I have heard doctors discuss soda pop as being as big a threat to good health as cigarettes. The big part of the problem begins when we let children drink it instead of water. It has been cited as causing decalcification of bones and contributing to osteoperosis. Some sodas contain more cafiene than 30 cups of coffee. One nutrition book I read years ago described soda pop as an anti-nutrient. If your skin breaks down easily, you may want to take more B vitamins and vitamin D. You can get enough of these in a one a day vitamin. I've never met a doctor that didn't take vitamin supplements even though many food supplements have been proven to do nothing. I take mega doses of vitamin C and a stress vitamin. Since taking it my skin seems to heal faster and i don't stay in bed even if I have a sore. What good is having great skin if I loose what little mind I have. john -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Caffeine and protein
Hello everyone, I have been suffering from skin breakdown for years and have consulted doctors and nurses about both causes and what I can do to prevent sores or red areas. I value all your input because I never heard before this chat room that soft drinks and caffeine have a detrimental effect upon one's skin. Have any of you read of any studies that definitely point to caffeine or soft drinks as a cause of tissue breakdown? Is it all subjective? If it is true that soft drinks and caffeine are indeed harmful to skin tissue, I will be furious at my doctor for either withholding this information or being a completely unaware of a solution that has caused me untold number of months in my bed waiting for my skin to heal. I appreciate any answers or help you could provide me, thanks in Dillon Dan T <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I also have low-sodium in addition to the other minerals in the bloodstream. They have been diluted by the large quantity of water and I have drank. Several years ago after I was hospitalized several times for a UTI are really increased my water intake and it helped but it dilutes the blood. You have to try to find a balance. The amount awarded that I was drinking was extremely large. Dan T. "B. Kimberlin (Quadius)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dillon, It is definitely possible to drink too much water. I have done it, however, it takes quite a bit of water to become extremely dangerous. I did have been hospitalized because of this, but it was a matter of heat stroke or over hydration for me. It's a long story, but definitely monitor how much water you are taking in. I drink about 4 to 5 L a day and am always having trouble with low potassium and sodium. There are times when sodas definitely give me problems with my urine, but I have not seen any differences in my skin. I also try to take in carbonated water at times and I find this to be an adequate substitute for sodas, while giving me more water. Although, I tried to make sure it is low in sugar and other nasty things. The carbonation gives me the illusion that I am full and I tend to eat less, therefore, my weight is a little easier to manage, but not completely easy. Quadius Dillon Ewa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello again, hello, I wanted to ask all of you a question that might help solve my most immediate concern and prime factor keeping me from being more participative, both socially and vocationally. I drink two or three glasses of Pepsi a day and wanted to know if caffeine is so bad for one's skin that it should be eliminated from my diet altogether or just reduced? I believe I drink plenty of water, mostly in the morning and evening hours. Can one drink too much water, maybe? Also, how much protein is appropriate to eat in one day. I take protein drinks and try to keep meat or food with protein regularly in my diet. I just cannot find a solution to my skin problems. Dillon No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
