How Much Water Should We Be Consuming?

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Permalink Reply by Claire Power Murphy on March 11, 2010 at 11:04am

Since we are "water-beings" we should be cvonsuming as much water as possible -
just not wih or immediately following meals.

Permalink Reply by Claire Power Murphy on August 4, 2010 at 7:36am

Here is thoughtful guide as to WHEN we might be consuming more water:
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water 4-hrs before bedtime helps avoid stroke or heart attack and urge to urinate while sleeping

Permalink Reply by Claire Power Murphy on December 5, 2010 at 6:36am

8 Facts About the Need for Sufficient Water Intake on a Daiily Basis:

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half the world population)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs
for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
Washington study.

#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of
water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain
for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. 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.

#8. 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. Are you drinking the amount of water
you should drink every day?