Inside this issue of Water Currents: Healthy hydration and how to choose the best water for your body!
HYDRATION: Drink More Water To Live A Healthy Life
It cannot be said or written about enough. We need to stay hydrated. Human bodies are composed of roughly 70% to 75% water, so it is no wonder that our body does not perform well when we are dehydrated. Severe dehydration can lead to serious complications. Adding more water to your diet will not only improve your overall health, it will help your body to function better.
- Headaches – often head pain is associated with dehydration
- Less Joint Pain – keeping hydrated can reduce joint pain by keeping cartilage soft
- Glowing Skin – regular water consumption can improve texture and skin color
- Weight Management – staying hydrated is essential for a healthy diet and can aid weight loss
- Regularity – water is essential for food digestion and constipation prevention
- Boosts The Immune System – staying well hydrated helps fight against many ailments.
- 2 Glasses of Water
after waking up helps activate internal organs - 1 Glass of Water
30 minutes before a meal helps digestion - 1 Glass of Water
before taking a bath or shower helps lower blood pressure - 1 Glass of Water
before going to bed can help avoid stroke or heart attack
What Is The Best Water To Drink?
Most doctors will recommend drinking purified water for the simple reason that we aren’t consuming impurities and minerals that our bodies can’t use and that might even be harmful. Water that looks clear isn’t always as pure as it can be or that we may think. The Quality of water depends on its source.
Purified water is an ambiguous term and there are many filtration systems on the market that will provide various degrees of purity.
The most common is reverse osmosis. Most reverse osmosis systems will remove 90% to 95% of dissolved substances, depending on what they are. It is the most economical and efficient means of providing a relatively high degree of purity. However, not all reverse osmosis systems are the same. They vary in performance, contaminant removal, purified water production, longevity and quality.
When looking for a reverse osmosis system, choose one from a reputable company that will provide the best contaminant reduction and independent certification of their claims.
The well being of our bodies is largely dependent on the quality of water we consume. Everyone deserves to have clean, clear, contaminant-free water. It should be the best it can be.