Stay Cool This Summer: The Importance of Clean Water for Hydration and Wellness
As the heat increases, so does the importance of hydration with clean, fresh water. Contaminant free water is the best fluid to ensure hydration and support overall health. Proper hydration helps regulate body temperature, support brain function and mood, and keep our joints lubricated and our digestion smooth. In warmer temperatures, increased water consumption is important to maintain proper hydration.
It is imperative to look at the quality of water you consume when you increase your intake. Whether your water comes from a municipal water system, community well, private well on your property or somewhere else, contaminants including lead, pesticides and more are present in most water systems. These impurities can contribute to health issues and increased water consumption will only exacerbate the effects.
The best way to ensure safe, clean drinking water, that will not introduce additional toxins and contaminants into your body, is to utilize a whole home water filtration system. A whole home water filter will reduce your consumption of bottled water which is better for your health, wallet and the environment. Water filtration systems allow clean, mineral free water to run through your home faucets, making it easier to stay hydrated and healthy.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends active people consume at least 16 to 20 ounces of fluids, 1 to 2 hours before outdoor activity. After activity, you should consume 6 to 12 ounces of fluids every 10 to 15 minutes that you are outside. When consuming significant quantities of water, it is very important your water source is clean and contaminant free.
Contaminants including chlorine, heavy metals like lead and mercury, bacteria, pesticides, and even microplastics are present in our water. You can reduce your exposure to contaminants by installing a state-of-the-art water filtration system in your home. A good filtration system removes or reduces these contaminants, giving you access to clean, fresh water that supports overall health. Whether you’re using it for drinking, cooking, or even for your pets, cleaner water means fewer toxins entering your body.
The digestive system plays a crucial role in eliminating toxins in the body and drinking an adequate amount of water plays an essential role in digestion. Water keeps the digestive system hydrated, which is necessary for the production of digestive enzymes and gastric acid. In addition to the production of essential enzymes and acids, water itself helps break down food and absorb nutrients. Cleaner water means fewer toxins entering your body.
Water is also crucial for regulating body temperature. When the body gets too hot, it sweats, and the evaporation of sweat helps to cool the body down. Water helps the body absorb and dissipate heat, preventing overheating, and it also helps with maintaining a healthy core temperature. Summertime conditions require additional hydration through fresh, clean water to maintain an optimal body temperature.
“Approximately 60% of our body is made up of water,” says Sarah Adler, MS, RD, a performance dietitian with UCLA Health Sports Performance, Powered by Exos. “So we need to make sure we’re replenishing our losses, especially with increased sweating in the summer.”
Adequate hydration is also crucial for optimal brain performance as it affects various cognitive functions like memory, concentration, and attention. Dehydration can impair brain function, leading to symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
Hydration is key to your families’ health and having fresh filtered water flowing into your home makes optimizing your health easier than ever. Water Unlimited offers a Free Water Analysis test to see where your water may lie on the hard to soft scale. You can schedule your appointment HERE.
