· Is Your WaterMakingYouSick? The Hidden Public Health Crisis Most people assume their tap water is safe, but millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminated watereveryday. · If you’ve never questioned what’s really in your water, this episode may change the way you hydrate and protect your health!
Understanding the Context
Helen Christoni is a wellness entrepreneur and brand builder with a deep passion for helping people live healthier, more purposeful lives. · Why Safe Drinking Water Matters Every organ in your body depends on water. From keeping digestion smooth to helping the liver and kidneys flush out toxins, water plays a vital role. But when the water source is polluted, instead of supporting your body, it brings in harmful bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and heavy metals.
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Key Insights
· CDC estimates at least 1.1 million people in the United States get sickevery year from germs in drinking water. Legionella germs are the most common cause of illness outbreaks linked to drinking water. If you are concerned about your tap water, contact your water utility or health department. · Find out whyplainwater causes stomach upset. We detail the range of causes, from subtle environmental factors to internal body chemistry.
Final Thoughts
Unfiltered water carries the potential to make a person sick, depending entirely on the water source and the contaminants introduced to it. These contaminants fall into two broad categories: living microorganisms that cause immediate, acute illness and non-living chemical compounds that pose long-term health risks. Here’s the hidden story behind whyyou can chug “pure” water all day and still feel foggy, drained, and oddly thirsty: most of what we drink is missing something essential.