Guest guest Posted February 26, 2002 Report Share Posted February 26, 2002 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. > > > >In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often >mistaken for hunger. > > > >Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. > > > >One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the >dieters studied in a U-Washington study. > > >Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. > > > >Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could >significantly ease back and >joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. > > > >A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble >with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a >printed page. > > > >Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by >45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% >less likely to develop bladder cancer. > > >Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day? > > >Of course, too much water may have strange side effects > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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