Water drinkers have so many water choices to choose from these days. From tap, filtered, distilled or spring water, many consumers may not fully understand all of the differences. In a previous blog, we went over these different water types for drinking. Here we will be focusing specifically on home water filtration systems compared to natural spring water.
Water hardness can be defined simply as the amount of magnesium and calcium ions dissolved in a given water source. Many people believe that all water is the same, but its makeup varies depending on where it comes from and how it is treated.
Some sources of water, such as spring water, contain naturally occurring and important minerals and electrolytes due to environmental conditions where the water is found. Other sources of water for drinking utilize filters or water softeners to remove those valuable minerals or even to add fluoride.
Increasing your water consumption is a component of certain weight loss programs. And while the “formulas” of diets aren’t always science-based, studies suggest drinking more water in a day may help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Water is considered the ultimate sustainable resource because of the hydrological cycle that returns water to nature in the form of rainfall so that it can be used again and again.However,duringthatprocess,watercollectsbothnaturalandartificialimpurities.
Theterm"impurities"referstothingsinwaterotherthanH2Omolecules.Someofthesearenaturalandimprovewaterquality,likenaturallyoccurringmineralsfromrocksedimentsunderground.Otherimpuritiesarefrommanmadechemicalprocesses.
Unfortunately, it seems like our modern world has complicated the drinking water process. There is much discussion and debate about drinking water purity and impurities, but simply put, water coming from an uncontaminated natural spring water source is exactly how it should be: Nothing added, nothing removed.
60% of your body is made up of water. It is crazy to think that we are all basically walking, talking, living, breathing water molecules—but it's true. We're flesh, bone, and lots and lots of water. It might be tempting to think that we would all need to "fill the tank" and drink as much water as possible. However, according to the respected Mayo Clinic, "no one size fits all." Knowing your body will help you determine how much water you should enjoy each day.
Life is all about cycles of birth, growth, decline, and renewal. Things that last “forever” typically aren’t helpful or healthy and should be viewed skeptically.
Even the longest-living organisms like trees that survive for many thousands of years eventually die and decay, making way for others. It’s just natural. That’s why so-called “forever chemicals” are very concerning.
Aw, swimming. It’s so nice to relax by the pool. The water is so fresh and clear, with the reflections of the summer sun bouncing off the ripples. I love this... sitting here by the pool with a refreshing, ice cold bottle of water. This water feels so good going down and tastes amazing. I’m thirsty—so thirsty… [Huh? Wha'?] Darn! Just a dream. That pool and summer sun felt so good... maybe I can go back back to sleep real quick. But... shoot... now I'm so thirsty. Ugh!
Working out is excellent for your physical health and overall well-being. However, exercising takes a toll on your body and its resources, especially if you do vigorous workouts.
When you “work up a good sweat” while exercising, the fluid that’s dampening the front of your shirt has to come from somewhere! So does the water your body is using internally to endure and recover from the session. If you’re not aware of your water needs and taking action to address them, it’s easy to suffer from dehydration. If you become dehydrated, you can experience symptoms ranging from intense thirst and weakness to muscle cramps, spasms, and elevated blood pressure.
You’ve probably experienced this: You wake up in the morning, grab a glass of water that you intentionally or unintentionally left out overnight, and take a big swig of that room-temperature water. Your immediate reaction is, “That’s stale water!”
And while “stale” may not be the ideal descriptor, you’re not wrong. It has an unmistakably stale taste as it goes down and may also leave a bad taste in your mouth.
When you think of the top companies in any industry, it’s likely that the first thing that comes to mind is their product. You think about how it looks, how it performs, and how it makes you feel when you use or consume it.
But there’s another factor in the appeal of companies you prefer—one that’s just as important to their success (and your ranking of them) as their products. The best companies provide great customer service.
