Question 1

is drinking water on an empty stomach good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Good for dieting: When you drink water before you eat if fills you stomach and make eat less.

Question 2

can drinking water on empty stomach i.e after bed in the morning do any good for health?

Accepted Answer

Can't hurt: It helps get the bowels moving for some people.  Otherwise, adequate fluids keep you well hydrated, but time of day doesn't matter. First blush teeth before drinking.

Question 3

is drinking water a good way to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

If fewer calories: Drinking water can help with weight loss if it is substituting for other drinks that contain calories. Drinking water (or plain green tea) before a meal can also fill up the stomach somewhat, and make a person satisfied with a smaller meal. If substituting water for non-fat milk, one would need another source for vitamin d and calcium. However, unsually excessive water-drinking is harmful.

Question 4

can you please explain why drinking water is good for loosing weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking water is good especially if you use it to replace high sugar beverages.

Question 5

is drinking water good for an overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Water is good: Drinking water is generally good for your health.  Some experts say that everyone should drink half their weight in ounces of water a day.  Obviously the more you drink water the more problems you are going to have with more frequent urination.  The water itself isn't going to effect your overactive bladder, one way or another.

Question 6

is it good to use purified drinking water to clean face?

Accepted Answer

Sure: That is good but isn't required.

Question 7

please help docs! is only drinking water good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Water: Water is good for the body to keep you hydrated and maintain balance from water losses. Purely drinking water is fine as long as you have a balanced diet eating recommended amounts of carbohydrates, protein, dairy, and fats. Water alone will not provide all nutrients needed.

Question 8

is drinking water immediately after taking meals is good?

Accepted Answer

In moderation: Drinking water after eating is fine - as long as it is not excessive.  If one is overweight, drinking water before meals can help reduce overeating during meals.

Question 9

why is drinking water before/after/in themiddle of any meal good/bad?

Accepted Answer

NEED RULES?: Drinking water before/after/with dinner sort of like peas or carrots or potatoes with dinner.
If it's part of dinner and you're eating in moderation, why not. No particular reason to do or not to do. Neither good nor bad. Just part of dinner. Or not.

Question 10

can you tell me is it good drinking water with fluoride?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: Fluoride levels in us drinking water are at a very safe level. There are no studies showing a correlation of any problem or disease associated with the usage of safe levels of Fluoride in people regardless of age. Remember even water can be deadly toxin and can, drunk in enough quantity, kill anyone.

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