Cool Oasis - Water Facts

• Low water drinkers are more likely to have dry itchy skin, headaches or feel tired and groggy when they wake up or at mid day...2 classic signs of dehydration.
• People are so unaccustomed to drinking water that thirst is often mistaken for hunger when in fact they are actually becoming dehydrated.
• Water regulates body temperature, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, removes waste, cushions joints, protects organs and keeps your skin elastic.
• Low water drinkers are far more prone to kidney infections and diseases.
• Drinking Tea, Coffee or Soft drinks is not as good as drinking water. Most of these drinks contain caffeine which are diuretics and cause the body to lose water through increased urination!.
• Many people wait to drink until they are thirsty, by which time the body is already dehydrated.
• The daily recommended intake of water is 2-3 litres, but less than 20% of people actually consume this , furthermore, in hot climates, the recommended intake increases dramatically.
• Increased water intake can help dieting as one glass of water can shut down midnight hunger
• The human body is about 66% water and your brain 75%.
• You can live without food for several weeks but only a matter of days without water.
• Drink more water and you will not feel so hungry, nor tired, your body will stay hydrated and your skin will look younger!"