Showing posts with label Water. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water. Show all posts

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Facts About Water

Water Works!

Drink up! "Water" way to improve your health! Here's why:

  • Nearly 60% of your body weight is water. About 75% of your muscles are made of water.
  • Our bodies receive water three ways: from food, from drinking and from metabolism.
  • The old "8 glasses a day" is a fine standard... depending on what size glass you use! We need about 2.5 liters per day.
  • Drinking alcoholic beverages dehydrates your body.
  • Water may help suppress your appetite.
  • Drinking enough water helps many medical ailments: chronic fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive problems, urinary tract problems, constipation and more.
  • Drinking enough water actually prevents water retention.
  • Water helps you improve your muscle tone.

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