We all have heard to old adage, drink at least 2 quarts of water each day to stay 
healthy. Why? Your body, average is 61.8 percent water by body weight. The water is what flushes all the toxins out of our system among other necessary processes. However if the water we take in is toxic then obviously it cannot do much of a job towards our health removing toxins. Environmental toxins get into our water systems in many ways.
- Toxins coming off of chemicals from land running into creaks, streams, lakes, oceans and even ground water. Do you use natural biodegradable products for your gardens and lawn or do you buy the highly toxic chemicals in our local stores and work to have the greenest grass on the block or the brightest garden in towns. Just where does your run-off go?
- Drugs are entering our drinking water at alarming rates. As people take more and more medications, much is released into the water system flushed into the toilet. You would think they are all filtered out but unfortunately not true. Even though it is filtered many times, antibiotics are increasing at rates in our water that now contribute to them being less affective when you really need them. This is a major health crisis
- Not only antibiotics, but estrogens and the many doses of hormones that both people and animals are taking. Then antidepressants are having a major impact, which is especially dangerous for teens.
- Farming is a serious problem as it is rare to find a farm that does not use artificial fertilizers. They eventually leach into our water system.
Drinking those two quarts of fresh water just isn’t what it used to be and we should all be concerned about it. Environmental toxins are increasing the illnesses and general health of people and many are totally unaware of the growing problem. Look to investing in good quality water purification sources for your home.
Carry fresh water with you for yourself and your family but let’s be responsible. The sales of those ever visible plastic throw away water bottles are both expensive and damaging to the environment, both in creating the bottles and filling the landfills. You can invest in an easy to carry permanent water bottle from most grocery stores and camping stores. It is well worth the price for your pocket book and worth the time to do so for your health. Environmental toxins do not have to be in your water. Have you had your 2 quarts yet today?