Water. It’s the most common compound on earth, so why not put it to use? Water has many medicinal applications, and today we’ll highlight 7 diseases that can be reduced or even cured by drinking water.
1). Heart Disease -- Water thins and dilutes the blood, which aids in better circulation. A study of more than 20,000 participants found that men who drank more than 40 ounces of water per day cut risk of CAD by 46%. Women had an even greater response, cutting their risk by 59%.
2). Diabetes -- Because water contains no calories or sugar, it doesn’t raise the blood glucose level. Water dilutes the high concentration of sugar in the blood, and is the only substance that is absorbed and not digested.
3. Cancer -- Adequate water intake helps to prevent colon cancer. One study reported that adequate water intake reduced the incidence of colon cancer in men by 92%, breast cancer in woman by 79%, and bladder cancer by 51%.
4). Obesity -- Did you know that 2 glasses of water increased the metabolic rate by about 30% in one study? Researchers believe that an increase in water intake of 6 glasses per day could burn about 5 lbs of fat per year.
5). Urinary Tract Health -- Our kidneys are sophis ...
