WATER- Meaning, Purpose, Uses, Importance

Water Q&A

The definition of water,

a colourless, odorless, transparent, tasteless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers and rain. Is the basis of all fluids of living organisms.

Q: What is the main purpose of water?
A: Believe it or not, the main purpose of water is a lubricant. An example of what I mean, its found in saliva and is a substantial component in the fluid surrounding joints. It is also in and surrounding body structures like the brain, spinal cord, eyes etc.

Q: What is the role of water in the body?
A: Your body uses water in all its cells, organs and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions.
Your body loses water just by breathing, sweating and digestion. It is important to hydrate as often as possible by drinking fluids and foods that contain water.


Q: What makes water so important?
A: Water is the solvent that transports many essential molecules and other particles around the body. These include nutrients and waste products from the bodies metabolic processes. Particles like some ions and molecules need to be able to move around biological organisms.  Water helps your body recover from mental and physical  fatigue.

Q: What are the 4 functions of the water in the body?
A: -Cell Life, water is essential for cells to function properly.
 it enters into the composition of the cells.
-Chemical and Metabolic reactions.
-Transport of nutrients and the removal of waste.
-Body Temperature regulation.

Q: What is the domestic use of water?
A: Domestic water use is the use of water that is used for indoor and outdoor household purposes, such as drinking, preparing food, bathing, washing clothes & dishes, brushing your teeth, watering your yard & gardening and even washing your pets.

Q: How does water help you lose weight?
A: -Drinking water helps boost your metabolism, cleanse your body of waste and acts as an appetite suppressant.
- Drinking more water helps your body stop retaining water leading you to drop those extra pounds of body weight.

Q: What are some overlooked health benefits  of water?
A: - Increases brain power and provides energy.
     - Prevents cramps and sprains.
     - Prevents back aches.
     - Improves your complexion
     - Prevents headaches
                                                - Improves heart health.
                                                - Prevents bad breath.

Q: What are some ways dehydration affects your brain?
A: - Affects your mood
     - Reduces cognitive & motor skills
     - Makes you more sensitive to pain.
     - Affects your memory.

These questions were the questions I asked myself when I thought about water. What do you think about water after reading this? Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know!

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Ocean Plastic Pollution- We Are The Solution!

Ocean Plastics,

Plastic ocean pollution injures and kills marine life, spreads toxins and is a potential threat our health.

In 2015, a key study concluded the ocean contains so much more degraded plastic the previously  believed. It is estimated that 150 million tons of plastic pollutes our oceans, with 8 million tons annually, this is equivalent to a garbage truck load every minute.

A 2016 study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, predicted that our oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2050, if we don't take action now to reduce the flow of plastics throughout our oceans.


A Threat To Ocean Life,

Only part of our oceans pollution is visible. Most of it consists of tiny degraded particles swirling around and spreading across 16 million square kilometres of ocean surface. This area is the size of
the U.S and Australia combined.

There are 2 ways that plastic particles:

1) Particles become lodged in the digestive systems of animals, leading to impairment and death. Fish, turtles, sea birds, sea lions and whales can die a horrible death by eating or becoming entangled in plastic. Recent studies found 1/4  of the fish at markets in California and Indonesia contain plastics in their guts in the form of micro fibres.
2) Plastic particles can absorb toxins already in the water and spread them all throughout the marine food web, possibly to humans if we eat ocean fish. A lot of plastic pollution is single use packaging. 9/10 items  recovered by the ocean conservancies annual coastal clean up are some form of packaging or fast food dining supplies.

Plastic Free Ocean's, The Kaisei Project

In April 2008, a man named Richard Owen, a building contractor and scuba diver instructor, started the Environmental Clean-up coalition to solve the problem of pollution in the North Pacific. They are working with other groups find a safe way to remove the plastic organic compounds from our ocean's.

A project to study and clean up the garbage patch was called Project Kaisei and it launched in March 2009. By August 2009, two ships from the project (RV New Horizon & The Kaisei)  was researching the garbage patch and realized the possibility of commercial scale collecting and recycling operation.

Project Kaisei is the ocean clean up initiative of Ocean Voyages Institute. It is a non-profit organization based out of San Francisco.  The marine debris collection equipment tank convened by Project Kaisei has an excellent team of naval architects and marine scientists that assisted with the design and evaluation of innovative approaches to help clean marine debris collection devices and systems.

Using traditional fishing methods and oil spill clean up technology, like skimmers, for the collection of plastic at the surface are some of this groups evaluation process. Project Kaisei continues to focus on finding safe solutions, major clean up as well as global education and prevention.


We Are The Solution To Pollution,


It is important to remember that every person can have a positive influence on our oceans and our environment. We are very aware of the impact that plastic pollution is having on our  marine environment. The solution starts with us!!!!

These simple steps will help stop the biggest sources of plastic pollution from reaching our oceans and harming our marine life, if implemented correctly.

-Ban the use of plastic bags in our life. We can take our own reusable bags to help reduce the use of plastic.

-Use our own reusable drink bottles or coffee cups. This will make us both versatile and environmentally friendly.

-Steer clear of products with microbeads, such as Aveda tourmaline charged exfoliating cleanser and radiant skin refiner. Bicelle cleansing cream. Burts bees deep pore scrub, Neutrogena naturals purifying pore scrub and so many more.

-Arrange a clean up in your town. This simple act of picking up even just a small amount of litter makes the world of difference. SEE IT, BIN IT!!!!!!!!!!

Our nation has so many groups running exceptional education programs for school kids. The bring
the message to schools and help the next generation plan what we can do to stop  plastic from even making it to our oceans.

There is so much we can do individually and together to help ocean pollution. If you want to know more about what you can do and how you can Go Green! and help our environment visit the link below.

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PH Balanced Water- Acidic and Alkaline

PH Balanced water-  Acidic and Alkaline uses

Quick science lesson:

Some benefits to drinking alkaline water:

pH balance water is created from Innovative Water Technology. These devices filter water from your tap and produces Alkaline and Acidic waters through electrolysis. These waters can be used for all sorts of purposes such as drinking, cooking, cleaning and beauty.

1) Ionized Alkaline pH  water is a amazing source of hydrating in the healthiest way. Not only does it taste better but it is also more readily absorbed in the body. This increases the drinkability of reducing the bloated feeling from drinking the recommended daily intake of 8 glasses a day.

2) Micro-Clustering- Evidence of  a phenomenon called micro-clustering refers to the very small structured molecules in Alkaline Water.

3) Free Radical Scavenging: Ionized Alkaline pH balanced water supports wellness of our organs and promotes their health as well. Alkaline water has shown to be an antioxidant free radical scavenger.

4) Detoxification: Our bodies rely on water for flushing toxins. Ionized Alkaline Water aids in the neutralization of free radicals and addresses the bodies hydration needs.

PH Balanced Water- 5 Types Of Water:

Strong Alkaline Water: 11.0 pH, This water is not for drinking. Strong alkaline water preserves your hygiene in your daily life due to its strong cleaning effect. It has dissolving and heat conducting properties.

 Uses For Strong Alkaline Water.

-Food Prep, remove rawness from food such as green onions, bamboo, wasabi and flowering fern.

-Cleaning, Clean cutting boards and dish cloths. Good for cleaning oil and tough grime from vents and other general kitchen cleaning. 

-Stain Removal, the extra strength absorption power will remove coffee, soy sauce and oil with ease. Also great for stubborn toilet bowl stains.

- Dishes, uses less detergent when washing your dishes. Save on water as only 1/3rd 

to 1/4 of the usual amount of water is adequate for rinsing off detergent.

Alkaline Water: 8.5-9.5 pH, this type of water is perfect for drinking and healthy cooking. It works to restore your body to a more alkaline state, which optimizes health.

Uses for Alkaline Drinking Water,
-Drinking, By drinking alkaline water throughout your day you will hydrate your body rapidly. Unlike tap water, it has no unpleasant odor, taste lighter and has a pleasantly sweet flavour.
-Food Prep, clean vegetables and fish. Enhance the flavor of broccoli, onions, bamboo etc. by  pre-boiling the Alkaline Water. This way you will use less condiments and salt.
-Coffee & Tea, You will be surprised at the wonderful aroma of tea and coffee when prepared with Alkaline water. You can use less coffee and tea and still achieve a full rich taste due to the waters extractable ability.
-Soups & Stews, Alkaline water draws out the flavor of ingredients so they get tender and juicy. Therefore, food doesn't need as much seasoning and excess salt can be avoided.
-Plants, By using alkaline water for your plants it may give freshness and life to them. The water stimulates germination and improves seedling development.

Neutral Alkaline Water: 7.0 pH,  this water has not been through the process of electrolysis and is free of chlorine, rust and cloudiness.

Uses for neutral alkaline water,
-Medication, neutral water is delicious drinking water that is easily absorbed by your body & is great for taking your medication.
Baby Food/Formula, preparing baby foods or formulas with this water allows for max absorption of all the important minerals and nutrition that your little needs to grow healthy.



Acidic Water: 4.0-6.0 pH, this water is not for drinking. It's a slightly acidic water is recognised for its astringent effects. Acidic water at this pH level is terrific for gentle cleaning and beauty care.

Uses Of Acidic Water,
-Face Wash, the astringent properties of acidic water are very effective e in toning and firming your skin. This water is also a excellent toner after shaving.
-Hair Care, Use this water instead of conditioner after shampooing. It reduces  annoying tangles and brings out a radiant shine. Keep in a spray bottle and spray all over your face and hair when your out and about.
-Pet Care,  spray your pet with this water and brush  after words to obtain soft and shiny fir.
-Polishing, you can polish mirrors, eye glasses, glass objects and windows.
-Cleaning, remove dirt from hardwood, ceramic tiles etc. without leaving a sticky residue.
-Frozen Foods, spray foods with the acidic water when freezing so that the food, including shrimp and fish, do not lose its flavor when thawed out.

Strong Acidic Water: 2.5 pH, this water is not for drinking. It has disinfecting properties. Use strong acidic water to sanitize kitchen utensils, counter tops etc. to keep areas safe and clean.

Uses For Strong Acidic Water,
-Cleaning & disinfecting, sanitize knives, cutting boards, dish towels and kitchen cloths etc. Clean and disinfect in and around the kitchen, which is a breeding ground for germs. For a more powerful  disinfecting clean you can use the strong alkaline water before the 2.5. Please Note: After the use of strong acidic water, metals that rust easily should be wiped with a dry cloth because of the strong acidity.
-Hygiene, disinfect your hands, tooth brush or even as a mouth wash. Keep a spray bottle in the bathroom for easy access.
-Commercial Operation, beauty salons, hair salons, restaurants, agriculture, colleges, daycare centers, pet shops and nursing homes would benefit greatly from high acidic water. as well as the 11.0 & 6.0.

Well, there is a run down of only a few options you have when using the Alkaline and acidic waters in your day to day life. As you can see you can basically convert everything in your home or business just by using these pH level waters.

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Alkaline Water vs Tap and Bottled Water

Alkaline water vs Tap and Bottled Water:

Plastic is not just bad for the planet, its not good for us either.
Bottled water companies increasingly use BPA free plastic, but laced into plastic bottles are other chemicals that can seep out if the bottles are exposed to heat or sit around for a long time.
Tap water is better in some ways because you are able to get minerals but Alkaline water is even better then tap water and bottled water.
This is why:

History of Bottled Water,

Bottled water was first sold in the US in the 1700s. The very first documented case of commercially distributed bottled mineral water  dates all the way back to 1767. The mineral water was sold in glass bottles at Jackson's Spa in Boston. This water was promoted as a therapeutic product and it was believed that drinking and bathing in the water could cure many common ailments.



Plastic bottles were invented in the 1940's, cheap plastic bottles have been around since 1947.  In the 1960's  a stronger high density polyethylene was introduced and water bottles became more wide spread.

By 1973, the invention of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) allowing fizzy drinks like coca cola and carbonated water to be bottles and took their use to a whole new level.

A $5 million dollar advertising campaign for the French brand Pierre. This is when bottled water really started to take off.

 It was targeted for sophisticated baby boomers. This sparkling water was promoted as a high status classy drink.

The tagline was " Earth's First Soft Drink"

Bottled water is now more popular than soda. In 2016, sales of bottled water overtook soda in America for the first time. The beverage marketing corporation stated that the nation consumed 39 gallons of bottled water compared to the 38.5 gallons of soda.

Soda manufacturers are the biggest producers of bottled water in the world. We will spend an estimated 9.8 billion on bottled water this year. 

 This will create 4 billion pounds of trash and cost our communities $70 million to clean it up.

Bottled water is not safer, better tasting or more convenient than tap water.


Bottled water is inaccurately perceived as the healthiest water choice, but the reality of it is that a lot of bottled water is derived from municipal waters.

The purification process removes everything from bottles water, not just the pollutants. This leaves the water void of any nutrients as well as benefits that are naturally in pure water.

The purified water is then placed in a plastic bottle, which may add contaminants  in your drink. It takes about 1 million tons of polyethylene terephthalate plastics for the production of bottled water. PET are petroleum derived plastics that have been suspected of leaching hormone disrupting chemicals into the water.

You may try to save money by having large  jugs filled or delivered to you home, but beware of bacterial infection.

Bacteria grows best in warm moist places, a threaded bottle cap is a perfect place to hide. If this bacteria is ingested it can cause many gastrointestinal health risk.


Is Tap Water Better?

Tap water is definitely cheaper and more convenient than bottled water.

The main concern with tap water is the mystery of what may trickle down the water chain and into your water source.

Since 2004, there have been 315 pollutants found in tap water. Over half  of these pollutants are completely unregulated and can exist in any amount.






Is there any other options? Is Alkaline water good?



There is one other option! Want to find our more about what Alkaline water can do for your body and how you can go green with alkaline water? Click the link below, you wont be disappointed!

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Cost Comparisons of Bottled, Tap & Alkaline Water,

I will let you be the judge of what you think about these cost comparisons. I think you will agree that the cost of bottled water and risks of  tap water are not what we thought and how important it is to be attentive to our hydrating needs. Until next time. Stay Hydrated!!!!!

                              

Hydration 101-Restoring pH balance in the body

Your Body Is Water

Drinking water everyday is crucial to maintaining good health.  Our bodies are 70% water.

 Many of the beverages we choose to drink instead of water have things in it that our bodies don't need, such as sugar and caffeine.

 Those beverages only give us a temporary boost and their corrosive acidic levels are detrimental to our health, do not satisfy our thirst and make us feel fatigued and dehydrated.

 Such bad habits take a toll on our health as well as our energy and overall happiness.

Alkaline 101-What is alkalinity?

As with most things in life, optimal health begins with balance. Its that simple, our bodies must .maintain a pH level of 7.3 which is slightly alkaline.

 A  scale pH scale is used to determine .whether a substance is acidic or alkaline. On a scale  7.3 is neutral. Anything above 7 is considered alkaline and everything below 7 is considered acidic.

The pH levels of your body affect every cell. Having the correct balance of acid-alkaline will help you obtain optimal health. Since modern lifestyles are full of stress and acidic foods, our bodies are flooded with acid.

Becoming Overly Acidic Is A Threefold Process

1) If to much acidic foods are ingested, your bodies natural ability is overlooked.

2) Pathogens enter the body and create bacteria, yeast and other microforms. These are living organisms and hey eat and create waste in the form of toxins which are absorbed into our bodies.

3) When your body is overloaded then acids are improperly eliminated. The body then uses breath, mineral reserves and fat to neutralize acids.

Pre-Hydration Prevents Dehydration

Throughout the day you lose water through your breath, sweat and urine. Sweating is the bodies natural cooling mechanism. When you don't replace the water lost, your body cannot perform at optimal level.

This is why its so important to be attentive to your water intake levels while in the sun and exercise.

Its common knowledge that your should hydrate during exercise, there is little known to staying hydrated while tending to your day to day tasks.

HYDRATING 101: RESTORING PH BALANCE IN THE BODY

Don't underestimate the possibility of becoming dehydrated while working or taking care of the kids and even just running errands. Even though you don't see the signs of losing water, your body must have the recommended amount of water each day to stay hydrated. Here you will learn about Hydrating and restoring storing your pH balance in the body.

Learn The Signs Of Dehydration

It is important to know the early warning signs of dehydration. You can stay ahead of this serious problem by knowing a few of the early warning signs.

- Your urine is a deep yellow.

-You have difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly.

-Bad breath or dry mouth.

-Constipation or other digestive issues.

-Sudden food cravings.

-Fatigue. 

-Feeling your heat racing.

-Scaly, dry skin or lips.

-Joint or muscle pain.

-Headaches or dizziness.

Thirst is not considered an early warning sign. If you are feeling thirsty, you may already be dehydrated. It is best to know how much water your body needs on a daily basis and always try to meet or exceed that amount.

How To Pre-Hydrate

Only water can keep you properly hydrated and allow your body to function at an optimal level.

When you choose to hydrate with bottles water, you may be adding extra fluids nut you will be missing out on natural minerals and nutrients that are often lost during the purification process of bottled water.

Tap water is a much better choice then bottled water because the natural minerals and nutrients remain intact. But, this is often accompanied by substances that seep into the ground and can be absorbed into tap water. 

There  is another option, alkaline water!

Alkaline water is water that is less acidic then regular tap water. It is rich in alkalizing compounds including calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium and bio-carbonate. 

Alkaline water ionizers are in-home appliances that raise the pH of  drinking water by using the process of electrolysis to sperate the incoming water stream into acidic and alkaline components.

 I'm not talking about just any Alkaline Water Ionizer. I'll tell you my secret is, all you have to do is ask. 

Be Smart-Stay Hydrated

Water is not simply healthy for your body, it is  absolutely essential! 

Learning to listen to your body and understanding what water can do for you will ensure your body receives what it needs to be healthy.  

Water plays a critical role in regulating the body temperature and carrying nutrients throughout your body. It needs to be continuously replaced . 

Drinking the right amount of water will prevent your body from unnecessary dehydration. Even minor dehydration can lead to other more difficult health problems. Stay Hydrated!!

Hydrating your body!!!

Hydrating your body

We all know that we have to pay attention to the pH levels in pools and fish tanks, some of us may have. We happily do it cause we want what is best for swimming or a healthy environment for our aquarium life.

Did you know that our bodies have a pH level that requires hydrating and maintenance too? That's right!

Our bodies are made up of 70% water, our brains about 85-90%. Doesn't it make sense to educate about proper hydration and the types of water we put into our systems everyday from various sources? I think so!

Here's an example of what I mean,

If we have an acidic pH level in our bodies we are creating an environment for harmful and potentially life threatening diseases such as cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel issues and so many more.

But....

If we have more of an alkaline pH level in our bodies, our cells are healthy and able to fight off  so many health issues that deteriorate out health without us even realizing its actually doing so.

Our bodies require maintenance for hydration just as it does nutrition. All we have to do is simply  consider what alkalizing, anti oxidizing and really hydrating ourselves can do for out health along with balanced nutrition.

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