Health Benefits of Spring Water

With a multi-billion dollar water industry that continues to grow every year in the United States and worldwide, it can be confusing to know what the real health benefits are for all the different types of water- particularly the health benefits of nature’s spring water.

In this post, we look at what spring water is, why quality water is vital for survival, the health benefits of drinking spring water, and what you should look for in sourcing spring water to drink.

What is Spring Water?

Spring water is water that naturally flows to the surface of the earth from a clean underground water source. It may also qualify as spring water if it is extracted from a borehole into the source of the spring. This sourcing could be from a natural spring, mountain spring, or artesian spring.

An uncontaminated spring source should produce sparkling clean water with natural minerals. Spring water tastes clean and refreshing, which is why so many people enjoy this type of water. It’s water in its purest form from Earth.

In contrast to tap water, spring water is pure and natural, with natural minerals from Earth. Tap water comes out of water treatment plants that may have used treatments such as chemical disinfectants.

Why Water is Vital for Survival

Our bodies are comprised of about 60% water, which makes drinking high-quality water one of the best things we can do for good health.

Studies have shown that clean water is required for the proper functioning of our bodily systems. Water protects our vital organs, aids digestion, assists in cellular communication, helps keep our skin more supple, aids in mental processing, helps clear out toxins, among many other health-related functions.

If those aren’t reasons enough, not having enough water in your body results in dehydration, which can show up in the form of headaches, joint pain, dry eyes, anxiousness, confusion, dry skin, and low energy levels.  75% of muscle tissue and about 10% of fatty tissue are comprised of water, which can leave a body feeling fatigued from dehydration.

Health Benefits of Spring Water

Considering how important water is to survival, drinking spring water in its purest form from a natural source, rich in natural minerals, can only benefit your health.

Spring water has been around since the beginning of time. It is one of nature’s gifts to all living beings for survival. Spring water contains essential minerals, including magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and trace amounts of iron and zinc.

While one might argue that you can attain these minerals from other sources, what makes spring water unique is these minerals are in ionic form, making them more easily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract than these minerals are absorbed from other foods and supplements. These minerals are coming straight from the earth in natural form. This is what makes true spring water the best choice when it comes to drinking water.

Live spring water, when sourced properly, comes from a naturally flowing, clean underground source. The advantage is the water has not been treated like most tap water has. Spring water contains a level of naturally occurring minerals that are beneficial for all living things-people, animals and plants.

The PH level of high-quality spring water is typically neutral or slightly alkaline PH. Why does this matter? Alkaline water can support your health with strong bones and teeth as well as helping to neutralize the body from acidity and free radical damage.

The World Health Organization states that the pervasiveness of heart disease and osteoporosis may be reduced by consuming magnesium and calcium-rich water. If sodium is a concern for individuals susceptible to hypertension complications, there are water manufacturers that offer sodium-free or low-sodium spring water products.

Sourcing Spring Water

Marketing for bottled water can give you the impression that your water is uniquely sourced into the plastic bottle from a gorgeous mountain escape where you dream of retiring. The reality is, this is probably not the case. However, the source of where your spring water comes from is important, so it’s important to find out that source rather than rely on a pretty bottle label to know the true quality of the water.

You do want spring water that is bottled at the source to avoid treatments and contamination. If you are a regular consumer of spring water, it is best to research the supplier you are getting your water from to ensure you are getting what you think you are getting.

Find out where it is being sourced, where it is being bottled, if it receives any treatments or filtering in the process. Please don’t rely on marketing labels for your information, but rather research the company itself and even give them a call to ask questions yourself about how the water is sourced and bottled.

If you happen to have a local natural spring that is regularly tested for contaminants, this is like hitting the water jackpot! This is truly the best option, as you get great quality, fresh spring water that’s beneficial to your health and economically and environmentally friendly, helping to reduce plastic waste (assuming you are re-using your bottles).

I’ve found this site helpful for locating local springs.

How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?

We know drinking plenty of water contributes to good health, but are you drinking enough water?

The common recommendation is to use your weight as a guide.  If you weigh 200 pounds, you divide that in half, 100, and drink that number in ounces.  So a person that weighs 200 pounds will aim for 100 ounces of water a day. Please take note that this is a general guideline.  You need to take into account your body needs, any conditions you have, medications you are on, and of course, always check with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns on how much water is best for your body.  

Key Benefits of Natural Spring Water

  • Spring water is rich in naturally occurring essential minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, and trace amounts of iron and zinc that are beneficial to health and disease prevention.
  • Spring water that is sourced from uncontaminated grounds is free of toxic compounds and chemicals.
  • The source of spring water matters to ensure the water is being sourced from an uncontaminated spring and not treated in other ways.
  • If you can locate a local spring source, you may be able to source water for free.

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Author Biography

Karla Kueber is a Certified Evidence Based EFT Practioner and Health Coach, with a double Masters Degree in Education. She works with people to overcome emotional eating, curb cravings, and overcome resistance to eating new healthy foods. You can learn more about coaching with her here.