We all know that drinking water is important. But just how important is it? The answer is VERY! Drinking water can do so much more for the body than just keeping you hydrated. Especially when it comes to brain function. As kids settle into their new school routine, adding clean, pure drinking water to the mix is extremely beneficial to your child’s brain and body needs.

Drinking water is connected to a multitude of benefits for the body and the brain. Explore some of the substantial benefits of drinking water and how you can outfit your home with the water your child needs to succeed.

Drinking water has the profound effect of increasing both blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Our bodies are about 60% water, and our brains are roughly 75% water. So, it’s no surprise that dehydration can begin affecting the body in negative ways. When drinking water, oxygenation increases in the brain. A hydrated body leads to a well-functioning brain through improved concentration and cognition. Water can carry nutrients to your brain while washing out toxins and waste. With a well-hydrated brain, stronger cognitive functions, improved focus, faster decision-making, and decreased mental fatigue can be seen.

Clear skin is a visible sign of a well-hydrated body and oftentimes, the use of soft water. But did you know many of the beneficial effects of drinking water may not be seen at all? Drinking water can improve your psychological well-being in a few different ways. A well-hydrated body is a body that can manufacture hormones and neurotransmitters that can boost your mood. Dopamine and serotonin are some of the main chemicals responsible for regulating one’s mood. Studies have shown that consistent dehydration can significantly impair one’s mood, leading to lower rates of self-reported happiness and in some cases increased rates of depression and anxiety.

Dehydration is also responsible for the increase in cortisol in your body. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone. This hormone increases glucose in the bloodstream and enhances the brain’s use of glucose. Cortisol alters the immune system responses and suppresses the digestive system, in addition to creating a loss of brain cells, a decrease in brain size, and a disruption of brain synapses.

Both kids and adults alike suffer the day after a bad night’s sleep. Restful sleep is imperative to a successful day of school or a successful day in the office. Drinking an ample amount of water can lead to not only deeper sleep but even falling asleep faster! Who wouldn’t reach for an extra glass if it meant less tossing and turning at night? The connection between water and sleep is an important one. While sleeping, your brain heals itself, flushes out toxins, and can even generate new neurons. Newly generated neurons play a role in hippocampal regulation of cognitive functions and emotional behavior.

In order to get a good night’s sleep, drinking water is the key. The body’s water levels influence your internal sleep-wake cycles and your body temperature, both important factors in sleeping soundly through the night.

The water you and your child need to succeed is just a quick call away! Culligan Water offers a variety of drinking water solutions to outfit your home with quality, pure water. Reverse osmosis drinking water systems supply you with great-tasting accessible drinking water. Reverse osmosis is the process of pushing water through a semipermeable membrane. The membrane allows water to pass through, but not impurities or contaminants. Our reverse osmosis Drinking water systems are easy to use and maintain. You can change out the cartridges annually or make a service appointment with our helpful service team. Our compact units fit easily under a sink and can be plumbed through your fridge, sink, and even your ice maker.

Additionally, Culligan Water offers whole home filtration systems that can benefit both the inside and outside of your body. With a whole home system, you can have soft water dispensed from every tap in your home, from the kitchen sink to the guest bathroom shower. Our whole home filtration systems soften water using a process called “ion exchange” to remove dissolved hard water minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese. The system then filters the water by running it through a media that retains the contaminants while allowing the water to pass.
Contact Culligan Water today to get pure, clean drinking water needed to succeed!