When your body has too little water, this mucous barrier sloughs off, and the stomach acid eats away at ther stomach cells. When water is added, it immediately goes into the stomach, restoring the mucous membranes. Once you recognize how devastating dehydration can be, you see how it could be at the root of many illnesses. Arthritis, for instance, is a fiery inflammation of the joint - it is the body's way of burning up. It's a hot spot. . .
Cartilage also is very high in water content, much higher than bone.
When your body has plenty of water, both the lubricating fluid and the cartilage that covers the end of your bones glide smoothly on each other. Obviously, when there is not enough water, neither the synovial fluid nor the cartilage is able to maintain the smooth, gliding action. Dr. B also describes in his book how lack of water is the primary cause of hypertension. Water lubricates the body, carries nutrients to the cells and carries off toxins, so drink lots of it - no less than two quarts a day. Please click here to go back to the Support Group page.