The Impressive Positive Impact Water Has on Your Health
Most people are aware of the importance of proper hydration. Unfortunately, the vast range of sports drinks, juices and still drinks often have consumers overlooking what a positive impact water can have on your health. Water is all around us, but this odorless, clear liquid is actually one of the best things we can incorporate into our diet.
The Benefits of Drinking Water:
There are a number of positive benefits of drinking water rather than sugary sweet drinks. Water is one of the best ways to stay hydrated, and it can help to flush toxins from your body and oxygenate the blood. Water is also a necessary component in the production of lymphatic fluid. The lymph system produces and distributes white blood cells, encouraging the immune system.
Water is also an essential part of all vital systems in the body. It is needed to keep the eyes and mouth clean, help you to digest food and to keep your joints lubricated. Water can also help with concentration and insomnia. The brain needs water to produce melatonin, which is needed to regulate sleep cycles.
Water Could Help You to Lose Weight:
If you are struggling to hit your optimum weight, you could find drinking water even more beneficial. Water is a natural form of appetite suppressant, helping you to feel fuller for longer and eat less. Drinking soda or sugary drinks may only appear to contain a few calories, but when you have several servings throughout the day, the calories and carbohydrates can add up.
Drinking sufficient water will also help to prevent digestive issues such as constipation, which could also be compromising your weight loss. Proper hydration will allow your body to flush waste from your body, boosting your energy levels and mood.
Additionally, research has shown that drinking chilled water first thing in the morning can help to boost your metabolism. This can be particularly beneficial if you drink it before your morning exercise. You could find that even if you stick to your usual exercise routine, you can experience a boost in your rate of weight loss.
Drinking Quality Water:
We cannot survive without water. While we can manage without food for several weeks, just a few short days without water and we would be in real danger. Before you go rushing off to grab a glass, you should consider the quality of your drinking water. Although municipal water treatment plans are regulated by the EPA, not every contaminant is monitored. This lack of stringent testing could mean that your drinking water contains higher levels of potentially harmful contaminants. Even the levels of highly regulated contaminants such as lead can be higher than legally required amounts. These higher levels can be the result of corrosion of older infrastructure, leaks in main water pipes and runoff after heavy rainfall. Fortunately, there is a great selection of domestic water treatment solutions available on the marketplace. These systems range from a basic water filtration jug through to more sophisticated whole house system. Water filtration allows for any potentially harmful contaminants to be removed from drinking water supplies, creating clean, safe drinking water the whole family can enjoy.
About The Author:
Greg Scott is President of Valparaiso based Miracle/EcoWater Systems, the premier water conditioning company in Northwest Indiana serving the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County areas. A 3rd generation water treatment professional, Greg grew up in the family owned business started by his grandfather in the late fifties. He has made water treatment his life and under his direction and high-standards, the company’s water treatment experience, knowledge, and products are unrivaled in region.
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