When I was healing a pressure sore, the wound care specialist suggested I take
a multivitamin and a C and zinc. She also suggested doubling up, taking them
twice a day when my sore was open. I think it was helpful. Staying off of the
sore most of or all day is essential. Dan T.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Caffeine and protein
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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
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