WATER is needed for your body to function well. 60-70 percent of your weights is water. The American Red Cross Guide states that we should drink at least eight glasses of water per day. If you weigh more than one hundred fifty pounds, nine to ten glasses of water per day is needed.

WATER IS LOCATED ALL OVER THE BODY.

• WATER is part of the fluid that covers your organs such as the Lungs, Kidneys, Heart and Intestines).
• WATER is in your saliva.
• WATER is your eyes (tears).
• WATER is in your urine.

FACTS ABOUT WATER and HEALTH

• WATER assists in flushing out your body system.
• WATER helps your body maintain the correct temperature.
• WATER helps to regulate your body (CONSTIPATION).
• WATER lubricates your mouth (saliva).
• WATER lubricates your eyes (tears).
• WATER helps you lose weight.
• WATER has no calories.
• WATER gives the BODY ENERGY.
• WATER CLEANS YOUR SKIN & OPENS THE PORES OF YOUR SKIN.
• WATER assists in keeping your chemical balance.

WAYS TO ASSIST YOU IN DRINKING EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY

• Take sips of water.
• Eat crushed ice.
• Drink a half glass of water every hour.
• Drink a full glass of water every hour.
• Drink cold water.
• Drink hot water.
• Squeeze lemon juice in your water.

Persons who have diseases such as: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Emphysema, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), should consult their doctor for the amount of water to drink per day.