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Dehydration and Depression
I battle the "depression demons" and one thing I've learned working with Dr. Bob, (he is a chiropractic sports physican and a nutritionist and an athletic trainer).
When you get dehydrated it throws your electrolytes out of balance and that causes depression. The more depressed I get, the less I drink so it can sometimes get out of control.
The problem is I just don't get thirsty anymore. So he takes my blood pressure several times a week (and I have a machine at home) and if my blood pressure is low and I have a rapid pulse it means I'm dehydrated and really need to push in some fluids. Keeping myself super hydrated keeps the dark clouds away.
I just thought I'd pass this along.
When you get dehydrated it throws your electrolytes out of balance and that causes depression. The more depressed I get, the less I drink so it can sometimes get out of control.
The problem is I just don't get thirsty anymore. So he takes my blood pressure several times a week (and I have a machine at home) and if my blood pressure is low and I have a rapid pulse it means I'm dehydrated and really need to push in some fluids. Keeping myself super hydrated keeps the dark clouds away.
I just thought I'd pass this along.
"Death borders upon our birth, and our cradle stands in the grave. Our birth is nothing but our death begun."
Oh my Goodness....I never knew this! I DO NOT drink enough ... this could be some of my problem...i am really trying to push liquids in ...i just can't do plain water...simply don't like it....and it "seems" hard to swallow....but thanks !
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Hey there,
I can't keep plain water down...my pouch just doesn't like it but I use the non-carbonated fruit flavored waters and have no problems. Give it a try it may work for you too. I am able to get in 5.5 16.9 oz bottles daily using these...Laurie
I can't keep plain water down...my pouch just doesn't like it but I use the non-carbonated fruit flavored waters and have no problems. Give it a try it may work for you too. I am able to get in 5.5 16.9 oz bottles daily using these...Laurie
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I am impressed!! I might get in two bottles if i use the lemon berry by hawiian punch...I love it...yesterday I drank more than I have in months...food cravings were down...but I also know I got in all my protein needs...it felt great too....and no leg cramps !
thanks a bunch...
kim
thanks a bunch...
kim
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You may choose to add some more salt to your food. Even shakes.
Salt allows our bodies to retain water. Good sea salts - I use Himalayan salts.
Salt allows our bodies to retain water. Good sea salts - I use Himalayan salts.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
My psych told me with the meds, Im on WATER IS ESSENTIAL. For the same reasons...
Since then, and be here in this room... my new regimen is working miracles. I use alot of water-based protein shakes, or drink that RTD Isopure. Its protein, and good amount of water.
For the exception of yesterday, Im as calm as a lamb.
Since then, and be here in this room... my new regimen is working miracles. I use alot of water-based protein shakes, or drink that RTD Isopure. Its protein, and good amount of water.
For the exception of yesterday, Im as calm as a lamb.
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