In dehydration why is water essential to health maintence?
This site will give you the clearest answer as to why water is essential to good health.
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In addition to the site posted by GuruBlue, you may also want to check this site which points out, "It lubricates the joints and eyes, aids digestion, flushes out waste and toxins and keeps skin healthy."
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=123