Importance of Water.

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Importance of Water

Our Earth seems to be unique among the other known celestial bodies.

It has water, which covers three-fourths of its surface and

constitutes 60-70 wt % of the living world. Water regenerates and is

redistributed through evaporation, making it seem endlessly renewable.

So why worry?

Actually, only 1% of the world's water is usable to us. About 97% is

salty sea water, and 2% is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. Thus

that 1% of the world's water supply is a precious commodity necessary

for our survival. Dehydration (lack of water) will kill us faster than

starvation (lack of food). Since the plants and animals we eat also

depend on water, lack of it could cause both dehydration and

starvation. The scenario gets worse. Water that looks drinkable can

contain harmful elements, which could cause illness and death if

ingested.

Good water is essential to body cleansing. It's obvious. It sounds

like a truism. Your body goes down fast without water. Making up