For severe cases of heartburn, surgery to strengthen the weakened muscle barrier at the end of the esophagus may be recommended. Bottled water has been marketed as an affordable and appropriate feeding substitute or supplement for infants. But the U.S. Centers for Disease Control warn that bottled water can cause seizures in babies who are under six months of age and not yet eating solid foods. Bottled water contains little or no sodium, which babies need, and can dilute the sodium they get from breast milk or formula. There's no need to supplement a baby's diet with tap or bottled water, even during the summer months.
Water can also make babies too full for their regular feedings.
In addition, says Ms. Meriwether, if an infant has diarrhea or is vomiting, don't give him or her water. There are plenty of people who are at risk of developing heart disease because of high cholesterol. Here are some facts to help you understand the need to control your cholesterol and practical suggestions from cardiologist Perry J. Weinstock, MD, on how to do it. Eat a diet high in saturated fat, though, and you'll end up with too much cholesterol in your blood, which can block arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes. Have your cholesterol checked by your doctor at age 20 and every five years thereafter.