Drinking Water, Water purification technologies

Why do We Drink Water

Don’t be surprised that water is a basic substance living creatures are made of. A human being is about 65% water (the number varies between 60 to 75 % from person to person). The most “watered” parts of our body are lungs, kidneys, liver and blood – they are 85 % water. Then comes brain, heart and muscles with 75% of water. Then don’t forget about skins that’s made up of 60% water. And what’s quite unbelievable but nevertheless true even bones are 20% water. This explains why even the smallest amount of water you drink can effect your body either in positive or negative way.

If you want to be healthy you have no way but drinking a lot of water. The more active a person is the more water he needs. Any dietician, sports coach or general practitioner will recommend you to drink a lot of water especially on condition that you are engaged in sports, dancing and any other physical activity. The smallest amount you need is 8 glasses of water per day. But considering that water is the foundation of life even 8 glasses is not enough.

If you drink enough water every day you help you body greatly. You make your skin soft and beautiful. The blood circulates more effectively and easily. Kidneys and liver that are in charge of removing toxins from the body can work much better on condition there’s no deficiency in water. Besides water can treat you form headaches. Those who have problems with digestion can solve their problems simply by drinking water. Water is especially vital for those who suffer from constipation.

How to Drink Water
Just “Drinking Water” is not enough. If you follow some advice you can multiply benefits you get from drinking water. Here you can find 5 rules of an efficient “water drinker”

1. Drink when you are thirsty.
2. One cup of water during the meal will help you body to digest food.
3. Then drink one more cup between meals.
4. If you’re going to exercise drink 1-2 cups of water before it so that the body shouldn’t be dehydrated.
5. Don’t forget about a cup of water per hour when you’re doing sports.

But what is as much important is the quality of water. It’s recommended to drink water from water filters. Even if your house is equipped with a whole house water filter it’s worth installing additional water filters that are based on other water purification technologies (reverse osmosis water filters, carbon water filters and many others).