Water

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

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Impact of Water on Stress Reduction

Impact of Water on Stress Reduction

Drinking plenty of water is a powerful stress reduction tool.

Let me show you why.

When your body is under stress, the adrenal glands release stress hormones such as adrenalin and cortisol into the blood that speed up the body’s metabolism. These metabolites are broken down into toxins and these waste products have to be eliminated.

In fact - the first aim, before the diet changes, is to remove toxins (which are chemical stressors) and stimulants (certain foods, drinks and allergens from the body). A detox is the first step to turn your health aroung.

The insoluble wastes should be removed via bowel and to help this process fiber rich foods are needed. So, accordingly one should increase the intake of fiber for bowel cleansing.

The toxins, which are water-soluble, are removed through the kidneys and sweat and this is why it is very important to drink plenty of water to provide the effective detoxification.

Many people do not drink enough water - we need an average of at least 1, 5 – 2 liters per day.

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Cronical dehydration - cause of stress and many poor health conditions

Three Great Reasons To Drink Plenty Of WATER

Water -- Develop a Thirst

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