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Water Works!

Drink up! "Water" way to improve your health! Here's why:

  • Nearly 60% of your body weight is water. About 75% of your muscles are made of water.
  • Our bodies receive water three ways: from food, from drinking and from metabolism.
  • The old "8 glasses a day" is a fine standard... depending on what size glass you use! We need about 2.5 liters per day.
  • Drinking alcoholic beverages dehydrates your body.
  • Water may help suppress your appetite.
  • Drinking enough water helps many medical ailments: chronic fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive problems, urinary tract problems, constipation and more.
  • Drinking enough water actually prevents water retention.
  • Water helps you improve your muscle tone.
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