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Women are Consuming More Water Than Men
Women should consume more water than men because the risk of urinary tract infection is lurking more on women. Men are lucky because they had longer urinary tract anatomy rather than women, so that the risk of bacteria get into the urinary tract can be reduced. The shorter the urinary tract, the more easily bacteria to get into and attached in that area. So if averagely consumption of water is recommended for 2 liters a day, then women should drink more than that. Drink plenty of water will help the bacteria to come out from the urinary tract and reduce the risk of infection.
The definition of urinary tract is an area that includes ureter, bladder, and urethra. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by E coli bacteria. However, it can also be caused by the bacterium Staphylococcal aureus, bacillus proteus, and Pseudomonas. The infection can spread from the lower urinary tract to the top. It can even spread to the kidneys.
Urinary tract infection symptoms can be like the body temperature is slightly increased, feeling pain mainly at the end of urination, feeling the urge to urinate that can not be resist, pressed pain over the pubic bone. Sometimes there is blood in the urine. 1-2 percent water shortage can cause brain dysfunction such as lack of concentration and the ability to think. Above 2 percent, the body can experience headaches, fatigue, weakness, movement and muscles are disturbed, urinary infections and kidney stones until death.
Screening For Diet (Part III)
Examination of timid function; to detect dysfunction of thyroid. Why is it needed: Especially needed for those who want to increase weight. Fatigue, weight gain, and muscle pains that indicate occurrence of hypothyroidism (decreased of thyroid function). While weight-loss, heart pounding, and anxiety indicate hyperthyroidism (increased of thyroid function).
This examination which should be done every year (or every three months if you have certain symptoms) will measure levels of thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxin, and triodotironin. A change in levels from one of this three indicates a problem. Once hypothyroidism is overcome, weight will be reduced easily.