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Histamine ac vity is increased as an emergency measure for the secre on of fluids onto the membranes covering the eyes and nasal passages. This 'water rinse' is the only way to get rid of the pollen that is not neutralized because of the suppressed an body produc on. 2. Asthma is o en a crisis response to the condi on of being chronically dehydrated. Histamine is an important neurotransmi er that regulates the thirst mechanism and establishes a system of water ra oning in a dehydrated body. When the body isn't sufficiently hydrated, histamine produc on increases and is released into the lungs, causing the bronchioles a ached to the air sacs to constrict in an effort to conserve water that normally evaporates during breathing. Histamine also s mulates the produc on of thick mucus that par ally plugs the bronchioles as a protec ve mechanism to keep them from drying up from exposure to the outside air. Replenishing the body's water supply causes the histamine to disappear from these areas, thereby relieving the 'asthma c' symptoms. Dr. Batmanghelidj also recommends using salt as a vital part of treatment. He states that salt breaks up mucus, rendering it watery and stringy and able to be expulsed as sputum when water is plen ful. 3. Arthri s means 'joint inflamma on'. All joint surfaces are padded with car lage, a ssue containing a large amount of water. Car lage separates the bony surfaces of the joint, allowing the opposing surfaces to glide smoothly. When car lage starts to dry out, gliding produces greater fric on and shearing stress. The car lage becomes damaged and sets up a process of inflamma on that leads to pain and s ffness. 4. High Blood Pressure - 'Essen al hypertension' is o en the result of gradually established dehydra on. The physiological mechanism is too complicated to get into here, but it's well explained in You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty! The less water there is in the body, the more (blood) pressure is needed to hydrate vital cells. 5. Cholesterol - Elevated cholesterol is o en a direct result of chronic dehydra on. When the inner environment of cells start to dry out, the cell membranes have to be sealed off to prevent further seepage of water. This defense mechanism causes the liver to produce more cholesterol, a waxy substance that helps to 'waterproof' the cell membrane. 6. Chronic Pain may be an indica on of localized thirst - a warning of dehydra on in a specific area. This may manifest as a migraine headache, joint pain, back pain, or several other pain indicators. 7. Cons pa on - The small intes nes liquefy solid foods so that nutrients can be taken up into the bloodstream and delivered to the liver for processing. Once the nutrients are extracted, the colon (large intes ne) and the end of the small intes ne reabsorb most of the water for use in other parts of the body. When the body is low on water, the mo lity of the lower intes nes slows down to allow more me for reabsorp on of water from the fecal contents. This water-preserva on method results in chronic cons pa on, which can predispose a person to cancer of the colon and rectum. Page 14| Abby's Magazine - www.AbbysHealthAndNutrition.com