Water facts....Interesting

[misty]

WATER

#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?

[charliegirl]

Very interesting. I do drink water but I think I'll start drinking more. I didn't realize how little it took to slow down the metabolism. That alone wants me to drink enough. LOL

[jj]

I had no idea it slows down your metabolism period. Or affects your short term memory.

I do drink water too but since I drink so much coffee it pretty much cancels out any water I do drink. I tell ya this....I don't think I will ever see myself drinking 6 - 8 glasses of water but I think I will cut down on the coffee and instead drink more water.

This was a great article Misty. Honestly, I do think I'm going to make a big effort to do more water.