We all know that water is important.
Have you ever seen it written down like this?
- 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 metabolism as much as 3%
- One glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters in a University 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
- A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on a computer screen or 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%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer
Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?
(Source:www.progressivenursing.com Corporate Newsletter, August 2001)
Last updated: September 17, 2005