I like it and don't mind the extra minerals in my drinking water.  Others don't like the taste. Running it through a Brita pitcher or faucet filter can help purify it. For many this is a cost efficient approach.  Tap water does vary by region. In the U.S., you can check with your local water agency for details on your water quality and its mineral content.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 And for those of us whose waistlines can't afford the extra sugar...try half a fresh lime squeezed into a tall glass of ice water. It's very refreshing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I love our well water.no junk dumped in it...like in the city.Like Chlorine.and think of the meds from people flushing them. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Another idea, use 100% fruit juice, or concentrated juice and mix plain seltzer with it. I use the concentrated black cherry juice from the health food store - the only ingredient is cherries! It also comes in cranberry, but that is too tart for me. Also, Polar makes a vanilla flavored seltzer containing " carbonated water and natural vanilla flavors " . It took me a while to adjust to the taste, as I am a sugar fiend, but it is really refreshing and not acidic like the citrus seltzers. Bonus: the scent of vanilla is supposed to be an appetite suppressant, so this makes a nice after-dinner drink to help keep down the cravings for dessert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 In all my years in training and in practice including medical school the most practical advice I ever heard came from my grandmother, the genius: " Everything in moderation, do " . Extremes of anything can be harmful (did everyone hear about the woman who chugged water for a chance to win a Wii, no bathroom breaks allowed, who died of water poisoning --hyponatremia?). That is extreme, but you get the point. Too much soda is bad, too much caffeine is bad, too much artificial sweetner is bad -- even strictly cutting things out can be bad. Everyone needs balance. If we consume one thing to the exclusion of all others there are bound to be nutritional gaps left behind. Having absoluletly zero fat inhibits your ability to make new cells and especially effects the formation of myelin -- the source of our problem, so fat is bad, but eradicating it is bad, too. Conversely, and happily, doing what you like in moderation (with a few notable exceptions, like drugs, etc)isn't likely to cause too much harm as long as it's truly in moderation. While I'm on the subject: I love it when people tell me I should take something because it is natural. Cocaine is natural. Tobacco is natural. I could go on. Good thing we have brains. When people tell you, you must! the answer is: Why? Oh, and how to tolerate the blah taste of water: A squeeze of lemon or lime is really nice. Holli now in Tarzana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi, just read that Venezuela banned Coca Cola Zero. They think it is bad for people, contains harmful ingredients. (Did not say which.) Ok, Venezuela might be wrong there, but still... I only tried Coke 0 once, got it free as a commercial thing, but it tasted like motor oil, mixed with water. No idea how people can actually buy it and drink it. Beata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Holli, Absolutely right on good points! I think we have the same grandmothers! Also loved your comments on cocaine and tobacco as " natural " products. No kidding! Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I also have enjoyed a spa for the past eight years. It was worth it to me to add a small room onto the back of my house and have a small hot tub put in the room.  It is wonderful therapy if I'm trying to loosen up in the morning or relax before bed in the evening. Saves on my water bill too because I'm too crippled up to get in and out of a bathtub and sitting under the hot shower for any length of time uses a lot of water. Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hi All, Before everyone runs out and buys or installs a hot tub...... Let me say that this " like everything else " with this disease is highly variable with each individual. I have owned a hot tub for over 15 years. WAY before I ever experienced a single PA symptom. I thoroughly enjoy the soothing effect and it does seem to help dispel these cold Northeast winters. However, It really had NO effect on diminishing my PA pain. The ONLY possible benefit it might have had to my PA, was that when I was at my worst, I know I tensed and clenched and was thoroughly rigid most of the time in anticipation of every movement causing pain. The hot tub DID help to relax those tense muscles. So, while a hot tub Might be a saving grace to some, it may not work for everyone. I strongly suggest trying out public tubs or using a friends tub before making a commitment on something that can run a few thousand dollars or more. Stay Well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 : I agree. I do a lot of water aerobics at our local health club and after my workout, my treat to myself is five or ten minutes in hot tub. (This one is hot enough I can't take more than ten minutes.) It feels wonderful while you're in it, particularly the sense of relaxation that you mention. But afterwards, any pain I might have is still there. Joanna Hoelscher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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