The Unanswered Question – Is Water Healthy?

Water makes up about 60 percent of our body and is found in large amounts in our earth and food. It doesn’t need much of an introduction because it’s found EVERYWHERE.

It’s necessary for proper cell and organ function and is necessary for the many important processes within our body.

But the question still stands, some are too embarrassed to ask, and some are too embarrassed to answer, Is water healthy? 

One would think because it’s found in so many different living things, and in such large amounts, that it is very important and we should be chugging it down.

Others say that because it is found in so many different things that we consume, such as coffee, caffeinated drinks, and foods, drinking straight water isn’t that important.

To me, the answer is somewhere in the middle and requires a little less regulation. Water is important, there’s no doubt in my mind, but drinking a set amount each day doesn’t make sense.

Our bodies regulate thousands of different processes and reactions, but when it comes to water, our bodies can’t tell when it needs water or not?

The idea that there’s some set amount just doesn’t make sense. Every day is different when it comes to weather, stress levels, exercise, and other variables, so the amount of water we drink everyday should probably be different.

And luckily, our bodies signal a need for water through thirst and desire.

On more stressful, active, and hotter days, more water is justified. I think that the period after a workout is one time when people should force some water down because it’s not uncommon to avoid water

When you want water, drink it. When you are thirsty, drink some water! Pretty simple if you ask me.

The real problem with water, in my opinion, is quality.

I may not advertise drinking large amounts of water, but I definitely support drinking high quality sources of water.

And like I said, this is the real issue.

So, What is High Quality Water and does it change the answer to is water healthy?

Yes, water is found in sodas, coffee, teas, and other beverages, along with food. But when it really comes down to usage, the body will likely have a better time dealing with a high quality glass of water than it will dealing with a can of soda.

There are some people who completely avoid water for that reason. They see sodas and other beverages are made from water, so what’s the point of drinking it?

To me, that’s like saying I could eat a diet completely based on fast food, because I can go buy synthetic vitamins at the store. The logic doesn’t add up.

In my opinion, high quality water is filtered, fluoride and chlorine free. The chlorine found in unfiltered waters acts as a pro-oxidant, and kills off bacteria.

Now, that may sound like a good thing, but chlorine does not discriminate between good and harmful bacteria, meaning when it gets in your system, it kills off the good bacteria which support your immune and digestive systems.

Why fluoride free? Fluoride competes with iodine, a necessary nutrient for proper thyroid functioning.

High quality water can be found through using an in-home reverse osmosis water system, by filling up your large water containers (if you use them) at companies which use reverse osmosis or at machines in stores which use reverse osmosis systems, and/or buying bottled artesian waters.

This isn’t that hard because most of the home-systems I have seen tend to use reverse osmosis, and when out, buying a bottled water can offer benefits over drinking non-filtered water.

Quick Tip I use With My Own Water:

Adding Celtic sea salt!

Now, I obviously can’t do this at all times, but I like to add 1/4 of a teaspoon to every couple of bottles of water I drink. This is just a tip that may offer some benefits, not necessary at all.

Why?

Good Celtic/French (purest form) sea salt can improve your health in many different ways.