Water Intoxication

I was reading a magazine that i've received from this club wherein i am a member and came across this article that really interests me. I never thought that there's such. All the while i thought drinking a lot of water is okay. Here, let me share it with you. Read...

Water intoxication is rare but can occur with excessive water ingestion. For example, five liters of water drunk within a short span of time can cause swelling of the cells and result in drowsiness and convulsions. Drinking large volumes also decreases the blood potassium levels and, in extreme cases, stops the heart from beating. But this can be avoided when we drink water at a regulated and normal pace.