Clean Drinking Water
There is a surprising connection between the quality of our drinking water and our longevity. There are many health benefits of increasing the amount and quality of the water we drink. All over the world and throughout time, wherever you find the healthiest, cleanest drinking water, you find the healthiest, most vibrant civilizations.
Once we understand that our bodies are over seventy percent water and that water controls virtually every aspect of our health, we can begin to understand its true importance. In addition to the water we drink, the water that we shower in, cook with, as well as prepare juices, teas, and coffee with all affect our health significantly. Water is the foundation of our bodies, and like any structure, if the foundation is of poor quality, strength and longevity will not be achieved.
The Myth of Bottled Waters: Are They Really Pure?
Bottled water has become a multi-billion dollar business, and is now the most profitable of all beverages. Millions of dollars are spent each week on ad campaigns to give consumers the perception that bottled water comes from some pristine mountain spring or magical underground aquifer. The truth is that bottled water is often little more than tap water in a bottle, and is not necessarily better than your own tap water run through a filter.
Federal regulations that govern bottled water only apply if it is transported across state lines, and then only require it to be "as good as" tap water. Most bottled water is bottled and sold within the same state to avoid regulations. There are no assurances or requirements that bottled water is of any higher quality than tap water. A Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) report stated that as much as 40 percent of all bottled water comes from a city water system, just like tap water. Now, more than ever, effective water purifiers should be used by individuals to ensure that they have safe drinking water.
