The Importance of Water

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half world pop.)
In 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%.
One glass of water deters hunger pangs for 98% of the dieters observed in a University of Washington study.
The biggest trigger of daytime fatigue is lack of water.
Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a 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.
Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, bladder cancer by 50%.

Read more about the importance of water in the articles listed below...

:: America's Poor Drinking Habits

:: Bottled Water: Pure Drink or Pure Hype?

:: Healing Powers of Water

:: Soft Drinks - America's Other Drinking Problem

:: Some obscure facts and uses for Soft Drinks

:: Tap vs. Bottled Water

:: Ten Tips for Proper Hydration

:: Top Ten Reasons Never To Consume Soft Drinks

:: Top Ten Reasons We Need To Drink Water

:: Why Purified Water is Bad For You

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