By Damien McCloud
Waterbased Eco- Fitness Entrepreneur
Inspired by a post by Zach Bush, during a doom scroll on IG and originally from, “The Minimalists Episode 421”
Song Pairing: “Water is Life” by Will Evans - Listen
Hydration Revelation: A Refreshing Perspective
Ready for a hydration revelation? That video’s sound bite is easy to digest and is one of many ways to improve hydration and your health. Yes, you should enjoy it, because let’s face it, not everyone’s water cooler chat is about actual water.
While a privileged few sip crystal clear water from an ancient artesian aquifer in Fiji for a mere $12 a gallon, countless others face a more ‘adventurous’ variety. Think muddy, a tad bit polluted, or even the challenging game of ‘find the water.’ It might sound humorous, but I’m dead serious. It’s a critical issue affecting over 2 billion humans and countless non-humans for whom we bear responsibility.
After you watch, let’s toast to our liquid luxury and explore the diverse aquatic adventures of the world. Dr. Zach Bush, a medical hero in the realm of hydration, engages with the Hydration Foundation, shedding light on why your next sip is more than just quenching thirst. Spoiler alert: It’s a game-changer! Dive into Dr. Zach Bush’s Hydration Insights for more. Here
The United Nations tells us a mere 2.5% of Earth’s H2O is in the VIP lounge for freshwater. And even this select fraction isn’t always fit for consumption.
Water: the elixir of life, the world's original soft drink, but let's not sugarcoat it – we've got a bit of a H2O hiccup. The United Nations tells us a mere 2.5% of Earth’s H2O is in the VIP lounge for freshwater, and even then, it's not all ready to mingle on the human palate.
Global Water Mid-Life Crisis
Industrial and pharmaceutical mixologists are remixing our water’s natural essence. As I gaze at the Bay's waters, it's a bittersweet to know that the San Francisco Bay’s waters are delicious and still Insta-worthy now, but our global water systems are having a bit of a mid-life crisis.
Dr. Zach Bush, the environmental Yoda, beckons us to the light side with his wisdom, linking human health to our blue planet's well-being. He’s all about that holistic minimalist life and more Mother Earth.
A Collective Call to Action
Let’s start caring more, staying curious, and remembering that we’re all in this world together.
More info about the topics discussed:
Bush, Z. (n.d.). "For the Love of Water and More." Retrieved from Zach Bush's Galaxy of Wisdom.
United Nations World Water Development Report. (2023). "Saving the World, One Drop at a Time." Retrieved from UN-Water's Treasure Trove.
2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water at home.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene page.
Furlong, E. T., et al. (2017). "When Water Meets Pharma." Science of The Total Environment, 579, 1629-1642. The scoop from American Council on Science and Health.