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If you read our article last week about tap water, you know about the slew of dangerous chemicals found in our drinking water supply and maybe you’ve decided that unfiltered tap water just isn’t for you. After all, drinking plenty of high quality water is one of the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle. If you care about your health, it’s important to make sure that you are choosing the best water possible. So what are the healthier alternatives to tap water? What type of water is really best water to drink?
Let’s examine some of the options:
Bottled Water: Better Than Tap Water, but Not Environmentally Sustainable
In light of concerns about tap water safety, many people turn to bottled water for their drinking water needs. And in some cases, bottled water may be a better choice than tap water. But relying on bottled water is far from ideal for several reasons:
1. Many brands of bottled water, such as Aquafina and Dasani, are simply filtered tap water. These bottles are often cleverly labeled with words and images designed to evoke a false sense of quality and purity.
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2. Plastic bottles can leech BPA and other plastic chemicals into the water. There are a few brands of spring water available in glass, such as Mountain Valley Spring Water, but you won’t often find these brands at your gym or local gas station. In addition, like tap water, bottled water is often tainted with fluoride, chlorine and other chemicals.
3. The bottled water industry is not environmentally sustainable. The production and shipping of bottled water (and even the recycling of bottles) uses up unnecessary resources and contributes to pollution. If you’re interested in learning more about the environmental impact of the bottled water industry, I recommend watching the movie, Tapped.
Spring Water: Better Than Bottled Water, but Not Practical
Fresh spring water obtained directly from an uncontaminated source and stored in glass may in fact be the best water for human consumption. Spring water is naturally filtered, rich in natural minerals and is known to have incredible healing properties. If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of collecting your own spring water, there is a website called FindASpring.com that can help you locate a spring near you.
Unfortunately though, for most people, collecting spring water on a regular basis (or using bottled water exclusively) is not a practical solution. Most of us live in areas where we are pretty much forced to rely on the municipal water distribution system for our drinking, cooking, cleaning and bathing needs.
Water Filters: The Best All-Around Option for Most Homes
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Investing in a high quality home water filter is probably the most practical and affordable long-term solution to the problem of tap water contamination for most people. It’s important to do a bit of your own research before purchasing a water filter, however, as the vast majority of the water filters on the market will not effectively remove most chemicals.
Through my research, I believe that reverse osmosis water filters specifically designed to effectively remove fluoride and other contaminants are the absolute best option. A good reverse osmosis filter will remove chemicals like fluoride, chlorine and even radioactive water contaminants. And you can install these filters in your home by yourself with not too much effort.
There are many companies that sell these types of filters. My favorite are from a company called Pure Water Freedom. These filters, which are available in a variety of forms and price levels, combine an activated alumina fluoride cartridge with a reverse osmosis system. Combining these two technologies creates what I have found to be the most effective and affordable water filtration system available. I encourage you to visit Pure Water Freedom online to learn more about their water filtration systems.
Note: A water distillation unit will also remove chemicals from your water, however many experts caution against drinking distilled water long-term, as it tends to be overly acidic and can deplete minerals in the body.
Where do you get you water? I’ve just begun to delve deeper into the matter of water quality and its impacts on health, and I’d love for you to share your wisdom. Please leave a comment below.
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Joshua Corn – Editor-in-Chief
Josh is a health freedom advocate and veteran of the natural health industry. He has been actively involved in the natural health movement for over 15 years, and has been dedicated to the promotion of health, vitality, longevity and natural living throughout his career. Josh has successfully overcome several personal health challenges through natural means, and believes that sharing information can empower people to take control of their health so they can solve their own problems and live life to its fullest potential. Josh is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Live in the Now. Additionally he serves as CEO of Stop Aging Now, a company that has been formulating premium dietary supplements since 1995. Josh is currently working on his first book about natural health, and is gearing up to launch the Live in the Now radio show. In addition to his work in the natural health field, Josh is an avid outdoorsman, animal lover and enjoys “living in the now” with his wife and two sons.