A GLASS OF WATER CONTAINS TEN MILLION BACTERIA!

Did you know that a glass of clean drinking water contains ten million ‘good’ bacteriawhich may help purify the water and keep it safe, a new study has claimed. Researchers have found that our drinking water is to a large extent purified by millions of “good bacteria” found in water pipes and purification plants. So far, the knowledge about them has been practically non-existent, researchers said.

A glass of clean drinking water actually contains ten million bacteria. But that is how it should be – clean tap water always contains harmless bacteria, researchers said. These bacteria and other microbes grow in the drinking water treatment plant and on the inside of our water pipes, which can be seen in the form of a thin, sticky coating – a so-called biofilm.

All surfaces from the raw water intake to the tap are covered in this biofilm. These findings show that the diversity of species of bacteria in water pipes is huge, and that bacteria may play a larger role than previously thought. Among other things, the researchers suspect that a large part of water purification takes place in the pipes and not only in water purification plants.

“A previously completely unknown ecosystem has revealed itself to us. Formerly, you could hardly see any bacteria at all and now, thanks to techniques such as massive DNA sequencing and flow cytometry, we suddenly see eighty thousand bacteria per milliliter in drinking water,” said Catherine Paul from Lund University in Sweden.

At least a couple of thousand different species live in the water pipes. According to the researchers there is a connection between the composition of bacteria and water quality.

“We suspect there are ‘good’ bacteria that help purify the water and keep it safe – similar to what happens in our bodies. Our intestines are full of bacteria, and most of the time when we are healthy, they help us digest our food and fight illness,” said Paul.

Although the research was conducted in southern Sweden, bacteria and biofilms are found all over the world, in plumbing, taps and water pipes. This knowledge will be very useful for countries when updating and improving their water pipe systems, researchers said.

“The hope is that we eventually may be able to control the composition and quality of water in the water supply to steer the growth of ‘good’ bacteria that can help purify the water even more efficiently than today,” said Paul.

The research was published in the journal Microbes and Environments.

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Exclusive Benefits of Drinking Warm Water

Water is one of the most important substances which we need to survive on Earth. According to experts drinking 7 to 8 glasses of warm water is essential for the health of human beings. Most of us prefer drinking cold water, especially in hot summer; researchers have shown that drinking warm water has some exclusive benefits for our health. Hot water is a natural body regulator. If you start your day by drinking a glass of warm water, you can easily proceed towards a healthy life. According to nutritionists, drinking warm water increases the tightening of skin. Cold water is devoid of many essential minerals which are present in warm or hot water. However, most people don’t know that warm water have some exclusive benefits that you just can’t get when you drink cold water. Let’s discuss some beneficial aspects of drinking warm water:

1. Detoxifies the Body:

Drinking warm water is total detoxification of human body. By drinking warm water, body temperature goes up and start sweating, which can remove the toxic materials out of your internal system and make it clean.

2. Helps in easy Digestion:

Warm water is very beneficial for Digestion. It cleans the internal lining of 'esophagus' by removing unwanted layer of fats, thus making the digestive tract smooth. Food easily passes through alimentary canal and goes into intestines and makes digestion easy.

3. Remove extra Pounds:

Warm water is an excellent solution for weight loss. It enhances the rate of metabolism and breaks down the 'adipose' tissue lying under the skin. Researchers proved that when hot water is consumed the receptor in the mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestine stimulates the pleasure centers in the brain.

4. Heals Nasal & Throat Infection:

Warm water is a natural remedy for cold, cough and sore throat. It dissolves thick cough or phlegm and eliminates that easily from your respiratory tract and makes your larynx clear.

5. Enhances Blood Circulation:

Another important benefit of drinking warm water is enhanced circulation of blood. It burns out the body’s extra fat. At the same time, it also breaks down the deposits present in the nervous system.

6. Promotes Hair Growth:

Drinking warm water works as a great source of energy for hair cells. It promotes their regular activities and increases growth of hair. It keeps our scalp moist and vanishes dandruff. It activates the roots of your hair also.

7. Keeps Skin Healthy & Fresh:

By drinking warm water in a regular manner, body can be kept hydrated and warm. It is very useful for dry and rough skin. It also prevents premature ageing and makes your skin glow for a longer period of time by drinking one glass of warm water daily.

8. Eliminates root causes of Infections:

Hot water deep cleanses your body and eliminates the root causes of acne-related infections. Keep your skin free from acne, pimple and other skin disorders by drinking hot water daily.

9. Health Benefits of drinking Warm Lemon Water

Warm lemon water serves as a perfect morning drink. It is enriched with Vitamin-C. Few important benefits are as under:

• It regulates the production of Bile in the Liver.
• Potassium content in the lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells.
• It prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne.
• It balances the pH levels in the body.
• It boosts your immune system.
• Freshens your Breath.
• It reduces acidity in the stomach.
• It fights against eye problems.

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