Water


 * Water **


 * //Spring/bottled water//**

Many people drink bottled water. This is usually much better than drinking tap water. Make sure that the level of dry solids are not too high and try to avoid water with a higher than average sodium content.


 * //Distilled water//**

Many people decide to buy a distilled water maker. Whilst this is safe to drink it should not be drunk continuously over a long period of time. Distilled water is empty water and it will help to draw out the toxins from the body. However prolonged usage will leach vital minerals and vitamins from the body.

Anyone drinking distilled water for a prolonged period of more than a few days should very definitely take mineral and vitamin supplements but we do not recommend drinking this permanently. It's far better to drink this a few times a day as well as drinking normal filtered water whilst ensuring you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs either from your diet or by using a supplement as well.


 * //Fizzy water//**

Many people enjoy fizzy water but studies show that prolonged drinking of fizzy water and soft drinks can create problems for the body. Basically, fizzy drinks contain carbon dioxide in the bubbles. The body needs and requires oxygen and most carbon dioxide in the body is considered a waste product to be eliminated. Why add to the body's troubles by drinking carbon dioxide which the body regards as a poison? The occasional fizzy drink is fine but do not make it a habit. One of the most inaccurately named products sold by the large companies are the so called "healthy fizzy drink" products. Health and fizz do not go together!


 * //Filtered Water//**

Check whether tap water in your area is safe to drink. If it is safe it is suggested you also filter the water before drinking. This will help to eliminate some of the toxins found in most water supplies. There are many simple charcoal filtering systems you can buy. You can keep it simple and just use a filtering jug or get a system fitted to the main water supply in your home.

For both systems do make sure you replace the filters as per the manufacturer's instructions. Do not believe the reports that say filtered water is worse than tap water. This only becomes a problem when the filters are not changed properly and is often misinformation pumped out by scare mongering companies. Use common sense. Filter your water and make it a pleasure to drink a nice, refreshing glass of water.