Water and Your Health

BREAST CANCER:
In a case study, British researchers reported women that defined themselves as water-drinkers ran a smaller risk of breast cancer than those who didn’t. In pre-menopausal participants, the odds were cut by a third, while post-menopausal women enjoyed an even greater benefit. Read more – Health Magazine Whets Appetite for Water

COLON CANCER:
In a study conducted at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, researchers concluded that women who drank more than four glasses of water a day had nearly half the odds of getting colon cancer as women who ingested two glasses or less. Read more – Health Magazine Whets Appetite for Water

HEART DISEASE:
Not drinking enough water can be as harmful to your heart as smoking according to a new study. But with the consumption of other fluids, including coffee, tea, juice, milk and alcohol, the risk was reversed and actually increases the risk of heart disease. People who drank at least five glasses of plain pure water each day were less likely to die from heart attack than those who drank two or fewer glasses per day. While not glamorous, the degree of benefit from drinking plain water reportedly surpasses drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, taking aspirin, and other preventive measures. Read more – Drinking Water Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk

WEIGHT LOSS:
Multiple studies have shown that people who increase their water intake over the long haul drop the pounds. In one case study, an obese woman lost 42 pounds in 18 months by following a program that stressed a big increase in water consumption. Read more – Diet Soda Does Not Help Your Diet

FATIGUE:
A condition called mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVPS) is a heart abnormality that affects an estimated 2 to 10 percent of the population. One of the symptoms of MVPS is constant fatigue. The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center in Birmingham, Alabama asserts that women with MVPS generally have only 70 to 80 of the fluids they should have in their veins, and that dehydration can cause or worsen the problem. A study at the University of Arizona confirms the findings. Read more – Health Magazine Whets Appetite for Water

DEHYDRATION:
The human body is 70% water and 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. Try a couple of glasses of water in the afternoon when your are feeling tired. Read more – Drink Water Daily for Your Health

BLADDER CANCER:
One study conducted at the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii found that women who reported drinking the most water each day were a whopping 80 percent less likely to develop bladder cancer than those who drank the least. Read more – Health Magazine Whets Appetite for Water

BACTERIAL INFECTIONS:
According to the American Journal of Public Health, 35% of all flu-like illnesses in the United States are caused by waterborne bacteria and are PREVENTABLE. Cryptosporidium, giardia, MAC, E. Coli, and other microorganisms are common in tap and bottled water. Ordinary filters and RO systems can provide a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. All common water-loving bugs can be easily controlled by boiling, distilling or UV hybrid systems. Read more – Clean Living: Drink it up she says – Clear Water Crusade: AquaPrix makes Standing Around the Water Cooler Healthier – Crusading for Clean Water

HEADACHES:
Jerome Goldstein, Director of the San Francisco Headache Clinic, has seen the evidence that dehydration can cause headaches. Dehydration upsets the balance of sodium and potassium and urges the brain to get stingy with its water supply, increasing pressure on the organ. His simple message: Drink more water. Read more – SF Chronicle Healthy Lifestyles Provide Health Tip – Drink More Water

FLUORIDE:
Read a dentist’s point of view about fluoride in your drinking water. Read more.