| 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. |
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| 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 of 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. |
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| 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%.
One is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. |
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| Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day? |
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| Of course, too much water may have strange side effects.. |
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