Question 1

is green coconut water bad for teeth? is it acidic?

Accepted Answer

: Unsweetened coconut water has 9.5 grams of sugar and sweetened coconut water has 18 gram of sugar. Two or three cups of    
  unsweetened coconut is good but no more.  Sweetened coconut water is bad for teeth ,too much sugar. and both can cause an increase in potassium levels but are low in calories and sodium.

Question 2

hi, i have acid reflux problem. im taking nexium (esomeprazole) 1 tablet every  day. aloe vera  juice  and coconut  water  is good for that ?

Accepted Answer

DGL: DGL is licorice w/an enzyme removed which could raise BP if taken over a long period of time.  DGL is used as a natural replacement for acid blockers.  It coats the stomach and esophagus.  Peace and good health.  If you are on an acid blocker and switch (ask doc first) you may have a rebound effect for a while.

Question 3

im in xareltro, my doctor didnt explain it very well, i know i cant have grapefruit, but can i have like coconut water and protein and protein shakes, im trying to stay fit and healthy but dont want to mess up my medicine either. vitimans?

Accepted Answer

: Unless you have a specific deficiency, routine vitamin usage is not necessary. Xareltro does not get in the way of maintaining adequate nutrition whatsoever. Eat a varied, good nutritional diet and you will meet your needs adequately. Good luck.

Question 4

can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

: Adding table salt to fresh coconut water will not be harmful, but just adding an occasional balanced electrolyte drink like Gatorade or Pediolyte will restore any unbalance in sodium/potassium without altering the taste of the coconut water.

Question 5

how do water pills (diuretics) work to lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Removal of fluid: Simple answer is that by removing excess fluid, the blood pressure is lowered.  Some diuretics also have effects on the blood vessel walls causing them to dilate.  Imagine a baloon with a gallon of water in it.  Then remove 1/2 the water.  The pressure inside the baloon is less.  That is an oversimplification, but not completely.

Question 6

if caffeine is a diuretic, why does coffee make you gain water weight?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't : Coffee does not cause edema.  If this is happening see your physician.

Question 7

is water a natural diuretic? i'm on a new med that makes me retain water and i want something to drink natural.

Accepted Answer

Water retention: If you are on a medicine that causes you to retain water, speak to the physician (p) who ordered about ways to deal with water retention caused by it. Sometimes you can, others you cannot. Ask your p for advice on the drug's water retention in your case. Good luck.

Question 8

diuretics (water pills) make you sweat?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Diuretics generally don't make one sweat, if they cause diuresis, the drop in fluid volume generally works against sweating but environment and physiologic factors can vary this.

Question 9

are water and glucose considered diuretics?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have diabetes, a high blood sugar will spill over into your urine and cause osmotic diuresis (i.e., it will act like a diuretic), but this is a disease process and doesn't occur in non - diabetic people. Water is never a diuretic but the more you drink, the more you'll urinate (the water has to go somewhere!).

Question 10

what is the effect of double water loading in diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Double water loading: Double water loading means doubling water intake in a certain time frame. Normal response to this maneuver is suppression of vasopressin secretion and thus the kidney is released from vasopressin water retention effect. A diuretic aims to increase sodium excretion. Double water loading in an other wise normal individual should enhance water excretion. If dehydrated, water retention could occur

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Is green coconut water bad for teeth? is it acidic?

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Hi, i have acid reflux problem. im taking nexium (esomeprazole) 1 tablet every day. aloe vera juice and coconut water is good for that ?

A member asked:

Im in xareltro, my doctor didnt explain it very well, i know i cant have grapefruit, but can i have like coconut water and protein and protein shakes, im trying to stay fit and healthy but dont want to mess up my medicine either. vitimans?

A member asked:

Can some table salt(sodium chloride) be mixed wid fresh unsweetened coconut water safely to make electrolyte drink?can this fix the low sodium/high potassium makeup of coconut water?and make it better balanced in getting sodium&potassium chloride?

A member asked:

How do water pills (diuretics) work to lower blood pressure?

A member asked:

If caffeine is a diuretic, why does coffee make you gain water weight?

A member asked:

Is water a natural diuretic? i'm on a new med that makes me retain water and i want something to drink natural.

A member asked:

Diuretics (water pills) make you sweat?

A member asked:

Are water and glucose considered diuretics?

A member asked:

What is the effect of double water loading in diuretics?

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