Dehydration
Submitted by agilroy1 on September 5, 2010
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Dehydration
In many cultures water is viewed as tranquil and peaceful. In other cultures it is believed that there is a god of water who controls the ebb and flow of the sea. One thing all cultures cannot deny is the need for water in the body. The human body cannot function properly without frequent hydration. Water is needed for a multitude of functions in the body, including cleansing, and the absorption and processing of vitamins and nutrients that are critical to functioning.
In this paper, I will discuss why water is so essential to the body, what water does in the body, what happens during dehydration, how water affects electrolytes in the body, how alcohol and caffeine affect...
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