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Author Re: dry skin problems
Andy

2005-04-19, 10:50 am

In article <0001HW.BE8998F30004A518F04885B0@www.x-privat.org>,
herbwormwood <herbwormwood@lycos.co.uk> wrote
>Yes, I have heard about drinking too much water. Don't panic here but if you
>have kidney trouble it can be a strain on them. Drink lots, but in
>moderation. Sorry, sounds wierd, I mean drink a lot but don't overdo it! Also
>think about other fluids you drink as your kidneys have to process them too.
>Caffiene drinks can end up dehydrating you. Think about sweat, do you sweat
>at all as water comes out in your sweat. It comes out in your breath, and
>more so in central heated houses. I think a gallon of water is rather a lot
>to be honest.


It'll be a U S gallon, which is 16 fluid ounces, compared with the Great
British Gallon which is 20 fl oz.
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