Here are some facts from a brief article in The Compleat Mother, one of our favorite magazines (#64, Winter, 2001).
In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (It is likely that this applies as well to half the world's population.)
Even mild dehydration slows down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
In a University of Washington study, a single glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters.
The #1 trigger of daytime fatigue is lack of water.
Research indicates that eight to ten 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.
Drinking five glasses of water per day decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, the risk of breast cancer by 75%, and the risk of bladder cancer by 50%.
Another authority says: “Water is also the best medicine, both inside and outside the body. The finest prevention for malaise (after an evening of excess consumption!) is a pint of water before bed.”
So what are you waiting for? Drink up!
(whole house & well units)