Budget Biohack #2: Clean Water

Do you ever wonder what is in your city tap water?  Well guess no more - head to www.ewg.org to find out.  You'll be mortified at what is still in it even after water treatment. (Spoiler alert - they don't even mention the high concentration of medications either.  Our water treatment plants are so antiquated that they don't filter them out)  

Water plays a vital role in nearly every physiological process in the human body. Here are the key functions:

💧 Essential Functions of Water in the Human Body

1. Transportation of Nutrients and Waste

• Blood plasma is about 90% water, helping transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells.
• Water also carries waste products like carbon dioxide and urea to be excreted.

2. Temperature Regulation

• Water has a high heat capacity, allowing it to absorb and release heat slowly.
• Sweating and evaporation help cool the body and maintain a stable internal temperature.

3. Lubrication and Cushioning

• Synovial fluid (in joints), cerebrospinal fluid (around the brain and spine), and amniotic fluid (in pregnancy) are water-based and provide protection and smooth movement.

4. Chemical Reactions and Metabolism

• Water is a medium for enzymatic and metabolic reactions.
• It participates directly in reactions like hydrolysis and helps enzymes function properly.

5. Cell Structure and Integrity

• Water maintains the shape and structure of cells and tissues.
• Muscles are about 75% water, and even bones contain around 31% water.

6. Moistening and Protection

• Keeps eyes, mouth, and nasal passages moist.
• Helps wash away debris and supports mucosal health.

7. pH and Electrolyte Balance

• Water helps maintain the body's pH level (around 7.4) and supports electrolyte distribution.

⚠️ What Happens Without Enough Water?

• 1% dehydration: Thirst, reduced concentration
• 5% dehydration: Fatigue, decreased performance
• 10% dehydration: Delirium, blurred vision
• 20% dehydration: Can be fatal

Most importantly your body separates the hydrogen and oxygen molecules and turns that into DC electric current aka VOLTAGE that fuels your ENTIRE body.  This voltage is also responsible for HEALING your body. Think about your car - if it had no voltage or charge in the battery then the car is stuck! Same for YOU.  The fewer contaminates your body has to filter out the more optimized your function and the better you FEEL.

If you have well water good for you!  Get it tested 2x/year and drink that as much as possible.  If you are out and about and are thirsty, find glass or VOSS water that has less deuterium in it.  We'll talk about that in another post.   If not, get some water from a plastic bottle (least favorable) but better than dehydration!  I carry a 32oz stainless steel bottle of filtered water with sea salt and lemon juice as much as possible. 

I recommend reverse osmosis (RO) systems which are now much more affordable.  We have this one in the office www.livesans.com. Many are countertop versions, so they don't require a plumber.  Just remember to add some sea salt (my favorite is BAJA gold) because RO machines will remove all contaminants even minerals which our bodies need. Once pinch for every 10oz of water.  Shoot for 1/2 your body weight in oz/day.

Another unfortunate side effect of modern technology besides blue light is the fact that the non native EMF's produced by our devices creates HEAT.  This heat dehydrates us even more than usual (pre-devices and cars AND it also contributes to global warming more than we like to admit) so DRINK your CLEAN filtered/electrolyte water!

Until next time,

Be Well, Be Safe, God Bless. 

KK