2007-10-05
Hydrating our bodies with water is vital b/c:
* The entire nervous system is based on electrical connections.
* Water is an excellent conductor of electricity.
* Electrical and chemical connections in the brain are dependent upon proper hydration.
In addtion:
* Water flushes toxins from environmental factors, poor food choices and drug residues from our vital organs,.
* Water keeps organs and skin hydrated and functioning properly.
* Dehydration has been linked to depression, asthma, allergies, fatigue and irritability.
* Water releases excess fluids from the system (so yes ladies, drink water when you are retaining water)!!!
Here's some interesting facts:
* Americans consume more soft drinks than coffee, tea and juice combined.
* Over 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated and they don't even know it.
* Lack of water is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue.
* Even mild dehydration slows down one's metabolism by as much as 3%.
* As little as 2% of drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math and difficulty focusing on a computer screen.
* 1 glass of water before bed cured midnight hunger pains for virtually 100% of those studied.
START HYDRATING TODAY:
Drink 8-10, 8oz glasses of water a day.
Plus another 8oz for each cup of caffeinated beverages you consume.
For every alcoholic beverage you drink match it w/ an 8oz cup of water.
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