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Why Do We Need Water?

Essential Reasons to Stay Hydrated

 

Water is vital for nearly every function in the human body. Here's why staying hydrated matters:
 

  1. Hydration – Keeps cells, tissues, and organs functioning properly.

  2. Regulates Temperature – Cools the body through sweating and respiration.

  3. Aids Digestion – Helps break down food and absorb nutrients.

  4. Transports Nutrients – Delivers nutrients and removes metabolic waste.

  5. Flushes Toxins – Supports kidney function and detoxification.

  6. Lubricates Joints – Cushions joints and tissues for smooth movement.

  7. Maintains Circulation – Keeps blood volume stable and supports healthy pressure.

  8. Boosts Brain Function – Even mild dehydration can affect mood, memory, and focus.
     

💧 Fun Fact: Your body is mostly water—about 70%!

Liver: 90% water

Brain: 85%

Blood: 83%

Bones: 35%
 

Are Americans Dehydrated?

Yes—about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, affecting their health in ways they may not realize.

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  • Many people confuse thirst with hunger. In one University of Washington study, 98% of dieters lost the urge to eat after drinking a glass of water.

  • Daytime fatigue? The #1 cause is dehydration.
     

Water and Disease Risk
Drinking enough clean water may help reduce the risk of major diseases:

  • 💧 5+ glasses/day may lower the risk of:

    • Breast cancer by 79%

    • Colon cancer by 45%

    • Bladder cancer by 50%
       

  • A 2% drop in body water can cause:

    • Mental fog

    • Memory issues

    • Trouble with concentration and basic math
       

  • Drinking 8–10 glasses a day can ease back and joint pain in up to 80% of sufferers.
     

The Hidden Danger: Contaminated Tap Water

Even those drinking "enough" water may still be at risk due to toxic tap water:

  • Over 53 million Americans drink municipal water containing:

    • Chlorine and fluoride byproducts

    • Pesticides

    • Fecal bacteria

    • Lead

      These contaminants are linked to cancer and metabolic issues.
      Bottled water is a crap shoot, with the leaching of plastic chemicals and nano-plastics.
       

How Much Water Do You Really Need?

A simple rule:
👉 Drink half your body weight in ounces.

  • Example: A 200 lb person = 100 oz of water/day
     

But most people fall way short. At trade shows, after talking with thousands, almost everyone admits to me they don’t drink enough water—some don’t drink water at all, just soda!
 

How Dehydration Impacts Your Health

​Not drinking enough clean water can silently damage your health over time – until it’s no longer silent:

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  1. Slowed Detoxification

    • Kidneys and liver work less efficiently, allowing toxins to build up.

  2. Digestive Strain

    • Constipation increases contact time with toxins, raising colon cancer risk.

  3. Toxin Concentration in Urine

    • Less urine = more concentrated toxins, which may raise bladder cancer risk.

  4. Chronic Inflammation

    • Dehydration contributes to systemic inflammation, a known cancer trigger.
       

Bottom Line

 

Water isn’t just important—it’s essential. Clean, filtered water.

 

Adequate hydration supports every aspect of your health.

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Thoughts, digestion, cellular metabolism, movement - all happens in a sea of water.

 

Drink up, stay sharp, and help your body thrive in wellness.

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