Sunday, August 23, 2009

13 Unusual Facts You Should Know About Water

By Harvey Kent

Water is and always will the sign of life. It is the most important nutrient of our body. It is as important as the air we breathe. All our body functions are dependent on this liquid. This being said, the way we administer water and it's quality has a very profound impact on our health and well being. Here are 13 unusual facts about water that will help you be more healthy:

1) If you want to make the best choice for drinking water, you have to take into consideration the content of minerals it offers. It has to be balanced, and the best water for consumption come from accredited sources such as bottled spring waters both sparkling or flat.

2) Alcoholic drinks and beverages aren't the best options for quenching your thirst, far from it. Actually, they have a diuretic effect upon your body and thus they dehydrate you.

3) Water filters should be chosen based upon the type of water you have at home. A simple chemical analysis can help you spot undesired issues so that you can buy the best filter to fit your needs. Also their maintenance is just as important, so regular filter changes are a must.

4) Using ice to cool down your drinks can be harmful if you suffer from heart problems. The sudden shock derived from the difference in temperature can have a threatening impact on your body.

5) While eating please refrain yourself from drinking water because you tend to forget to chew your food properly. Proper mastication is necessary for a healthy diet.

6) Never drink hot tap water. It is very corrosive and often contains harmful agents. Cold tap water that has been boiled is far better for your body.

7) Every human uses 3 liters of water, on average, just to brush his teeth once. This is very wasteful and has harmful effects on the ecosystem. Please remember to close the tap while you brush and use a cup to rinse.

8) The human body is made up of 77% liquids. But did you know that a lot of the aliments you consume are also largely made up of water? For example carrots are 90% water, even though they are pretty hard.

9) During his entire lifespan an average person drinks about 60 000 liters of water. That's about 180000 12 ounce coke cans

10) Water shouldn't be transformed into a mineral source. Although it does contain minerals, most of them aren't organic and thus can't be assimilated by your body. They can also be harmful and can cause problems such as arthritis and kidney stones.

11) Humans can only drink fresh water. Only 3% of all the Earth's water is fresh and 3/4 of that is made up of glaciers. The rest of 97% is located in the earth's oceans.

12) 270 liters. That is the amount used and usually wasted each day by each of us. The most wasteful daily act is showering, totaling in 140 liters of wasted water. Submarine crew members on the other hand are trained to take short 2 minute showers that only us about 6 liters of water.

13) With the exception of distilled water, such as the one for your car radiator, all water is partly mineral. Even rainwater contains impurities.

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