The elixir of life
The elixir of life
Tuesday April 24 2007 19:46 IST
Water, that magical substance from which all life springs forth, is essential to the very existence of every life form on earth.
During summer, when we tend to lose vital body fluids due to perspiration, drinking pure water becomes inevitable not only to maintain immunity against diseases, but also to look fresh and feel good.
The human body is 75 percent water, while brain contains 85 percent of water. The blood, made up of 92 percent water, carries oxygen and essential nutrients to capillaries where they are released into a water-based fluid that surrounds the cells called lymph. From the lymphatic fluid, nutrients are transferred to the cells and toxins are removed, keeping the entire system nourished and cleansed for optimum efficiency. Water - essential to life Water serves as a lubricant that cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including spinal chord, from shock and trauma. It also regulates body temperature, aids digestion, works to keep the muscles and skin toned, and assists in weight loss. Water regulates all functions of the body, and in its absence we can survive only for a few days.
Most of us are chronically dehydrated. Increasing temperatures and humidity leave us vulnerable against dehydration-related diseases such as diarrhoea and dysentery. When water in the system is depleted, disease symptoms appear as a result of the body’s attempts to ration its vital water stores.
Arthritis, ulcers, colitis, constipation, hypertension, asthma, allergies, diabetes, low back pain, angina, migraine headaches, stress and depression can be all symptoms of dehydration. Water retention is actually a sign of severe dehydration, resulting in the kidneys’ efforts to conserve water. Instead of taking diuretic medications, this imbalance can be often corrected by drinking water. Pollutants in drinking water Drinking water contains numerous pollutants, which have devastating effects on health. Contamination from agricultural pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, improper disposal of toxic chemicals, and harmful microbes and pathogenic parasites -- all contribute to the pollution of ground and surface waters.
Lead, often found in the joints of water pipes, can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, kidney and liver problems, hyperactivity and learning disabilities. Volatile organic chemicals that come from pesticides and herbicides are often undetectable in drinking water, and can cause cancer, kidney, liver and brain damage, reproductive problems and immune system deficiencies.
Chlorine content in water mixes with water’s natural organic compounds causing the creation of trihalomethanes, a toxic substance linked by numerous studies to bladder and rectal cancer. Fluoride content, on the other hand, has harmful effects on the brain, cells and tissues, and on blood, teeth and bones. In India, occurrence of both chlorine and fluoride in top aquifer system is endemic in many places. Ensuring safe water Given the poor quality of water and rampant contamination, point-of-use (at home) water purification has become an absolute necessity. Many kinds of water purification systems are available. An ideal water purifier removes only contaminants, and leaves the essential minerals and nourishing elements intact.
Bottled water may not be essentially pure, as most bottled water brands are essentially nothing but reprocessed tap water. Boiling water is not only a time consuming chore, and does not kill all germs and remove particulates. Boiling is also ineffective against any chlorine and cysts present in water.
Good health and well being of the family is one of the most important priorities of life. Hence, we should drink enough water per day. And that, again, is possible if we have a sound purification system that no only suits our needs, but guarantees us 100 percent safe water.
Tuesday April 24 2007 19:46 IST
Water, that magical substance from which all life springs forth, is essential to the very existence of every life form on earth.
During summer, when we tend to lose vital body fluids due to perspiration, drinking pure water becomes inevitable not only to maintain immunity against diseases, but also to look fresh and feel good.
The human body is 75 percent water, while brain contains 85 percent of water. The blood, made up of 92 percent water, carries oxygen and essential nutrients to capillaries where they are released into a water-based fluid that surrounds the cells called lymph. From the lymphatic fluid, nutrients are transferred to the cells and toxins are removed, keeping the entire system nourished and cleansed for optimum efficiency. Water - essential to life Water serves as a lubricant that cushions joints and protects tissues and organs, including spinal chord, from shock and trauma. It also regulates body temperature, aids digestion, works to keep the muscles and skin toned, and assists in weight loss. Water regulates all functions of the body, and in its absence we can survive only for a few days.
Most of us are chronically dehydrated. Increasing temperatures and humidity leave us vulnerable against dehydration-related diseases such as diarrhoea and dysentery. When water in the system is depleted, disease symptoms appear as a result of the body’s attempts to ration its vital water stores.
Arthritis, ulcers, colitis, constipation, hypertension, asthma, allergies, diabetes, low back pain, angina, migraine headaches, stress and depression can be all symptoms of dehydration. Water retention is actually a sign of severe dehydration, resulting in the kidneys’ efforts to conserve water. Instead of taking diuretic medications, this imbalance can be often corrected by drinking water. Pollutants in drinking water Drinking water contains numerous pollutants, which have devastating effects on health. Contamination from agricultural pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, improper disposal of toxic chemicals, and harmful microbes and pathogenic parasites -- all contribute to the pollution of ground and surface waters.
Lead, often found in the joints of water pipes, can cause damage to the brain and nervous system, kidney and liver problems, hyperactivity and learning disabilities. Volatile organic chemicals that come from pesticides and herbicides are often undetectable in drinking water, and can cause cancer, kidney, liver and brain damage, reproductive problems and immune system deficiencies.
Chlorine content in water mixes with water’s natural organic compounds causing the creation of trihalomethanes, a toxic substance linked by numerous studies to bladder and rectal cancer. Fluoride content, on the other hand, has harmful effects on the brain, cells and tissues, and on blood, teeth and bones. In India, occurrence of both chlorine and fluoride in top aquifer system is endemic in many places. Ensuring safe water Given the poor quality of water and rampant contamination, point-of-use (at home) water purification has become an absolute necessity. Many kinds of water purification systems are available. An ideal water purifier removes only contaminants, and leaves the essential minerals and nourishing elements intact.
Bottled water may not be essentially pure, as most bottled water brands are essentially nothing but reprocessed tap water. Boiling water is not only a time consuming chore, and does not kill all germs and remove particulates. Boiling is also ineffective against any chlorine and cysts present in water.
Good health and well being of the family is one of the most important priorities of life. Hence, we should drink enough water per day. And that, again, is possible if we have a sound purification system that no only suits our needs, but guarantees us 100 percent safe water.
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