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| An average person needs one-half ounce of water per pound of body weight per day. That is ten 8-ounce glasses a day if your weight is 160 pounds. For every 25 pounds you exceed your ideal weight, increase it by one 8-ounce glass. |
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| A deficiency of water can alter the concentration of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride, which has a negative effect on the function of the brain. |
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| An average person loses about 90 ounces of water daily. |
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| Dehydration reduces blood volume, creating thicker, more concentrated blood which stresses the heart. This also decreases the ability to transport oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and other living cells. |
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| If you don't drink enough water, your body's reaction is to retain the water it does have. This in turn hampers kidney function and waste products accumulate. Your liver is then called upon to flush out the impurities. As a result, one of your livers main functions - metabolizing fat into useable energy - is minimized. |
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| Water helps rid the body of toxic waste. |
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| Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. |
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| Water helps maintain proper muscle tone and prevents sagging skin. |
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| Only water truly hydrates the body and alleviates dehydration. |
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| Drinking ice-cold water actually makes you lose weight because fat calories are burned to bring the water temperature up to internal 98.6 degrees F. |
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| Never set down an empty glass without refilling it with water.
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