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BEFORE YOU START PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
The information and recommendations on water intake presented on this
site are based on training,
personal experience, very extensive research, and publications of F.
Batmanghelidj, M.D. on the
topic of water metabolism of the body.
This site does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use or the
discontinuance of any
medication as a form of treatment without the advice of an attending
physician, either directly or indirectly.
The intent of Dr. B, based on the most recent knowledge of microanatomy
and molecular physiology,
is to offer information on the importance of water to well being and to
inform the public and medical
professionals of the damaging effects of chronic, unintentional
dehydration to the body from childhood to old age.
This information is not intended as a replacement for sound medical
advice from a physician.
On the contrary, sharing of the information on this site and in his books
with the attending
physician is highly desirable. An individual undertakes the application
and recommendations
described herein at one's own risk. Adoption of the information should be
in strict compliance
with the instructions on the website and in Dr. B's material.
Very sick people with a past history of major diseases who are under
professional supervision,
particularly those with severe renal disease, should not make use of the
information contained
herein without the supervision of their attending physician.
All the recommendations and procedures herein contained are made without
the guarantee of Dr. B
or anyone associated with this website and disclaim all liability in
connection with the use of
the information presented herein.
SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR WATER & SALT INTAKE
This information comes from the books Dr. Batmanghelidj wrote.
The formula for water intake is half your weight in ounces of water
divided by 5 or 6 for the
number of times you can drink the water throughout the day and the size
of the container or
amount of water you drink each time.
IMPORTANT: When you drink your water, get it down in 5-6 minutes,
"Don't nurse it".
EXAMPLE: For a 300 lb. person - half is 150 ounces divided by 5
equals a 30 oz. bottle
Use a 32 oz. bottle 5 times a day or a 24 oz. bottle 6 times a day
SALT: Sea salt is best: highest mineral content. When you add
salt to water, use a measuring teaspoon. The rule of thumb is 1/8
teaspoon for every 16 oz.; 1/4 teaspoon for every 32 oz (1 quart); 1/2
teaspoon for 64 oz., or 1 full teaspoon for 1 gallon. (Some people will
need less salt, others more). This is a starting point, not a set rule.
You can just add the salt to your food or add the salt to the water and
shake or stir it. The best way is to just throw the salt into your mouth
and chase it with water.
NOTE: If your ankles, fingers, or eyelids swell, don't do the
salt for two days, just drink the water. Then on the 3rd day begin
taking the salt again.
NOTE: If your kidneys are not working well, then don't follow
this program. If you still want to try it on your own, just drink one
eight-ounce glass of water and wait until you go to the bathroom. Then
drink another glass. When your kidneys come up to speed (input matches
output), then start the salt slowly to make sure your kidneys are working
ok.
"FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, DRINK WATER!"
You can use the Table below to calculate your approximate daily water and
salt needs. Be sure to check out the next section called
Example Of A Day for suggestions on how to distribute your
water throughout the day.
This table is especially for those who use
kilograms and litres.
If you use Pounds & Ounces please click here
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