Don’t let the title of this article fool you. You should drink 8 to 12 glasses of water per day in order to stay hydrated and improve your health. Why else should you have a glass per work hour? To prevent kidney stones!

Kidney stones have become a lot more common in recent years due to the processed food that is readily available to us. In fact, over half a million visits to the Emergency Room in the America are kidney stone related. While a smart diet and regular exercise are key to help prevent kidney stones, drinking around 12 glasses of water per day has been shown to decrease kidney stone recurrence by 50%! So have a drink because passing a stone is incredibly painful. If you don’t believe me, ask a person who has. For more on water and kidney health, click here:: Water & Kidney Stones – Could Help Be At Your Kitchen Sink?