Question 1

can drinking too much milk be harmful?

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Probably yes: There is no consensus on this & research studies show conflicting results but i say more water & less milk!
i believe cow's milk is the perfect food for baby cows but not for adult humans! if you do drink milk i strongly advise choosing rbgh-free & ideally organic milk from grass-fed cows.. For the pros & cons of this issue see http://milk.Procon.Org/view.Answers.Php?Questionid=1317.

Question 2

is drinking too much water bad for you?

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It can be: There is a great deal of controversy on how much water people generally need, but it depends on the climate  and how much physical activity you engage in.  Generally, people really do not need much free water, because 60% of our food is composed of water&amp;our diet provides enough for most people. If kidneys are normal, excessive water is urinated out. However, water intoxication is serious for some

Question 3

is drinking too much coffee bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Coffee: Too much of ANYTHING is not goo for you !

Question 4

does drinking too much milk make you sick?

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Yes: Excessive ingestion of milk can cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) and metabolic disturbances.

Question 5

will drinking too much tea has bad effects?

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Possibly: Green tea is generally very safe & has positive effects on health. If you drink five or more cups of caffeinated green tea it can cause an increase in blood pressure for some people, as well as gastrointestinal upset  (nausea or vomiting), irritability or insomnia.  It can interact with some medications. It could aggravate anxiety disorders, diabetes & some bleeding disorders.  Some teas &gt;&gt;&gt;.

Question 6

what're the risks of drinking too much coffee?

Accepted Answer

Coffee: Caffeinism is result, with jitters & agitation & disorientation with cardiovascular toxicity, similar to stimulant toxicity.

Question 7

can drinking too much soda affect iron levels?

Accepted Answer

I have seen reports: that it can, although I am not sure of the mechanism, but it has to be a LOT of soda.  The major problem with lots of soda is the calories, and it is a major contributor to the epidemic of overweight, obese and diabetic individuals in the US and western world. It appears to reduce iron absorption in some people. You are far better off with water which is cheaper, healthier and doesn't affect iron.

Question 8

can drinking too much water dilute my medicine?

Accepted Answer

You CAN drink ...: too much water, but it is difficult to do. Normally functioning kidneys will simply remove excess water from the blood.  Extremes are cited, like drinking more than two gallons in less than an hour, but, in general, very generous water drinkers don't need to worry about diluting their medicine.  Drinking up to 5+ liters/170 oz. of water a day shouldn't be a problem; most of us struggle to get 2 in

Question 9

can you really die from drinking too much water?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking excessive amount of water over a short time can cause serious problem. It can lead to water intoxication, low sodium level, mental status changes, convulsions and even death. The elderly are more prone to this risk. Several medications also make one more prone to water intoxication.

Question 10

is there such a thing as drinking too much water?

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Yes: It is possible to overhydrate yourself with too much water. I saw this in a patient who had severe anxiety and was compulsively and constantly drinking water. It causes the concentration of sodium in the blood to drop, a condition called hyponatremia, which can affect brain function. Athletes are more susceptible. This is the basic answer. You can google "hyponatremia" for more info.

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