Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Facts About Water You Should Know

Did you know that.......
  • 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated
  • The number one trigger of daytime fatigue is lack of water
  • A dry mouth is the first sign of dehydration
  • 37% of Americans mistake thirst for hunger
  • A 2% drop in body water can cause an individual to have a fuzzy short term memory
  • Dehydration can cause stress and stress causes further dehydration
  • Drinking 5 glasses of water a day may decrease the risk of colon cancer by 45% and breast cancer as high as 79%
  • Water regulates the volume of a cell from the inside and salt regulates the amount of water from the outside
  • Research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water daily could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers
  • Every function of the body is monitored and regulated by the efficient flow of water

Is your skin dry or just thirsty?

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