7 medical myths (continued)

11. Posted by Lilian Mavis on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

If you feel thirsty but can't seem to quench your thirst no matter how much you drink, eat something SALTY. Problem solved!

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12. Posted by Yiska on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

Drinking too much plain water especially in athletes can cause serious medical problems. I had a relative that was visiting a desert and all she drank water bottle filtered water. She became very ill and had to be taken to the hospital. I on the other hand drank too much water all the time years ago and had a water induced psychosis. We need the slats and minerals in our bodies to keep us healthy, too much water such as plain water fasting can be dangerous. http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/hydrationandfluid/a/Hyponatremia.htm

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13. Posted by Darrel M on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

what a bunch of wizzards.

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14. Posted by Yiska on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

I have not been convinced about the turkey! When I eat a turkey dinner, I do get sleepy, before the desert, and even without the wine. Mmmm I wish I could eat turkey dinner right now! Tryptophan is very helpful in a persons diet, it acts like an natural antidepressant. Studies have also proven that it lowers aggression in males. Pumpkin seeds have really high amounts of trypophan, I used to eat high amounts and it would help me relax. Don't take my word for it, look it up! According to a graph I just looked at, turkey does contain more tryptophan than beef or chicken! Who wrote this article anyway! http://www.dietaryfiberfood.com/tryptophan-sources.php

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15. Posted by Killa Zees on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

It's interesting to see how many of you still cling to the belief that you need to dring those 8 glasses of water a day. I've known for years that it's not true but when you try to tell that to most people they practically shove their fingers in their ears and go "LaLaLaLaLa - I can't hear you!" And I see it's happening in here too! Idjits!

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16. Posted by Cowsaregreat24 on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

The myth about cell phones interferring with equipment is NOT A MYTH..I work in the hospital and often have my cell phone in my pocket, whenever I am around equipment the equipment starts buzzing and you can see interference in the screens. The same thing happens with my lap top, and many others I have work with report the same thing. I stand behind ONLY using cells in certain areas in the hospital..It may not kill people, but it does interfere with equipment.

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17. Posted by S2truck on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

And eating turkey never makes me sleepy. But overeating sure does... and that seems the common theme at family events when turkey nmight be served...

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18. Posted by ANNEJAMES on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

Given that too many people have a short attention span and limited comprehension, myths thrive. Hydration IS important. The "6-8 glasses of water" suggestion is certainly a guesstimate. If anyone causes themselves harm by over-hydrating or under-hydrating rather than listening to their bodies and abiding by the "Golden Mean", then I say "good" . . . it's called "thinning the herd".

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19. Posted by Justine on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

Drinking lots of water is important, but you don't have to drink 8 glasses a day. I think I read somewhere that water is also contained in the food you eat, so you don't have to drink a lot.

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20. Posted by Worried on Sat, Apr 4, 2009

I'm not much of a water person and only drink it when I need to. I heard the same story about how many glasses of water to drink each day. Instead of filled the glasses with wine. I must admit a felt much better.

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