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Drink more water . . . I know, I know. Don\u2019t we all know this? We do, but I think sometimes we lose sight of the why<\/i>. After reading this little article and maybe doing some homework on your own, you\u2019ll be drinking water from now on, for bladder health.<\/p>\n
In Missy Lavender\u2019s<\/a> [2]<\/sup> book, You Go Girl, But Only When You Want To<\/a> [3]<\/sup>,<\/i> we are asked why fluid management is important to bladder health. While most everyone knows that fluids are critical to all functions of the body, and the bladder is responsible for eliminating a great deal of those fluids, when hampered by bladder leakage one could think about hydration only as it pertains to how often one needs to pee.<\/p>\n In other words, you may think if you limit your fluid intake, you\u2019ll need to use the bathroom less frequently<\/em>. On a strictly input\/output basis that would be true; however, your body will instead conserve<\/i> fluids by decreasing what the kidney and bladder would normally eliminate. As a result, the amount of urine you expel is decreased, and<\/i> it becomes more concentrated.<\/p>\n From You Go Girl: \u201c<\/i>Just as concentrated lemonade makes your mouth pucker, concentrated urine can make your bladder \u2018pucker\u2019 or contract.\u201d Contraction creates that \u201cgotta go\u201d feeling, and then when you go, there\u2019s not much there. And, like undissolved lemonade, your bladder is left with gritty crystals of waste. Conversely, staying hydrated with small amounts of water throughout the day, equaling about 6 \u2013 8 glasses, is the perfect way to keep the concentration of wastes diluted, and your bladder relaxed and happy.<\/p>\n \u201cResearchers estimate that 75% of Americans and half of the world\u2019s population are chronically dehydrated . . . I am always astounded by the number of patients I see who drink only 1 or 2 cups of water a day, typically in the form of coffee. If you fall into this category, you\u2019ll likely see tremendous health improvements simply by increasing your water consumption . . . Consider this: by increasing your water consumption to 5 cups per day (still inadequate) you\u2019ll lower your risk of developing colon cancer by 45%, breast cancer by 79%, and bladder cancer by 50% . . . Some people have a really hard time accepting that something as simple as drinking more water is sufficient to make a difference to their health.\u201d<\/p>\n A pioneer in understanding and communicating the relevance of the body\u2019s acid-alkaline balance and the water we drink, Cook explains:<\/p>\n \u201cA healthy human body maintains a proper acid-alkaline balance primarily by doing two things \u2013 [1] expelling excess acid through the detox organs [kidneys, bladder, skin], and [2] neutralizing acid with alkaline substances, such as calcium or magnesium stored in the body and derived from dietary sources.<\/p>\n \u201cTypically your body tries to eliminate excess acid before it resorts to neutralizing the acid that\u2019s left over. The kidneys are the front line soldiers in the body\u2019s war on acid, expelling acid as quickly as possible in the form of urine.\u201d<\/p>\n A note on acid: It\u2019s not the acid you feel after eating big meals. It\u2019s the chemical reaction to a particular food or drink or how it affects pH levels in the body. For instance, lemons are an acidic fruit, but they alkalize in the body \u2013 a good thing.<\/i><\/p>\n Here\u2019s why you should know this: More than 30 degenerative and life-altering conditions and disease can be linked to a too acidic internal environment, including candidiasis, kidney disease, and osteoporosis. <\/b>Cook\u2019s book, The Ultimate pH Solution<\/a> [5]<\/sup>, <\/i>includes complete lists and lots of science and good sense to help communicate the acid-alkaline message.<\/p>\n http:\/\/womenshealthfoundation.org\/blog\/?p=4500<\/a><\/p>\n Contact me at vanea@sportsfocusphysio.com.au<\/a>\u00a0 or call 9958 8986\u00a0and make an appointment to discuss your bladder health !!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This re-\u00a0blog\u00a0 Bladder Health, Water, and the Acid-Alkaline Balance in\u00a0\u00a0Be Fit & Well, Bladder, Healthy Bladder Tips, Myth Busting, Nutrition is a great reminder…AND packed full of important information on bladder health. 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