Muscles Ache? Maybe too much Cola!! - Dr. Eric S. Curley, DC

Your muscles rely on minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium to function properly. Current research
suggests that people who drink large amounts of cola drinks each day can suffer from fatigue, weakness and
paralysis. The research indicates that glucose, fructose and caffeine leach minerals from the body. Also, caffeine
is a diuretic which causes dehydration. A lack of hydration can cause multiple problems, including arrhythmia,
joint/muscle aches and pains, dry skin and increased toxicity in your body.
And if that isn’t enough reason to stop drinking soda…have you seen the amount of sugar in soda and energy
drinks? One 12 ounce can contains 44 grams of sugar. That is roughly 44 cubes of sugar. But what about diet
soda? Well, it contains artificial sweeteners such as aspartame which have shown to cause increase appetite and
cravings and has been researched as a contributor to fibromyalgia.
So what can you do if you have chronic muscle aches?
First, eliminate all sodas and caffeine sources. Your muscles crave hydration so give them what they want…
WATER!
Now that it is summer, you should drink ½ your body weight in ounces of water daily. Example - a 150 lb. person
should drink 75 ounces of water daily.
Second, eat fresh fruits and vegetables as they are the best sources of minerals for your body.