So you THINK you drink enough water huh?

75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. It is probably that similar percentages apply to 90% of the world population.

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 down as much as 3%...contributing to weight gain, trouble sleeping, poor complexion, hair & nails, dark urine, flushed skin,

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

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

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%.It can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and reduce the risk of developing bladder cancer by 50%

If the dehydration is allowed to continue unabated, when the total fluid loss reaches 5% the following effect of dehydration are normally experienced (at rest or during exercise) and are dangerous:

• Increased heart rate
• Increased respiration
• Decreased sweating
• Decreased urination
• Increased body temperature
• Extreme fatigue
• Muscle cramps
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Tingling of the limbs

Bottom line = DRINK MORE WATER! 75% of your body weight converted into ounces is adequate and what is needed for individual water needs. (While "guidelines" are great, but 90 pound people and 200 pound people have different NEEDS!) So, at my weight of 142, I need at least 106 ounces of water a day!

There are 128 ounces in a gallon of water.

BOTTOMS UP!