While this may sound like plenty for everyone to share, a closer look at the picture tells a different story. Ninety-seven percent of all the water on our planet is salt water. Each of us carries about 10 gallons in our bodies at any given moment, and this supply must be constantly replenished. That's why replacing the water we lose through respiration, perspiration, and waste elimination is vital to our health. Experts recommend drinking at least 2-3 quarts a day to maintain good hydration.
Dehydration can quickly bring the human body to a grinding halt.
All too often, we take water for granted. As important as it is to our lives and our health, our water is often less than pure. While filtering is important, be cautious not to 'over-filter'. Natural additions to our drinking water, such as dissolved minerals, give water a variety of refreshing tastes and make it healthier to drink. Certain harmless microorganisms remove bad tastes and odors to make it more palatable.