Around 75% of the population is chronically dehydrated.

37% of the population has such a weak thirst mechanism that it is often mistaken for hunger.

Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.

Lack of water is the first trigger for daytime fatigue.

2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, cause reading , focusing and mathematical difficulties.

Test studies show that well hydrated people are less likely to develop colon, breast and bladder cancer.

You need 2 litres of water a day - yes WATER -  not tea, coffee, fruit juice or fizzy drinks.  This amount of water will:-

Help prevent headaches and migraines
Ease back problems
Keep energy levels constant
Help you lose weight
Get you through the day!

Whenever I suggest that a client should increase their water intake, the stock answer is "I’ll spend all day on the loo".  My reply is this:  "Think of the organs in your body as earth.  Dry earth does not hold water, however when hydrated the earth is capable of holding water."
The body can take up to 4 days to adjust.  Be patient!

Recognise thirst and drink water often. Those in-between-meal hunger pangs will diminish, thus helping you to avoid fattening snacks such as chocolate, biscuits or crisps.  A real boon to weight loss programmes.

The spine is made up of vertebrae and intervertebral discs.  These discs are like cushions and are full of fluid.  During the day they become dehydrated due to the pressure exerted on them by gravity.  This is why most people suffer backache in the evenings.  Drinking water helps to keep the discs hydrated and stave off backache.

Drinking too much water?  This means drinking over 8 litres a day.  Four times the recommended amount.  Not too many people are going to do that!

Drinking water also helps to keep the skin hydrated and healthy.  It will give a healthy bloom to the cheeks and dispel those dark circles around the eyes.  Men with well-hydrated skin have less problems with razor rash.

Cheers.  Mine’s an Adam’s Ale.