It is estimated by some scientific sources that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak from the dehydration that it is mistaken for hunger. In fact, one of the best ways to lose weight is to drink when you are hungry. One glass of water at bedtime can shut down midnight hunger pangs for close to 100% of dieters. This both treats the dehydration and gets to the cause of excess appetite, which is mistaking the thirst mechanism for hunger. The disruption of the metabolic system in the body is so significant when we become dehydrated that even with mild dehydration, the metabolism will slow down as much as 3%. Dehydration is probably the number one trigger of fatigue in the daytime. A 2% drop in body water can so significantly dehydrate the neurons and the passage of neurotransmitters in brain function that we can become fuzzy-headed, develop short-term memory difficulties, have trouble with basic math, and lose focus on the computer screen. This is with only a 2% drop. A glass of water can significantly reverse some of the process of dehydration. A study at the University of Washington showed that drinking five glasses of water a day decreases the risk of colon cancer by 35%, the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and the risk of bladder cancer by 50%. This is a significant statement about the importance of water. Dehydration is something that may happen with age, so one of the main anti-aging treatments is drinking adequate water, which is about a half gallon (64 ounces) per day for a 150-pound person. Gabriel Cousens Spiritual Nutrition
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:02:09 +0000
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