The unfortunate truth is most people just don't drink enough water. We sometimes forget that our bodies are about 70% water, and our vital organs need water & oxygen to survive and thrive.
It is especially important for people with digestive disorders to be sure that they are getting an adequate amount of water per day.
When I speak to most people about their water intake one of the first responses I get is, "Does coffee count as water?"
The answer is a resounding NO.
Drinks like coffee and alcohol actually dehydrate you, so if you are only drinking coffee throughout your day, you are doing yourself a huge disservice.
The next question is most often,
"How much water per day is enough?"
There is a simple formula that will work for anyone.
Divide your body weight in 1/2, and that is the number of ounces of water you should try to drink a day. But, that is not to say you should ever force yourself to drink water if it does not make you feel good.
It is amazing what drinking a simple glass of pure water can do for you.
If you are not getting enough water throughout your day it can potentially cause...
- fatigue
- headaches
- irritability
- constipation
- you can also misinterpret your brain's signal for thirst as hunger (so next time you think you need that extra snack, have a big glass of water instead)
Now you may think all water is created equal, but that could not be more wrong.
These days our water is polluted with factory runoff, prescription drugs of all kinds, high levels of chlorine, and that is just the tip of the iceberg.
When it comes to bottled water, don't be so fast to put your trust in them. There have been companies that have been caught filling their bottles with tap water and selling it as natural spring water. Another reason bottled water is not the safest, is the way they are packaged, stored and shipped.
The plastics they use can leach harmful chemicals directly into the water, and when stored in warehouses or trucks when exposed to heat the chemical leaching process is exponentially faster.
Over the years I have tried many types of home water filters, including the most popular ones.
These days there are only 2 types of water that I can confidently recommend as the safest and most pure forms of water.
1. Find a natural spring by you!
You'd be surprised how close a spring might be to your front door.
The kicker, its FREE! Yes, I said free.
Just find your local spring at
and be sure to bring plenty of glass water jugs or mason jars with you!
(read his article or watch is video for great information on water)
He has a very affordable under or over the counter unit, but also has a whole house filter to be sure all of the water in your home is safe & clean.
I hope this helped to shed a bit of light on how important such a simple thing like water is.
Try to keep a bottle of water with you at all times to help remind you to keep up your intake. And be sure to invest in a high quality stainless steel or glass bottle to be sure you are keeping your clean water as pure as possible!
Happy hydration to you all!
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