Water water everywhere and all too much to drink.

You know the Bible says something like "A little wine for thy stomach's sake"

We have all heard about the benefits of the antioxidants in wine - especially the red kind.

We have also read many stories about people who are simply unable to stop at a "little' and unfortunately become alcoholics.

More to the point we have read about the damage that can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption, the damage that it can do to your kidneys, liver, brain and other parts of the anatomy.

Alas, we have also heard about those poor unfortunates that manage to do irreparable harm to their systems and end up dying from the consumption of too much alcohol.

Well it seems that excess is the major health issue.

Let all recovering alcoholics beware - even water can be dangerous to your health!

Just in from the BBC is the following:

A Californian woman who took part in a water-drinking contest to win a video game system has died of water intoxication, tests have shown.

Jennifer Strange had taken part in the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" game run by KDND 107.9 radio in Sacramento, which promised the winner a Nintendo Wii.

A work colleague said Ms Strange had reported her head was hurting hours after the contest and was going home.

Ms Strange, 28, was found dead on Friday at her house in Rancho Cordova.

Health warning

Local assistant coroner Ed Smith said initial tests showed death was "consistent with water intoxication".

Some may look at the surname of the poor deceased, and make some unpardonable pun. Not this author.

Others could make tasteless remarks about H2O hangovers, not this author.

The reality is that water in excess appears to be DANGEROUS!

Considering that over 90% of our body mass is made up of water and that in reality we are really giant water bags on legs - it does make you think, doesn't it.

Not only is it no longer safe to leave the family home, not only is it only safe in the family home if it is fortified like Fort Knox, but simply turning on the tap and taking that refreshing libation of fresh water may also be dangerous to your health - unless taken in moderation.