WATER
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> > #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
> > (Likely applies to half the world population.)
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> > #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
> > that it is mistaken for hunger.
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> > #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.
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> > #4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
> > for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
> > Washington study.
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> > #5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
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> > #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.
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> > #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.
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> > #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?