Your Body’s Many Cries for Water
Dr. Batmanghelidj, MD
was a political prisoner in
Iran .
In trying to help a fellow
prisoner suffering with an
ulcer, he learned that
increasing water intake
alone could cure ulcers.
He went on to research
more about how water
can “cure” disease
Water and Thirst
Thirst is not an adequate indicator of
dehydration
People confuse thirst with hunger
People try to satisfy thirst with
beverages that deplete the body of water
Caffeinated beverages
Alcohol
Artificial sweetened drinks
In dehydration
66% of water loss is from inside
cells ! 26% is from extracellular fluids
(lymph)
Only 8% from blood
Thirst is regulated by blood levels
of water
“Diseases” Associated with Dehydration
Fatigue
Pain
Rheumatoid joint pain
Back pain
Migraine headaches
Fibromyalgia
Digestive Problems
Heartburn
Hiatal hernia
Dyspepsia
Colitis pain
Constipation
Sugar Cravings
Obesity
Respiratory Problems
Allergies
Asthma
Nervous/Emotional
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating
High blood pressure
Obesity
Diabetes
Cancer
Autoimmune diseases
Water Therapy
Basic Instructions
Drink at least ½ ounce of water per pound of body weight per
day (more may be required)
Eliminate diuretic beverages
Use natural salt with water and
food (about ½ teaspoon per day
Other Suggestions
Drink 2 eight ounce glasses of
water ½ hour before meals
Drink 1 glass 2-½ hours after meals
Drink 1-2 glasses of water upon
arising
Drink whenever your are thirsty