Here are some facts from a brief article in The Compleat Mother (#64, Winter, 2001). The article is old. The facts are still valid.
* In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. * 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (It is likely that this applies as well to half the world's population.) * Even mild dehydration slows down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
A Shower Filter Can Bring Joy to Your Life. You'll Sing Better! Lowe's Home Depot and your local home center all sell several models. * In a University of Washington study, a single glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters. * The #1 trigger of daytime fatigue is lack of water. * Research indicates that eight to ten glasses of water per 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 or on a printed page. * Drinking five glasses of water per day decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, the risk of breast cancer by 75%, and the risk of bladder cancer by 50%.
Another authority says: "Water is also the best medicine, both inside and outside the body. The finest prevention for malaise (after an evening of excess consumption!) is a pint of water before bed."
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