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proportional
In medical ethics, commensurate, that is, acceptably balanced between the risk for harm and the likelihood of benefit.
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Patient discussion about proportional
Q. I have found that my body weight has high proportion of water in total weight.. I have found that my body weight has high proportion of water in total weight, and it makes me to take less water and there by increasing my thirst, which in turn stresses my body a lot, what can I do to reduce this problem…..?
A. Your body has a way of compensating when it is lacking something. When you are dehydrated, your body will retain fluids, hence the excess water.
drink plenty of water daily and you will find that you will lose this puffiness as your body adjusts to getting what it needs.
More discussions about proportionaldrink plenty of water daily and you will find that you will lose this puffiness as your body adjusts to getting what it needs.
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