>Years ago when I was breastfeeding my last baby I was suffering
>with lots of headaches when I happened to read a small article in
>the newspaper stating that a new study had shown that one of the
>major causes of headaches was dehydration. I immediately began
>drinking lots more water and my headaches ceased.
> Has anyone else ever heard of this or know of any
>research in this area ?

Ruth,

This is commonly quoted knowledge in the desert southwest of the US.  Thirst
is one of the later signs of dehydration.

Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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