Soft Drinks Are Tough on the Body
Dr. Wayne Neal
Would you like to improve your health and save money at the same time? Avoid drinking soft drinks. This was a challenge for me, because I would drink five a day! They are really hard on the bones and the rest of the body.
Phosphoric acid gives drinks the fun
fizz. Though it tickles going down, phosphoric acid is no laughing matter. It
robs the body of calcium and can contribute to osteoporosis. The lack of
calcium causes the bones to be porous and prone to fractures. A study from
Harvard showed athletic teenage girls who drink soft drinks are five times more
likely to suffer bone fractures.
The average cola has 12 teaspoons of sugar in
each can. This gives it a sweet taste, but at a price. The over consumption of
sugar can lead to diabetes or hypoglycemia. In children, studies show an
increase in both tooth decay and obesity.
In an attempt to be healthy, many people
start drinking sugar-free products. Splenda is not a good substitute for sugar. According to
Dr. Joseph Mercola, Splenda has been linked to a number of toxic side effects
including shrunken thymus glands (up to 40 percent shrinkage), enlarged liver
and kidneys, reduced growth rate, aborted pregnancy, and diarrhea.
Aspartame (Nutra-sweet) is another
popular substitute. It is an artificial sweetener with bitter affects on the
body. Based on the research of Russell Blaylock, MD and H.J. Roberts, MD some
possible problems are:
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Muscle aches
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Headaches
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Dizziness
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Numbness
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Depression
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Hyperactivity
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Seizures
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High
blood pressure
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Brain
tumors
Caffeine stimulates the adrenal glands
and gives you a “lift” from drinking a soft drink. The old saying “what goes up
must come down,” is true. Caffeine causes over stimulation and leads to mood
swings, fatigue, and other disorders.
You are asking yourself, “What can I
drink?” Good question. Here are three suggestions:
1. Purified Water
2. Sparkling Water
3. Herb Tea (Caffeine-free)
The money you spend on soft drinks
really adds up. How many do you drink in one week?
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With a meal
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As a snack
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While driving
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While studying
Multiply the number per week times the cost
of one drink. Then multiply times 52 weeks per year. You could easily spend
$500 in a year on soft drinks. Save the money and spend it on a relaxing
vacation!
For further information on this topic, you may contact Dr. Neal at
770.952.5353, by email at DrNeal@humberparkerson.com,
or visit our clinic on the web at www.HumberParkerson.com.
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