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Drink up! (Water, that is)

January 10, 2023 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 6 Comments

With all the meds I am on, it is not unusual for my doctor to admonish me for not drinking enough water. (They all require me to be hydrated for their optimal performance.) Generally, I drink about 3 or 4 liters a day- but I also add flavoring to some of the water, since I find it boring to drink plain water. (No fizz, just flavoring. Fizz can negate the benefits of water for hydration.)

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Water Homeostasis

August 20, 2019 Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A. 2 Comments

We have two kidneys. And, these two bean-shaped organs maintain some vital functions for us every day of our lives. Sure, we recognize that they produce the urine that we excrete- the urine that contains body wastes. They also purify the blood as it circuits from the heart to the rest of the body.

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