The Benefits of Clean Water
The benefits of clean water and having plenty of safe water to drink are well known. Most of us have experienced the feeling of not getting enough water; when we feel sluggish and light-headed from being dehydrated. Many common health problems can be avoided by all of us if we simply drink more water. Staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water helps to flush out wastes from our bodies. Water is a transport medium for the nutrients our bodies need. Body temperature (perspiration) is regulated by the amount of available water in our bodies. Water also regulates the pH balance and supports a multitude of physiological processes. Being well hydrated elevates our energy levels and can help alleviate headaches. Severe dehydration causes a multitude of health problems, not the least of which are fatigue, depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, weakness, and loss of energy. But some people have plenty of water to drink. Take the rain forest, for instance. Water is everyw...