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[Hou]

This is really an eye opener! We all know that water is important but I've

never seen it written down like this before.

WATER

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half

world

population.)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often

mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost

100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could

significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble

with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a

printed page.

8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by

45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50%

less likely to

develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should

every day?

COKE

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of

Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the

"real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke

removes stains

from vitreous china.

4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a

rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

5. To clean corrosion from car Battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola

over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted

bolt for several minutes.

7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap

the ham in aluminium foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is

finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for

sumptuous brown

gravy.

8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of

greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The

Coca-Cola

will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your

windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will

dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from

bones and is a

major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.

2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use

the Hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their

trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would YOU like a glass of water or coke?

[Moffmo]

i drink a lot of water, and alot of coke!

Is an eye opener !

[cookci]

its frightening that so many ill people actually drink coke constantly throughout the day :bookworm:

Ive reposted it on my M.E. forum

My Webpage

[Chappers]

I try to drink at least two pints per day.. dont really like water, tastes like mud or grass ..

Think youre supposed to drink 2 litres , nearly there.

[~Rach~]

As soon as I stopped drinking coke, I started to loose weight, stopped feeling knackered all the time, had less stomach bugs/colds etc.

Now I live on sparkling water instead!

[daktari]

I`d drink loads more water.... if they could make it taste like coke

[cookci]

[daktari]

???????

[knightrider]

i dont drink coke i drink water all the time except when on the lash

[cookci]

hypnotise yourself to think water is coke. lol

perhaps not that easy to get :D

[dazwan]

I go through many cans a day (diet Pepsi though, I think Coke is too harsh), it is the staple drink of the code-monkey after all!

[Blue84]

I am always drinking water, only have coke every now and then for a change but I'll think twice about it after reading that I think!

[cookci]

I go through many cans a day (diet Pepsi though, I think Coke is too harsh), it is the staple drink of the code-monkey after all!

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you cant get a healthy cola drink im afraid. Artificial sweetners are one of the worst poisons we consume dialy.

Excerpts from: http://www.earthways.co.uk/aspartame.html

"ASPARTAME. In temperatures exceeding 86 degrees F. the wood alcohol in Aspartame converts to Formaldehyde, and then to Formic Acid. Patients with methanol toxicity caused by drinking 3-4 Diet Coke or Diet Pepsi per day, have been caused to have MS or Systemic Lupus symptoms. In Systemic Lupus and MS case triggers by Aspartame, the victim is unaware that Aspartame is the culprit but continued use, in the case of Lupus, can be life threatening. On stopping Aspartame these patients usually lose all or most of their symptoms. Unfortunately the disease cannot be reversed.

Symptoms of Aspartame Disease are: Fibromylagia symptoms, spasms, shooting pains, cramps, vertigo, numbness in the legs, dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, joint pain, depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, blindness and memory loss. Formaldehyde is classed with chemicals like ubiknic and Cyanide – DEADLY POISONS!

Kills as surely as the other two, only slower and causes all kinds of neurological problems. It changes the brain’s chemistry and is a reason for severe seizures. According to the College of Physicians, the Phenylalanine in Aspartame depletes Serotonin, and causes manic depression, panic attacks, rage and violence."

From: http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-side-effects.html

Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:

Eye

blindness in one or both eyes

decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision

pain in one or both eyes

decreased tears

trouble with contact lenses

bulging eyes

Ear

tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound

severe intolerance of noise

marked hearing impairment

Neurologic

epileptic seizures

headaches, migraines and some severe

dizziness, unsteadiness, both

confusion, memory loss, both

severe drowsiness and sleepiness

paresthesia or numbness of the limbs

severe slurring of speech

severe hyperactivity and restless legs

atypical facial pain

severe tremors

Psychological/Psychiatric

severe depression

irritability

aggression

anxiety

personality changes

insomnia

phobias

Chest

palpitations, tachycardia

shortness of breath

recent high blood pressure

Gastrointestinal

nausea

diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools

abdominal pain

pain when swallowing

Skin and Allergies

itching without a rash

lip and mouth reactions

hives

aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma

Endocrine and Metabolic

loss of control of diabetes

menstrual changes

marked thinning or loss of hair

marked weight loss

gradual weight gain

aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

severe PMS

Other

frequency of voiding and burning during urination

excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating

increased susceptibility to infection

Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all

death

irreversible brain damage

birth defects, including mental retardation

peptic ulcers

aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets

hyperactivity in children

severe depression

aggressive behavior

suicidal tendencies

Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Epstein-Barr

Post-Polio Syndrome

Lyme Disease

Grave’s Disease

Meniere’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

ALS

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

EMS

Hypothyroidism

Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings

Fibromyalgia

Lupus

non-Hodgkins

Lymphoma

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

For more info and also a list of what products aspartame is in (you'll be surprised!), check out http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/hidden_dangers.htm

[Nicola]

Well I am going to have a can of coke this afternoon, because I am really tired and need the caffeine (I don't drink tea or coffee).

I don't think the coke will do too much harm as I only have a couple of cans a year.

Water is boring, I top it up with squash.

I think curry is worse for you anyway.

[cookci]

Well I am going to have a can of coke this afternoon, because I am really tired and need the caffeine (I don't drink tea or coffee).

I don't think the coke will do too much harm as I only have a couple of cans a year.

Water is boring, I top it up with squash.

I think curry is worse for you anyway.

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curry is good for you... spices kill of germs and strenghten the immune system :D

not too sure about the super hot ones but im sure a clear out every once in and while would be beneficial :D