Drinking water revitalises dried mucous layers, thereby controlling coughing fits. (Photo Credit : Puhhhha / Shutterstock) Basically, when you cough as a result of feeling that something is stuck in your windpipe, that ‘something’ is actually an irritant present somewhere in the pharynx, far ...
It's true that drinking fluids when dehydrated isnecessary to reduce fever. But not everyone with a fever is dehydrated. For those who aren't thirsty, forcing fluidsbeyond thirst, which is often unpleasant, may not be advisable. A studythat evaluated the adviceto "drink plenty of fluids" de...
Gatorade Makes You Sick: Should You Keep Drinking It? If you know that drinking Gatorade gives you diarrhea, you may be wondering if you should continue to drink it. While there are some possible benefits to drinking Gatorade, such as electrolyte replacement and hydration, the risks may outweig...
The problem isn’t just a lack of toilets—it’s a lack of toilets that people want to use. The result: millions of deaths and disease-stunted lives.
I hope you’ve noticed that your body fluids, like sweat and tears, are salty. And they should be. This is because salt is an electrolyte, it conducts the electric signals from your brain through your nervous system. And this is really really good. When drinking regularly to excess, ...
Your vestibular nerve connects your inner ear to the brain. A viral infection can swell the nerve suddenly. It might make you woozy, unsteady, and sick to your stomach. The episode may last a few hours or days. But you may need a month or more to recover fully. When it affects hearin...
(ORS) to infants and young children. Water alone doesn't have enough sodium,potassium, and other nutrients to safely rehydrate very young children. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the amount of fluids your child needs, how to make sure they get them, when to give them, and how ...
(or fluids) or contaminated surfaces with other dogs and an array of contaminated surfaces with heavy dog traffic, such as puppy daycares, training classes, dog shows, dog parks and more. If an infected puppy coughs after drinking water, and that puppy is next to yours, then your pup ...
Studieshaveshown, in general, normal eating does not worsen the course of gastroenteritis. So it's not necessary to restrict your child's diet. Fasting when recovering from gastroenteritis is not recommended but it's important to consider the child and ease into the reintroduction of foods. ...
Saponins are mainly found in legume plants. The name “saponin” comes from this antinutrient’s ability to foam up like soap when exposed to liquids (like gastric fluids). Like lectins, some saponins can bind to the gut and increase intestinal permeability. They also bind to zinc, and impa...