Knowledge

What's in YOUR Glass of Water?

Four Sources of Water – What You Need to Know About Each

• Tap Water – Easy, quick, convenient. But how many pollutants lurk in your water? And what is your associated health risk? More on this in just a moment…
• Bottled Water – Did you know that 40% of bottled water is actually TAP WATER? With or without added filtration – you're paying through the nose for it. Worse, an independent test by the Environmental Working Group found arsenic, DPBs, and 36 other harmful pollutants hiding in bottled water. Read more about this below… Plastic bottles are a less than optimal idea too. They can contain the potentially hazardous chemical BPA and the devastating environmental impact is staggering.
• Distilled Water – Use with caution… Long-term use can invite health problems, because its minerals are evaporated out. So to try to maintain mineral balance, it sucks minerals out of your body. What's worse, the contaminants in the water are more concentrated in the finished distilled water. You can just imagine what that does to your health…
• Vitamin Waters – Don't be fooled… Vitamin waters contain high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial colors, additives, preservatives, and caffeine. Even worse… they use distilled water to produce these products – which as you just read, is one of the worst types of water you can consume.

How Much Water Does Your Body Really Need?

• I'm often asked what the ideal amount of water to drink on a daily basis is.
• A good rule is to use the color of your urine as a guide. When you're well hydrated, your urine should be clear, or nearly so.
• Please note this guideline does not work when you are taking B supplements with riboflavin which will turn your urine bright yellow.
• It's been estimated that over two-thirds of all people don't drink enough water, and suffer from some degree of dehydration.
• Did you know that just a 5 percent drop in body fluids can cause a 25 to 30 percent loss of energy?
• Unfortunately, many people turn to stimulants like caffeine and sugar to boost their energy level when they feel drained.
• Problem is, these substances only increase your need for more water, as well as potentially cause a myriad of other health issues.
• Next time you feel a drop in your energy, pour yourself a cool, tall glass of water and see if it doesn't make a difference in how you feel!

Why Your Body Needs Healthy Water

• Your body depends on clean water to perform its daily functions, such as digestion, temperature and blood regulation, respiration, and detoxification.
• In particular, your body's ability to flush out toxins and properly assimilate nutrients depends heavily on an abundant intake of clean, chemical free water. The more stress, toxins, and pollutants your body battles with each day, the more water it needs.
• The quantity and quality of the water you use largely determines your body's ability to shed excess fat and properly maintain your body's largest organ, your skin.
• While your entire body is 72 percent water, your skin is 80 percent water. Plentiful water is needed to maintain your skin's elasticity and moisture barrier.
• Your blood is over 90 percent water and uses water to transport oxygen, nutrients, and antibodies throughout your body.