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Hi John
I think it’s safe to say that the average person at least somewhat realizes that drinking water is good for you.
Fair statement?
But our understanding that water is good for you is where it ends…because we’re not tipping our glasses like we should.
According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), forty-three percent of adults drink less than four cups of water a day. That’s broken down to 36 percent who drink one to three cups, and the other 7 percent who drink absolutely none.
Compounding this problem is the fact that our water is becoming increasingly contaminated, so even if you are diligent about drinking enough water for good health, you might just be undermining your health instead.
Let’s look at what your water needs are, how our water is becoming more and more toxic, and what you can do about getting the water your body needs—the best kind of water to drink.
Water becomes you
Your body is about 75% water, so it only follows taking enough in every day helps make a healthier you.
Water is the primary component of all your body’s fluids—including blood, lymph, digestive enzymes, urine, tears and sweat.
Plus it’s involved in almost every bodily function—circulation, digestion, absorption and elimination of wastes, to name a few.
Even your ability to heal from physical injuries depends on water! When you get injured, your bloodstream carries its repair substances to the injury site, and that bloodstream is about 81% water.
When toxins enter your body from the environment, they’re usually carried right back out by your urine (95% water) or your sweat (99% water).
And of course your skin needs water—it’s the best youth-enhancing skin “tonic” there is!
How much?
You should be drinking at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water a day at a minimum, and even more under the following circumstances:
- If you are engaging in exercise
- If you are working outdoors in hot weather
- If you are over age 65
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you are prone to heavy menstrual periods
For example, a person weighing 150 pounds should drink at least 75 ounces of water a day.
It’s becoming increasingly TOXIC
The earth’s water is in crisis—and that’s no exaggeration.
The US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) monitors about 80 toxic substances found in our drinking water. These include thing like:
- Trihalomethanes (THMs)—Chlorine is commonly
used to fight microbial contamination in water, but the chlorine can react
with organic matter in the water and create Trihalomethanes—a dangerous
carcinogen.
- Heavy metals like mercury—a known neurotoxin
that can harm your brain’s functioning
- Asbestos—which I think needs no explanation
- Pesticides like atrazine—a reproductive and
immune system toxin
- Plastics like styrene—which is associated
with increased risk or certain cancers
- Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses and
parasites
- Disinfectants such as chlorine and
chloramines
- Inorganic chemical including heavy metals,
asbestos, nitrates and nitrites
- Organic chemical like solvents, pesticides,
plastics and resins
- Radionucleotides such as radium and uranium
- Fluoride
If what I’ve said about tap water has you a bit creeped out right now, I understand.
Note that there are other sources of water, but they too have their drawbacks:
Well water comes primarily from groundwater supplies and can be very high in beneficial minerals such as iron, zinc, selenium, magnesium or calcium. But it can also contain heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and hydrocarbons (gasoline by-products). If you have a well, be sure to get your water tested regularly.
Spring water is the water found in surface or underground springs. Other than maybe having some chlorine added as a disinfectant, spring water is minimally processed and therefore has a vastly different taste from tap. Like well water, it can be a source of minerals, but also contaminants. If you have a natural spring nearby you can grab a sample of the water to test.
Bottled water can be derived from protected underground springs, wells or municipal supplies. Then it’s filtered through multi-barrier sources which could include reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light, distillation, micron filtration and ozonation. Water bottlers may also use chlorine for purification. Although it’s sometimes “cleaner” than tap water, you run the risk of plastic toxin contamination from the bottle which worsens with sun exposure, plus it also happens to be costly.
Filtered water (or purified water) involves the removal of harmful components of water in your home by carbon filtration, reverse osmosis or distillation. Below is a chart showing the differences between the three and the types of components they filter out:
|
Content
|
Tap
Water
|
Well or
spring
|
Solid
carbon filter
|
Reverse
Osmosis
|
Distillation
|
|
Chlorine |
Yes |
Not always |
Removes |
Not removed |
Removes |
|
Fluoride |
If added |
Natural if at all |
Not removed |
Removes |
Removes |
|
Bacteria |
Sometimes |
Possibly |
Removes |
Removes |
Removes |
|
Parasites |
Possibly |
Possibly |
Removes |
Removes |
Removes |
|
Pesticides |
Yes |
Likely |
Removes |
Removes |
Removes |
|
Solvents |
Likely |
Possibly |
Removes |
Not removed |
Not removed |
|
Heavy metals |
Yes |
Likely |
Possibly removed |
Removes |
Removes |
|
Basic minerals |
Yes |
Likely |
Not removed |
Removes |
Removes |
Clearly it’s preferable to drink water that you either know is pure (through having it tested—such as with well or spring water) or water with some kind of filtration, whether that’s bottled or through home filtration. Reverse osmosis can be costly, but I’ve had it in my home is it’s really worth it. Even a simple carbon Brita filter is helpful, and they’re pretty economical.
That being said, in addition to drinking your water, you can also…
Eat your water
Fresh fruits and vegetables not only give your body much-needed nutrients, but they’re a great source of water (and fiber too!).
At least half of what’s on your plate (and preferably 60% or more) should be fresh fruits and vegetables.
And if you want some great ideas on how to enjoy water-rich foods, pony on over to Great Taste No Pain
- http://www.greattastenopain.com/great.asp
or for gluten-sensitive people, Great Taste No Gluten.
- http://www.greattastenogluten.com/great.asp
Both systems will give you a collection of positively delicious recipes (many that feature natural food sources of water like fresh fruits and vegetables) that will make you love every bite of eating for great health.
Plus both systems show you what foods to pair together (as well as which food combinations to avoid) to help encourage more sound, thorough digestion and better absorption of nutrients.
Help your intestines recover from contaminated water abuse
Dangerous substances you take in with contaminated water (like tap water) not only can make you ill, but they wreak havoc with your intestinal flora too.
You see, the friendly bacteria in your system help to keep your gut wall strong, as well as assisting with digestion and keeping harmful bacteria under control. But when they are undermined by harmful toxins, they can’t do their important jobs…and your health can suffer as a result.
A healthy intestinal environment is one where these friendly beneficial bacteria outnumber the harmful bacteria—ideally you should have at least 85% helpful bacteria and 15% or less dangerous inhabitants.
A good diet can certainly help encourage this healthy balance, but since so many other factors (like stress, medications, toxins, smoking and inadequate sleep) can throw off your flora balance, diet may not always be enough.
That’s why probiotic supplementation can be helpful to so many people.
And Super Shield
is truly a Super Star in the probiotic world!- http://www.bluerockholistics.com/product/pross.asp
Super Shield contains potent, effective strains of 13 friendly bacteria that are robust and ready to take their place in your system. They'll help fend off harmful bacteria, keep your digestion smooth, beef up your immune system and help make your gut wall nice and strong so you can better eliminate toxins from all sources.
Water is truly your elixir of life.
So be sure to not only get enough for your needs, but help make it health-enhancing (not health-harming), get food sources of water, and of course help your gut recover from the effects of contaminated water so it can continue to protect you.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PPS: Always be sure to let your doctor or healthcare provider know what supplements you are taking.
PPPS: Rosetta feels alive again and has more energy!
I have been following the Great Taste No Pain plan for seven days now. I can't believe that with such simple tools and changing my eating habits have made such a big difference in my pain and suffering.
I have suffered with constipation, severe abdominal bloating and gas for the past fourteen months. I am still waiting to see a Gastroenterologist for the dreaded "scopes". But, in the meantime your book has taught me how to actually eat real food and feel alive again.
I have bought literally every over-the-counter medication to try and help myself and all have failed. I have noticed a difference in my energy levels and I am actually enjoying the food without pain.
This truly has "saved my life".
Sincere thanks
Rosetta
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