Diuretics

A diuretic is any drug that elevates the rate of urination which causes dehydration. When using a diuretic such as Caffeine, it makes the kidneys work much harder to filter the water in the body. Many people who suffer from eating disorders also abuse diuretics to lose weight. Many energy drinks or diet pills are diuretics because they have caffeine in them. If you are trying to lose weight by these means, make sure you drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Water is extremely valuable in the human body. Waters Functions include:
-Water is essential for digesting food. It is also important for getting rid of various toxic elements from the body, in the form of urine, sweat and fecal matter.

-Water helps to cushion our joints and prevents shocks in them.
-Water present in blood is the carrier of oxygen and nutrients to all our body cells.
-Water present in lymph (a fluid that is part of our immune system) helps the body to fight against various diseases.
-Water helps to regulate and maintain our body temperature. That explains why wet poultices are used to cure fevers.
-Water prevents dehydration and thus, helps to maintain proper metabolism in our body.

However, diuretics are not only harmful but can also be helpful in many cases. In medicine, diuretics are used to treat heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and certain kidney diseases. Some diuretics, such as acetazolamide, help to make the urine more alkaline and are helpful in increasing excretion of substances such as aspirin in cases of overdose or poisoning.