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Elderly Need To Drink More Water
by: Marilyn Pokorney
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Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of
hospitalization among people over the age of 65.

An article in Nurse Practitioner concluded that "Dehydration
is the most common fluid and electrolyte disturbance among
the elderly population today."

Water is important to all bodily processes say medical
experts. Water carries nutrients, hormones, and disease
fighting cells and antibodies to and from body organs
through the bloodstream. Water carries carbon dioxide and
waste products to the lungs, intestinal tract and kidneys to
be excreted.

Hypertension, circulation disorders, kidney stones,
arthritis, indigestion and constipation are all common
disorders found in elderly people that can be directly, or
indirectly, caused in inadequate water intake. Over the age
of 65 thirst diminishes and a person is not likely to drink
without consciously thinking about it.

A lack of water aids kidney stone development since there
isn't adequate water for kidneys to flush out stone forming
minerals.

A lack of water causes sodium levels in the body to rise.
When not enough water is ingested, the body holds water.
This causes fluid buildup and sodium retention. Salt draws
water out of the tissues, increasing dehydration. This can
result in confusion, excitability, and a host of other
problems to which older people are prone to, especially
increased blood pressure.

Water is important for digestion and absorption of food.
Digestive symptoms such as nausea can be indicative of the
need for more water. Constipation, a frequent complaint of
elderly Americans is commonly caused by inadequate water
intake, says a California nutrition expert.

Joint and muscle stiffness occur as a result of not enough
water for lubrication.

Without adequate water, there is stress on the
cardiovascular system. Blood becomes thicker so the heart
works harder and circulation is slowed. Many elderly people
already have a sluggish circulation.

When circulation is sluggish the brain doesn't receive
enough oxygen resulting in headaches, dizziness, fatigue,
and a loss of mental alertness. A reduction of only 4 to 5
percent in body water will result in a 20 to 30 percent work
performance.

Postmenopausal women taking estrogen supplements need to be
aware that estrogen acts as a salt retainer. Water is
needed to remove the excess salt from the body.

Some common signs of an inadequate water intake are
constipation, dark yellow urine, and dry, sticky mouth
caused by decreased salivary gland function says a Harvard
physiologist. Everyone needs a minimum of eight 8-ounce
glasses of water spaced evenly throughout the day.

For more information on the importance of water in the body:

http://www.apluswriting.net/health/elderlywater.htm
About the author:

Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net


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 Don’t Eat the Flu!
 by: Teddy Sun

Every year, there are always families that are embarrassed since all their family members come down with a serious flu bug that seems to be on “unlimited repeat” throughout the whole flu season. They really don’t know what’s wrong with them, but they complain about it all the time.

This is very true of many people, and it’s sad that they do not have the basic knowledge to prevent the flu. We often read reports that say, “Wash your hands before eating.” However, how many really obey this fundamental rule? It’s so simple and basic, yet people forget this healthy policy for themselves and their family. Once one family member gets the flu, there is a very high possibility of spreading it to the whole family. If you don’t want to complain about the flu, you should first ask yourself, “Have I become too lazy?”.

In a public place, parents often put food into their child’s mouth to make sure the child is eating well. It’s love from the parents, but it’s also the source of flu. If that parent has not cleaned his or her hands with hot water and soap before eating, bacteria stays on the hands, and that person—or their child—eats all that bacteria. Ingesting such germs is the best way to catch the flu, just as surely as if you had opened the door for the virus and said “welcome” to the flu bug. People often enjoy delicious food in a buffet restaurant. Many lick their fingers after eating on their way to making a second trip to the buffet line. If that person has the flu, then touches those public ladles, the next person in line uses that ladle and then licks their fingers—“delicious!” But what happens? They get the flu! Isn’t that right?

No one wants to be in bed with the flu or make their family unhappy. Ask yourself: “Who decides whether I get the flu or not?” The answer is simple: You do!We must remember that we always have to protect ourselves as much as possible by any method. Moreover, we are not even for ourselves but also the whole members of our family if we keep that simple goal in mind. We have to prepare everything enough to face the flu seriously. At least, we have to ask ourselves "what's flu exactly?" to make sure that we know it well! Moreover, Is there the other option of protecting ourselves? Think about it.

Don’t eat the flu from now on!

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