SPECIAL REPORT

Surprising Fatigue Buster as Close as Your Kitchen Sink: DRINK MORE WATER

More specifically, we all need to drink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Here's why:

• 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
• Lack of sufficient water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
• Even mild dehydration can slow down metabolism by as much as 3%. If you're trying to lose weight, proper hydration is vital.
• Common colds and the flu frequently lead to dehydration. Keep a large bottle of water next to your bed when you're sick so you can sip it throughout the day without having to get up.
• Preliminary research shows eight to ten glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
• Drinking five glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can cut the risk of breast cancer by 79% and the likelihood of developing bladder cancer by 50%.

Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water...by then you've probably already lost 16 ounces or more of your total body composition.
Start and end your day with water. Your body loses water while you sleep, so drink water before bed and again when you wake up. Don't substitute alcoholic or caffeine drinks for water. These are diuretic beverages that can cause you to lose water through increased urination.
Remember, six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day helps fight fatigue and illness, as well as keep your body functioning at peak performance.

If your home's drinking water doesn't meet your family's quality standards, the problem normally can be solved easily and affordably. Contact Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Denver to learn more.