MEDICAL BENEFITS
(HOW R/O PURIFIED WATER HELPS KEEPING
YOUR KIDNEYS AND BLADDER HEALTHY)
People who do not drink enough
water can easily develop bladder and kidney disorders due to the heavy
concentration of urine that is passed.
Bladder
It almost seems like a
paradox. The bladder aids in the passing of fluid from our body. Yet, to
remain healthy, it needs water. The urinary bladder is a hollow organ made
up of elastic muscle fibers, which allow it to expand without damage.
Ordinarily, the bladder has the capacity to hold up to 750ml of fluid. According
to the amount of fluid collected, pressure is exerted on the walls of the
bladder and, as it mounts, this triggers the feeling of needing to pass water,
or urinate. A bladder infection (or urinary tract infections, UTI), caused by
bacteria getting into the urine, creates the same urge, but often the patient is
able to produce only a few drops of water while suffering pain and discomfort.
This discomfort is avoidable. Drinking the recommended 6-8 glasses of water a
day will keep the bladder active and bacteria-free. Also, avoiding coffee,
tea, carbonated beverages and alcohol can help, as they irritate the bladder and
cause a slight amount of bleeding to occur. When bleeding occurs, bacteria may
enter the blood vessels.
If a UTI is left untreated or
undetected, it can turn into a kidney infection, as the bladders is connected to
the two kidneys through ureters. Both can be treated with antibiotics, but as
the infection passes to the kidney, lower back pain may develop as well,
making a need for pain medication. Which leads us to
kidneys....
Kidneys/Kidney
Stones
While they don't sound as
important as the heart and lungs, kidneys are very important to our health. The
kidneys, along with the liver and or urinary tract rid our body of waste
materials. If the kidneys were to stop operating for only two days, it would
cause a retention of metabolic toxins, and then uremia would set in. The
accumulation of waste products, normally excreted in the urine, would cause
metabolic poisoning.
Build-up of bacteria and
proteins can cause crystals to form, which are known as kidney stones. These are
very painful to pass. Some studies show that dehydration increases the
chances of having kidney stones, and drinking plenty of water may very well
prevent the formation of them. People living in the southeastern United
States may have more kidney stones than people living elsewhere, and it is
thought that the cause may be related to temperature and
dehydration
Avoiding situations or
controlling the other diseases that contribute to kidney disorders may sometimes
prevent chronic kidney disease, where patients may have to rely on a kidney
machine for survival. The earlier a person can alter factors that damage the
kidneys, the better. Among the ways to help prevent chronic kidney disease
are:
Maintaining blood
pressure at less than 130/85 mm Hg
Maintain strict blood
glucose control in people with
Maintain healthy
levels of fats (lipids), such as cholesterol and triglycerides
Stop smoking or using
other tobacco products
But perhaps one of the
easiest and most effective ways is to avoid dehydration. Dehydration is not only
a symptom, but also the cause of many aliments, especially kidney infections and
other disorders that can lead to more serious matters. If someone is prone to
kidney and urinary ailments, they will want to avoid dehydration at all costs.
People will want to drink at least 48 ounces of water per day, and will want to
promptly treat any illnesses that cause dehydration, such as diarrhea, vomiting,
or fever. During hot weather and exercise, it is even more important to
replenish fluids that may have been lost through water and even the occasional
sports drink. Also, they will want to avoid caffeinated beverages, such as
coffee and colas. They increase urine output and dehydrate the body faster, as
do alcoholic beverages.
