What’s In Your Drinking Water?
Health + Wellness Writer
October 30, 2020
It’s fairly well-known that hydration (adequate water intake) is a vital component of overall health.
But have you ever thought about what is actually in your drinking water?
The Safe Drinking Water Act passed almost 45 years ago - but, unfortunately, this legislation only regulates ~90 pollutants.
Recent studies have found hundreds of contaminants in North American drinking water - many of which are not only known contaminants, but are also unregulated.
It is estimated that 150 million Americans are exposed to these toxins in their drinking water each year, although many believe this is a gross underrepresentation of the problem.
All of this begs the question:
What exactly is in our tap water?
Chemical runoff
Drugs + pharmaceuticals
Fertilizers
Heavy metals
Home cleaning products
Industrial solvents
Paint
Pesticides
Toxic spills
Vehicle emissions
Weed killers, etc.
Pretty scary, right? These chemicals have been linked to a myriad of health problems that include (but are not limited to):
Autoimmune problems
Cancer
Chronic infection
Heavy metal toxicity
Hormone disruption
Inflammatory problems
Kidney problems
Liver problems
Neurogenic disorders, etc.
So how do we create change?
Educate yourself + others
Speak up + speak out
Be mindful of your contribution to the problem + seek to change bad habits
Protect yourself + those you love. There are various water filtration systems available - ranging from $30 - thousands.
Believe it or not, water can also be too filtered. Adding trace minerals, phytonutrient + antioxidant water boosters are healthful ways to ensure your water is balanced and supportive of your body’s fluid homeostasis.
#Hydrate #Water #ToxicExposure #EmpoweredWellness #IntentionalHealth #SymptomsSpeak #Listen
