Guest guest Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hi everybody I was sent these facts by someone, so I began looking into it. I thought you all might be interested too in what I found. love don in ks -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study. #5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. #6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. #7. 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. #8.. 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 drink every day? --------------------------------------------------------------- Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water helps to maintain healthy body weight by increasing metabolism and regulating appetite. Water leads to increased energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration. Drinking adequate amounts of water can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers, including colon cancer, bladder cancer, and breast cancer. For a majority of sufferers, drinking water can significantly reduce joint and/or back pain. Water leads to overall greater health by flushing out wastes and bacteria that can cause disease. Water can prevent and alleviate headaches. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Water aids in the digestion process and prevents constipation. Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is essential for proper circulation. http://www.allaboutwater.org/drink-water.html http://search./search?ei=utf-8 & fr=slv8-tyc7 & p=interesting%20water%20health%20facts & type= HCV TREATMENT Side Effects Management: WATER http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_water_10.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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