Water and Heart Attacks

By Barbara-Jean Gill

Melaleuca - The Wellness Company

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Water and Heart Attacks

How many of you do no drink water just before bed because you are concerned about waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom? I bet many of you. And since we are inactive during the night why is it that we have to get up? A cardiac doctor answered this question for me. Gravity. Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you’re standing; but when you lay down the lower part of your body (legs, etc) become level with your kidneys; it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier.

Water is very critical to your overall health. You need water to flush out toxins from your body. There are other critical reasons you need to drink water and believe it or not timing is also critical as it maximizes its effectiveness on the body. For instance:

Drinking two glasses of water after waking up helps to activate internal organs; one glass of water 30 minutes before a meal helps with digestion; one glass of water before taking a bath helps to lower blood pressure; and one glass of water before going to bed helps to avoid a stroke or heart attack.

Doctors emphasize that drinking a glass of water before bed helps to prevent leg cramps. Your muscles are seeking hydration so they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.

Most heart attacks occur in the day time, usually between 6 AM and noon. Having one during the night indicates something unusual has happened and studies show a link with this occurrence and sleep apnea.

Some other tips to prevent a heart attack or stroke: If you take an aspirin or baby aspirin, take it at night. Aspirin has a 24-hour half-life; therefore, if most attacks happen during the night the aspirin would be strongest in your system.

Another tip: Bayer is making a crystal aspirin, which dissolves instantly on the tongue. So, why should you keep aspirin by your bedside? If you feel you may be suffering from a heart attack (you should know all the symptoms of one), you can immediately use the aspirin to dissolve on your tongue with some water. After taking the aspirin immediately call 9-1-1. Say “heart attack” and that you’ve taken the aspirin. Also call a neighbor or a family member who lives close by. Take a seat on a chair near the front door and wait for the EMS to arrive. Do not lie down.

Since heart disease is still the number one killer of Americans and the number one killer of women, having this information could save a life. Be sure to share this with those you love and care about.