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A human lost at sea without fresh drinking water is effectively lost in an osmotic desert why would drinking salt water be harmful?
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Is drinking distilled water harmful?
No, distilled water is water without minerals and other impurity's.
Are salt lamps harmful?
yes: - if you eat it - if you bathe with it plugged in - if you hit someone with them - if you continuously lick it without drinking water - if you try to stick it in your butt
How much caffeine can you consume without it being harmful?
It varies with your metabolism. I remember one lady who had convulsions from drinking 4 cups of coffee a day ... and that was when I was having 6 cups every morning. For most people, coffee in non-harmful.
What is unmalicious?
It means not harmful or without harmful intent.
What effect would being in a desert without water have on your plasma osmotic concentration?
Being without a source of water causes the body to seek homeostasis. This involves the osmotic pressure between cells to begin drawing water from other parts of your body.
Why do Islam not allow drinking?
Islam allows drinking of all kinds of drinks except blood and alcohols. It is a God command that should obeyed without any debate. However, drinking alcohols and bloods proved being harmful to health and waste of money at no benefit. In addition drinking alcohols leads to losing good thinking and to some degree also losing control on behaviors and good doings.
Is smoking or drinking more harmful?
Honestly it depends. Both are bad, but in different places. Alcohol mainly hurt the brain, but smoking harms everywhere. Smoking you can eventually quit, but if you have to much alcohol, you can die without it.
Why is drinking blood forbidden in Islam?
Blood is forbidden in Islam religion by God command in Quran. Obedience to what is explicitly forbidden by Quran and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is compulsory without debate. In addition, it is proved that drinking blood is harmful to health.
Safe Drinking Water Act?
Potable water is water that is safe to drink without causing long term health issues. The water that comes out of your sink is potable water meaning it has been treated for bacteria or other harmful substances and is deemed safe to drink.
What is moderate drinking?
Moderate drinking refers to drinking alcohol without drinking excessively. This usually means that a person drinks small amounts on occasion.
What would be more harmful to your body- to be without water or food for a week?
Water. Dehydration can kill you within days - depending on the tempature. Lack of food takes weeks. Sometimes drinking too much water can make you drown.
Why is drinking ocean water harmful?
The science clearly points out that drinking sea water in large amounts is very unhealthy. Drinking small quantities without ever offsetting it with fresh water is also very clearly unhealthy. As most times it would be impossible, if not extremely hard, to supplement sea water with a proper amount of fresh water in a survival situation, it is best to avoid it altogether.
