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The body needs water to live! We can go for days without food but if we go without water our body will start to break down and get sick. Water is 85% of our body mass and water is the key to living an flushing toxins out of the body to keep us healthy. www.blackdoctor.org

Other organs such as the kidneys, liver, and lungs are all primarily made up of water and require it for proper function. Your kidneys in particular need water to help cleanse and eliminate bacteria and waste from the body in the form of urine. Adequate hydration can also aid in digestion and liver function in addition to overall organ health. Even the lungs need sufficient water levels to prevent mucous linings from becoming too thick and adhesive.

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