The Positive Effects of Water

Are you drinking enough water?  According to a University of Washington study, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.  For 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.  Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.  Here are some facts from this study:
• One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied.
• The lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue.
• Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 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.