WATER: Major component of every body cell, tissue and organ.

It plays an important role in almost every body function. Water makes up 50 to 70 per cent of an adult's total body weight and, without regular top-ups, our body's survival time is limited to a matter of days. Losing just 1-5% of body weight through water loss can produce the feelings of thirst, vague discomfort, reduced appetite, flushed skin, impatience and irritability, increased pulse rate and nausea. Normally people should consume approximately 2 to 3 liters of fluid each day. Benefits: Body temperature regulation

Transportation of oxygen and nutrients through the blood Acting as a necessary component of chemical reactions Aid in elimination of waste through urine and feces Lubrication of joints Giving the cells their shape and stability Serving as a base for many important fluids from tears, to saliva to some enzymes It helps regulate body temperature via perspiration, which also clears our pores of dirt and toxins helping to avoid acne and other problems It helps to dissolve foods and thus improve absorption of nutrients It helps to dilute the blood thereby preventing high blood pressure and encouraging good heart health It helps to regulate a healthy metabolism It aids in digestion and prevents constipation It moisturizes the skin and hair It provides our skin with buoyancy and elasticity being stored between the muscle and upper layers of the skin It improves the immune system and helps to combat disease

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Purified drinking water has been processed by reverse osmosis, distillation, or similar procedures that remove minerals and contaminants. The source need not be named and is often tap water. Can be from any source (usually tap water), is filtered usually through activated carbon, which will remove chemicals, but probably not minerals and fluoride. Spring water comes from an underground formation and must flow naturally to the earth's surface. Water is collected at the spring or through a hole that taps the source, and the source must be stated on the label. Spring water is typically protected from microorganisms sometimes found in surface water. Artesian water is from a well in which water flows to the surface naturally, under it's own pressure, a pump is not needed (no known advantage). According to the folks at Fiji water, by definition, artesian water comes from a source deep within the earth, protected by layers of clay and rock. There is no opening, not even a porthole to the surface. As a result, the water never comes into contact with the air, protecting it from environmental pollutants and other contamination. Mineral water contains at least 250 parts per million of dissolved solids usually calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, silica and bicarbonates. Minerals must occur naturally. Mineral water is typically spring water and can be sparkling or still.

Deficiencies: headaches, tiredness and loss of concentration. Chronic dehydration can contribute to a number of health problems such as constipation and kidney stones.