Saturday, December 11, 2010

The Importance of Water


Think of these facts when faced with the choice of water, coffee or soda:



        • 75% of Americans are dehydrated. This likely applies to HALF the world population.

        • In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak, it's often mistaken for hunger.

        • Even MILD dehydration can slow down one's metabolism by 3%.

        • Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

        • Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water per day can significantly reduce back and joint pain in 80% of sufferers.

        • A mere 2% drop in body hydration can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with simple math and difficulty focusing on a computer screen or printed page.

        • Drinking 5 glasses of water per day decreases the risk of colon cancer by 40%, breast cancer by 79% and bladder cancer by 50%.

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