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Could something as simple as getting enough water in our bodies help us to be healthier? F.Batmanghelidj, M.D., has researched the effects of water both clinically and scientifically and his answer to that question is a resounding yes. He shares his knowledge of over twenty years on this subject in Water: For Health, For Healing, For Life. Dr. Batmanghelidj views water as nature's miracle medicine that is simple, safe, free, and effective. Simply adjusting our fluid and salt intakes can help us treat and prevent dozens of diseases, avoid costly prescription drugs, and enjoy vibrant health. We know that plants need water not only to survive but also to thrive. Our questions this month are taken from his book.

1. ________________ is one of the very last indications of dehydration of the body. By the time this indicates a water shortage, many delicate functions of the body have been shut down and prepared for deletion. Blurred vision Salivation Dry mouth None of the above 2. The human body is about 75% water and 25% solid matter. The brain is said to be about _____% water and is extremely sesitive to any dehydration or depletion of its water content. 50 60 75 90 3. Coffee, alcohol, some teas, and manufactured beverages can substitute for the pure natural water needs of the body? True False 4. The most significant and major complication of dehydratin is the los of a number of essential amino acids that are used to manufacture __________. transducers neurotransmitters calcium None of the above

5. We need to pay serious attention to our daily water intake because __________________ . It is the best lubricating laxative and prevents constipation It is essential for the body's cooling (sweat) and heating (electrical) system without water nothing lives All of the above 6. Only water that is free and can move about, the water you drink, generates hydroelectric energy at the cell membrane. It is not stored. True False 7. When we don't drink enough water, the cells become depleted of their energy. They then have to generate energy from _____________ rather than the water. blood food fire None of the above