Primal Primer 3 (Nutrition)
Water is unequivocally important and life line guiding human’s past migration, hunting, and civilization planning. H20 is necessary daily and in sufficient quantities. Sourcing being equally critical; water must be devoid of pernicious microorganisms and chemicals, while including solutes (minerals), and falling between tight pH intervals.
Water contamination quickly became a clear and ever-present danger in early sapien life. The ability to decipher and source clean non-contaminated hydration became common core skills needed for navigating survival and thrivings at any point in history. Although source and convenience of water acquisition has changed greatly over centuries (trading stream for municipal pipe) the need for organic water has not; with contamination being more subtle than ever. Most of today’s contaminants will not make you sick in close proximity to consumption, but continuous low dose exposures to modern chemical and plastic is a daily degradation.
Organic Water
Organic water is pristine and unadulterated, sourced locally and without plastic container. Seemingly adding complexity to what many would consider base element, there are many modern external factors affecting the most abundant source of nutrition consumed daily.
Triple Osmosis Filter Systems – The only filter system that effectively removes fluoride, chlorine, anti-corrosives, viruses, organic life, and pharmaceuticals. Many also come equipped with a multi-gallon reserves (practical in any emergency) and remineralization filter for supplement.
Natural Sources – No matter how safe mountain streams or lakes may seem, always filter first with portable systems. Because these sources are without the additives from municipal agencies, a lower level filter can be used (to remove natural microbial contaminant). I.E. Ceramic & activated charcoal work well.
Contaminated Water
Contaminated water varies in perniciousness: common contaminants found in our modern world of hunting & gathering provides low dose but additive damages over time.
- Municipal Water Supply – Do the research and visit your municipal water companies website for a list of “addititves”. Often you will find fluoride for oral health (a known neurotoxin), Chlorine for disinfection (confirmed to be carcinogenic when combined with certain organic matter such as THMs), and anti-corrosives for pipe and infrastructure health (at the expense if the consumer).
- Bottled Water – Water in plastic bottles has an expiration date for a reason. As these bottles age (highly influenced by sun exposure and heat), chemicals of the container break down and leech petroleum constituents and microplastics into your body.
~Cave Implementation~
Stay hydrated with pure, natural, earth touched water—drink early, often, and before you feel thirsty. Aim for 3.7 liters (13 cups) daily for men and 2.7 liters (9 cups) for women. Invest in a reverse osmosis filtration system with a remineralization and alkalinity enhancement feature to restore essential minerals and balance pH. Avoid plastic bottled water or plastic canteens, as even BPA-free plastics may have harmful alternatives. Metal containers are a better option but avoid ones with plastic-based liners.
Hydrate With Earth Touched Water Early, Often, & Before Thirst.
