Importance of Water -
Are You Drinking Enough?
We all know that water is important but I've never seen
it written down like this before.
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. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon
cancer by 45%,Ê 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?
This article was found and sent in by Lis Gatewood WW Leader/Receptionist.
thanks Lis!
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