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4 Health Benefits Of Treating Your Household Drinking Water

Annie Qureshi
Last updated: April 16, 2023 11:46 am
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Water is essential for a person. A glass of drinking water can quench someone’s thirst, regulate body temperature, aid body metabolism while flushing out toxins, and even help maintain a good mood.  

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1. It Can Enhance The Nutritional Content Of The Drinking Water2. It Enhances Water Taste And Smell3. It May Help You Recover From Sickness4. It Can Help You Manage Stress BetterConclusion

Even so, not all kinds of water are drinkable. Some may be contaminated and need to be purified first with the help of professionals. Contaminated water can cause disease once consumed. With that said, it’s vital to be mindful of clean access to your household drinking water. 

Check out the health benefits of cleansing your drinking water in your home with this article:

1. It Can Enhance The Nutritional Content Of The Drinking Water

Water consists of minerals and other substances that can help the body gain nutrients. However, filtering water can add more minerals that the body needs. For example, an alkaline water filter can help the body from digesting because it produces calcium and magnesium, which can serve as a mild laxative for the digestive process.  

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Some studies even mention that alkaline water can help slow bone loss and increase the body’s resistance to cancer and heart diseases. It may be because of how small the clusters of the alkaline water have, helping cells absorb them better. Alkaline water can help flush out more toxins and aid weight gain issues. If you intend to make your skin glow even better, it can also be a good choice. Filtered water can improve blood circulation and transport nutrients to skin cells, making them healthier. And even though these claims need further research, because alkaline water filters have that much potential, people can benefit well.  

Aside from this, an alkaline water filter, also known as an ionized water filter, basically produces chemical changes to the water by separating it into alkaline and acidic water. When it comes to the alkaline water filter’s acidic water product, it is unsafe to drink it because it can cause abnormalities to your PH level (the acidity level of your body). Too much acid can make you feel bloated and suffer from ulcers up to osteoporosis.  

In addition, too much acid can cause diabetes and obesity. The body’s pancreas produces insulin to provide energy to cells, so it’s good, to begin with. However, if there’s too much acid inside the body, the system starts to convert calories to fat. Even so, acidic water also shows some potential. Acid in nature can neutralize germs in the body and aid digestion. You may use acidic water for cleaning wounds or washing your dishes at home.

2. It Enhances Water Taste And Smell

Natural water may contain potent substances that can make it taste like sewage. Some of which are zinc, chlorine, and hydrogen sulfide. Thus, tap water may have undergone chemical treatment, organic interaction, and metal plumbing. And, of course, you may not want to drink water with metallic favor. Water filters can remove such substances, improving water taste. Some may often find it hard to drink water because they might prefer more flavorful fluids or find drinking water inaccessible. If you’re one of them, you may consider using a water filter to enhance water taste and smell and having a water jug. Drinking plenty of water everyday is critical because it can prevent your body from suffering dehydration and help you maintain your focus. Experts suggest that a person should take at least eight glasses of water every day or two liters.

3. It May Help You Recover From Sickness

People may get sick due to pathogens, most likely viruses or bacteria. Once they enter the body, they destroy cells and disrupt the body system. The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, alarms the immune system by ordering the body to retain more heat, making a person feel fever. The immune system sends out white blood cells to defend our body in response. Bacteria and viruses are also sensitive to temperature. They may live under normal temperature levels, but they might become weaker as it becomes higher. However, it can also make your body dehydrated. Excessive heat can vaporize water inside the body, slowing down metabolism and drying the skin. Drinking filtered water can help your body recover lost fluids and nutrients, boosting your defense against pathogens.

4. It Can Help You Manage Stress Better

Hot weather can contribute to stress. Aside from daily tasks that you may need to do at work or other responsibilities at home, these can make you irritated and disrupt your focus to do them efficiently. Furthermore, stress can affect your mood and behavior, leading to mental illnesses.  

Once you feel stressed, your adrenal glands produce cortisol, a stress hormone. Dehydration may cause your body to excessively produce cortisol that can leave your body under constant pressure, leading to physical and psychological disorders. Take your heartbeat as an example. When you feel mad or incredible sadness, you may notice that your heartbeat is faster than average. If your heart beats too fast, your body cannot get enough oxygen. Also, it may cause chest pain. 

Constant stress can lead to cardiovascular diseases. Thus, drinking water can help your mind take some breaths and relax while recollecting your focus. Filtering your drinking water at home can increase its effectiveness since it tastes better than tap water and is safer to consume.

Conclusion

Water is vital to a person’s life. It can help improve body conditions while preventing many diseases. Even so, not all kinds of water are drinkable. And to make it consumable, you may consider asking for professional help filtering your drinking water. They will ask for a fee, but it’s worth paying.

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