The human being needs to drink sufficient water on a daily basis in order to maintain the delicate fluid balance in the body, but the water must be safe to drink and clean, healthy, and chemical-free to do any good.
Unfortunately, in many areas the tap water and even bottled water may contain trace elements of chemicals that, although they will not make you ill immediately, will have long-lasting cumulative effects that could lead to an impaired immune system.
Certain health studies encourage the drinking of de-mineralised water, but the most recent and conclusive studies show that de-mineralised drinking water is not natural, and that drinking water that contains trace minerals is the healthiest and best drinking water.
The Japanese actually consider de-mineralised water to be “dead†water, and mineral-rich water is referred to as “living†water.
Many experts agree therefore that the best drinking water is water that has been filtered by a home water filter or water filtrations system which selectively removes contaminants but leaves the naturally occurring minerals in the water.
Best Drinking Water Qualities
Drinking water that will promote health and wellness will have at least the first three of the following qualities, and optimally will have all six:
- Contaminant Free:The best drinking water contains no unhealthy toxins such as bacteria and viruses, synthetic chemicals, toxic metals, radioactive substances, or any treatment additives such as chlorine or fluoride;
- Mineral Rich: The water will still contain all naturally occurring minerals;
- Alkaline pH: The best drinking water will have an alkaline pH of between 7.0 and 9.5, and contain a healthy level of alkaline minerals such as calcium and magnesium;
- Micro-Clustered: Water that is electrolysed or “reduced” has smaller groupings of water molecules, and drinking this water can improve cellular hydration and the turnover of nutrients into the cells and toxins out;
- Anti-Oxidant: Ionised drinking water has a negative oxidation reduction potential and therefore neutralises free radicals in the body and slows the aging process in the body; and
- Good Taste: If your drinking water does not taste good, you will not drink sufficient water to stay hydrated.
For the best drinking water, invest in a mains water cooler with a triple action carbon filter. This will afford you easy access to chilled, great-tasting and healthy drinking water virtually 24/7 and will even encourage children to drink more water.
