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FAQS
Why is
it so important to drink water?
Water is
essential to the human body.
While the body can last a number of weeks
without food, it can only last a few days
without water.
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Water lubricates joints and muscles
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Water keeps our minds alert
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Water helps the body absorb nutrients
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Water aids in circulation and digestion
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Water regulates body temperature
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Water filters out impurities from the body
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Patients who maintain good hydration levels
have improved blood
pressure, a decrease in headaches, arthritic
symptoms and back pain,
and a reduction in chronic illness symptoms
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Studies have shown that drinking at least 5
glasses of water a day can
decrease the risk of colon cancer, bladder
cancer and breast cancer
Bottled water is
recommended for individuals with suppressed
or compromised immune systems (e.g., cancer,
HIV/AIDS, transplant patients, and the
elderly) by the following:Health Canada,
U.S. and Canadian Centers for Disease
Control, a variety of HIV/AIDS
organizations. |
