Why people become obese

The body is made up of a 75% solution of water and salt that must be maintained in a critical balance to promote good health. One of the many functions of water and salt is to deliver nutrients to the cells. When people don't drink enough water, this balance is disrupted - the result is cell malfunction, tissue damage and eventually, disease.

The symptoms of dehydration include runny nose, heartburn, constipation, headache and many more. Unfortunately, these are passed off as everyday nuisances. We don't drink water because it is bland and not as exciting as the alternatives. People think they're getting their daily water needs from drinking soft drinks, coffee, tea and other drinks - actually, these act as a diuretic and take the water OUT of the body. Add to this the normal loss between respiration and kidney function and we're talking about a lot of water that isn't being replaced.

When the body senses that it isn't receiving water through normal means, it will switch to a hunger response and take the water it needs from the food we eat. People don't recognize when they should drink water, but they have no trouble recognizing when they're hungry.

It is well known that a person should drink approximately 1/2 their body weight in ounces of water each day. They should also consume 1/8 teaspoon of unprocessed sea salt to maintain the water and salt balance.

NOTE: IF THEY HAVE A KIDNEY DISORDER OR WATER RETENTION IN THE EXTREMITIES (EDEMA) THEY SHOULD REFRAIN FROM SALT UNTIL THESE PROBLEMS ARE CORRECTED.

ALSO, DO NOT EXCEED 32 OZ OF WATER AT ONE TIME AND DO NOT EXCEED 160 OZ OF WATER IN ANY 24 HR PERIOD.

~~It is well known that a person should drink approximately 1/2 their body weight in ounces of water each day. They should also consume 1/8 teaspoon of unprocessed sea salt to maintain the water and salt balance.~~

To be honest it is not well known that someone needs to drink this much water daily.  It varies with people.  Those that live in the hot desert likely need more water than those who live in a humid climate like Oregon.

Actually, it IS well known that a person should drink approximately1/2 their body weight in ounces of water. It is almost as well known as the standard out-dated "drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day". This thinking works only on a person weighing approximately 128 pounds.

You may be correct that a person living in the desert may need more water than a person living in Oregon. But you must have missed the operative word "approximately". Also, a person who works harder or an athelete would probably require a little more water, too.

Remember, also, that I said that a person should consume a certain amount of unprocessed sea salt along with the water. This is to regulate the water as well as provide the cells with the nutrients they need to function properly.

In addition, a person who has not been drinking enough water for a long time should drink about 1/2 of the above rule until their body can absorb the water fully. Drinking more than the body can absorb will wash out vitamins and minerals and only make any problems they might have even worse.

The best thing to do before starting this or any other kind of regime is to review the studies made by Dr Fereydoon Batmanghelidj, MD. I don't know if posting links is allowed in here, so I'll just tell you to do a search on his name and you can learn a lot more on the subject.

This is your belief and opinion, it is not a well known fact nor opinion.

People should follow what their doctor suggests, not the internet.

My belief?

If your car ran out of gas, would you fill it with sand?

Then why, when your body is begging for water, do you want to fill it with medications?

Doctors might mean well, but why do they not like to recommend water beyond the standard axiom of eight 8 oz glasses per day? Why do they use the word "fluids" instead of "water"? (As in "drink plenty of fluids".)

Soft drinks and other alternatives aren't good for you. They act as diuretics and pull water out of you.
Juices are good, but only in limited amounts. Juice in excess will act as a diuretic, also.
Cow's milk is formulated to feed the calf for a temporary time until it begins to feed on its own - milk is not good for kids, contrary to doctors tell you.

So, these "fluids" that your doctor is telling you to drink will do nothing but dehydrate you and cause problems - which means repeat business for him. He won't prescribe water because there's no profit in it.

You don't have to believe me on any of it. Just take the time to prove me wrong, and not say that it's "my opinion". My facts are based on physiological research and common sense.

You are kinda far out there, eh?  Nobody is disputing the human body needs water, I do dispute quantity and like it or not, you merely have an opinion and not fact.

What in the world makes you think that I take drugs instead of water?

Yes, we will all agree that your internet source knows far more about the human body than the doctors we pick.

Sheesh....

Sheesh -

Are you saying that you take no medications for pain?
...Nothing for a headache?
...Nothing for heartburn?

What if you had hypertension?
...Diabetes?

Would you not take medications for any of these?

If not, then you don't believe in doctors as much as you say that you do, because this is their main protocol.

Oh my goodness, what drugs are you taking?

I responded to the following:

~~Then why, when your body is begging for water, do you want to fill it with medications?~~

When I am thirsty I drink and amazingly, I'll bet my doc would agree with my confusing logic.

Dude, go smoke another one, okay?

"Then why, when your body is begging for water, do you want to fill it with medications?"

- This was a general statement, not aimed at you directly. Maybe it should have read, "....why would people want to fill it with water?"

The question remains, however. People drink soft drinks and other alternatives because water doesn't have such a pleasing taste. These drinks pull water out of you. People lose water through respiration and kidney function. All tha****er is being lost, but how much of it is being replaced?

"When I am thirsty I drink and amazingly, I'll bet my doc would agree with my confusing logic."

I noticed you avoided telling WHAT you drink. Water? I think not. Otherwise we wouldn't be having this discussion.

So, tell me - what is your health concern that brings you in here?

You responded to my comment abou****er with doctors and drugs.  Can you try to keep up instead of  backtracking?  Is it possible?

I drink water, 64oz a day.  I have no health issues.  I've been at goal for over 2 years.  No health concerns at all, dimwit.  You make the most bizarre statements and I haven't a clue where you pull them from.

Why don't you go through my posts and see why I post here.  Not for health issues but to offer support to those who need it.  What the hell are you doing here?  Certainly not helping anyone.

Are you a troll on every board you post?  Do you know what the block feature is all about?  You are soon to find out.

Again, go smoke another one.  One isn't enough... seriously.