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By Cathy Wong, About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine since 2000

Why Drink Water?

Wednesday March 3, 2004
Approximately 75% of our bodies are comprised of water. It is a part of all body fluids, including blood, urine, perspiration, digestive juices, saliva, and lymph.

Water is necessary for detoxification, maintaining the health of the skin and mucus membranes, and cellular function and health of every organ system is dependent on water.

Many people do not drink enough water. Signs of chronic dehydration include headache, dry skin, tiredness, poor skin, and muscle pain. Read the full story.

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