Join us as we dive into what makes drinking water so vital to optimal health (What Pun?)

Water is part of our lives. It’s everywhere we look. I guess that’s why we take it for granted, until we are thirsty that is.

What makes water so important?

Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. By the time a person feels thirsty, his or her body has already lost over 1 per cent of its total water content.

Random Facts about Water

  • Around 75 % of the earth’s surface is covered with water. The total amount of water on the earth is about 326 million cubic miles of water.
  • The weight a person loses directly after intense physical activity is mainly weight from water (e.g. sweat), not fat.
  • Water leads to increased energy levels. Likewise, lack of water leads to energy slumps. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration.
  • Water is the primary mode of transportation for all nutrients in the body and is essential for proper circulation.

Source:  www.allaboutwater.org

For many eons, we would drink anything but water to satisfy our thirst – be it soft drinks, coffee, beer etc… however water has become cool to drink again. And it’s a good thing too, as roughly 70% of our body is made of water; approximately 80% when we are babies. 

Is All Water Equal?

As water is the most universal solvent we have, it very often dissolves the substances it comes into contact with, which can end up becoming part of the water itself.

This is why we have minerals in our water to begin with. Unfortunately this can also work against us when water is passing through polluted areas with rusty pipes or is treated with chemicals. Very often this can cause the water that comes out of the tap to be anything but healthy. The good news is there are ways to ensure that the water we drink is pure, clean and healthy, regardless of what it has been subjected to on its journey to the tap. More on that later.

Despite all the benefits that water provides, it’s estimated that more than 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. If you consider that our bodies are made of 2/3 water (i.e. we are basically water), its amazing many people still have poor drinking habits.

Coming up in this series of posts we will be looking at what’s in our water, what water is best to drink and how much water we need to drink to be healthy.

Speaking of which, how much water do you currently drink a day and what type of water do you prefer?

 

[Water Disclaimer: There is a great deal of chemistry involved in the discussion regarding the quality of water, and improving the quality of water through water filters or water ionizers. I am not a scientist, nor a chemist. I am not pretending to be either. I am just a person who is learning what he can and explaining what I understand as it relates to Water. If you have qualifications or experience in the field of water or water management, please feel free to share your perspectives and insights below]  

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