Pure Bottled Water And Your Body

The benefits of good health cannot beSpring water - is water bottled from a natural spring
overemphasized for those who wish to lead a happysource. The majority of bottled water is spring water.
lifestyle. While good health does not guaranteeBe careful of your sources because spring water is
happiness it is certainly a key building block for a futuresubject to the same natural and man made
of well being, contentment and serenity.contamination as other unpurified water such as well
What are the basics of good health?and tap water.
Like most events in nature, development andTap or Well Water - It is best to avoid tap and well
maintenance of good health and a healthy lifestyle arewater, because most North American water supplies
simple in concept but take some work and dedicationcontain a myriad of toxins including: anti-biotics,
to achieve.hormones, chlorine, heavy metals, and pesticides. Test
Â- Healthy dietall well water for contaminants because the water
Â- Exercisetable that supports well water is often polluted. A high
Â- Minimize stress on a daily basisquality filtration or distillation system is recommended
Almost all of the common diseases that threaten usfor all tap/well water.
today can be avoided to a great degree by eatingThere are Many Forms and Qualities of Bottled Water.
right, adopting a program of regular exercise, andAlthough bottled water is perceived as a healthier,
stress reduction through techniques like meditation.safer choice over tap water in consumer surveys, that
The Role Of Pure Water as part of a Healthy Diet.is not necessarily always true. Most tap water is bad
Daily consumption of pure water is essential to afor your body but many bottled waters are not purified
proper diet. Basically, the human body can survive forand therefore not much better than tap water.
extended periods without food but can only last for aTwenty-five percent of all bottled water is actually
few days without water. Water is the essentialrepackaged tap water The more a consumer knows
element of your body: water cools the body and isabout the realities of bottled and tap water, the better
essential for the proper functioning of all the majorthey can be about selecting water based on purity and
body processes.taste.
Is Our Drinking Water Pure?Is Bottled Best?
In the whole world only 3% of all the water is drinkableIn a recent Gallop survey, most consumers indicated
and of that 3%, pollution is taking its toll. Much of thethey drink bottled water based on their perception it is
potentially drinkable water is now so polluted that it issafer and purer than tap water. Taste was the
undrinkable. Municipalities in the western word attemptsecond leading reason, while bottled water's
to supply drinking water but only do so withconvenience was also a factor.
contaminants and bacteria that is covered up byBottled water is considered a food, and thus regulated
significant amounts of chlorine.by Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tap water is
Scholars Have Noticedregulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
There have many studies of contaminated water and(EPA).
its effects on the human body. Many scholarsBoth varieties are subject to testing for contaminants,
recommend the use of purified distilled water as aand some bottled and most tap water contains
healthy substitute for contaminated water. Manycontaminates such as bacteria, arsenic, lead or
experts have published opinions on the subject (see:pesticides. Independent tests by groups such as the
Water Purification)National Resources Defense Council have found:
Other experts such as Dr. Andrew Weil explore theDistilled/oxygenated water however, does not contain
benefits of distilled water and explode many of thecontaminants.
myths surrounding this form of purified water.Other Facts:
The basic question many scholars as is "Why do-- Sixty to 70 percent of all bottled water in the United
people harm their health with adulterated drinking waterStates is packaged and sold within the same state,
when pure water is available?"which exempts it from FDA regulation. One in five
How Much Pure Water Do You Need?states does not regulate that bottled water.
To stay hydrated, you need to drink at least half your-- While most cities meet the standards for tap water,
body weight in ounces of pure water (spread out oversome tap water in 19 U.S. cities tested was found to
the day). Therefore, if you weigh 150 pounds, you needcontain arsenic, lead, and pesticides.
at least 75 ounces of pure water a day. Remember,-- In 1,000 bottles of 103 different brands of bottled
you cannot drink too much pure water-the more thewater, 22 percent contained synthetic chemicals,
better.bacteria and arsenic.
How Do You Know If You Are Hydrated?Most healthy adults can tolerate trace amounts of
Your urine should be almost clear once every 24contaminates if exposed, but some people are more
hours. Remember: Thirst is not a good guide-by thevulnerable and should be more aware of their water
time you experience thirst, you are already 2-3%source. These people include cancer patients
dehydrated, which means your energy is depleted byundergoing chemotherapy, patients who are HIV+
20-30%.positive or recovering from a transplant or major
What Counts Towards Your Pure Water Intake?surgery, and pregnant women, children, and elderly
The following sources of pure water can countadults.
towards your daily quotaBottled water that is purified by a distillation
Distilled/Oxygenated water - is the best choice. Distilledoxygenation process eliminates even the most minute
water is purified and It is rated purest and cleanest bytraces of contaminants. It is best however to buy
National Science Foundation, containing the leastpurified water from a supplier that is approved under
parts-per-million contaminants. Some water suppliersFDA regulations.
add oxygen in a process that enhances the pureWhy take a chance on your health because of the
water taste.water you drink?