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to cystitis and kidney infections.

Digestion Without water, the contents of the colon (lower intestine) can dry out and get stuck, eventually causing diverticulitis. Constipation can also be a common problem, because water is needed to bulk out faeces. Drinking water, along with the intake of fruits and vegetables, helps to rehydrate this waste.

Fluid Retention When we are feeling puffy, as women often do before a period, drinking water is the best treatment for reducing fluid retention. If our body does not get enough water, it senses the shortage and begins to retain every drop it needs.

Breath Bad breath is a classic sign to tell us that we need to boost our water intake. Saliva helps cleanse the teeth of bacteria and keeps the tongue hydrated. Lack of water dries the mouth and prevents bacteria from being washed away.

Tips on drinking more water *Add flavored packets If water alone bores you, take advantage of the new flavor packets that are sold specifically to enhance the taste of water. *Get fun to go containers Always have water with you or in the car. Get good size, fun colored containers. The larger the container, the fewer the refills. *Change your daily habits Wake up to your first glass of water.
*Make it a rule to order water (with or without lemon) instead of a diet soda when you go out to eat. *Drink a glass before you eat Water helps to curb your appetite. It is easy to confuse hunger with being thirsty, so try water first. Drinking water makes you feel active. *Use straws, add ice and a lemon or even a small slice of orange Make this glass of water feel like a treat.

So what are we waiting for ? Let us drink eight glasses of water a day. It is easy, costs nothing and the benefits are life changing.

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