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1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (This likely applies to half the world population.)
2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.
3. Every eliminatory organ in our body needs water in order to function properly.
4. Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. It can also cause headaches.
5. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
6. 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.
7. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50%less likely to develop bladder cancer.

How much water should I be drinking?

The average adult needs 8 cups (64 ounces) of water a day. You can drink a little less if you are small, more if you are larger.  Fine tune this by dividing your weight by 2 and then drinking that amount of fluid ounces a day.. Also drink more if it is hot outside, if you are exercising, or sweating.

What about sodas?

1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. It will dissolve a T-bone steak in two days.
2. Phosphoric acid leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
3. Soft drink consumption leads to lower calcium levels in children. This leads to poor bone mineralization, which explains the greater risk of broken bones in children who consume soft drinks.
4. To carry Coca-Cola syrup concentrate the commercial truck must use the Hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.