How Hydrogenated Water Can Unlock Your Immune System

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and there’s a reason for that

By Jill Bloom, Executive Director, Roofing Contractor

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom — Photo Credit: Quillette
*Roofing Contractor* Group Publisher Jill Bloom

After getting totally immersed with “authenticity” from my previous Publisher's Note and Gary Brecka, I was captured by his podcast, “The Ultimate Human.” On his platform, he talks about hydrogen water and its many benefits for our bodies and minds.

Brecka says he carries a hydrogen water bottle with him at all times. So, of course, I bought my own on Amazon. The benefits of drinking hydrogen water include increased energy and exercise capacity, reduced inflammation and greater physical endurance.

It just seems logical that the healthier you are, the more productive you can be. So, with all that said, what do you do to keep your mind running at full speed when you have a big project you’re working on? How do you stay focused, stay motivated and stay healthy when you’re running on fumes?

According to the National Library of Medicine, hydrogen-enriched water also eliminates fine particles from the lungs and blood by enhancing phagocytic activity. After doing some more research, it seems that hydrogen water has some microbiome benefits as well — we could all use an immunity boost with the work we need to accomplish!

At this point, you’re probably thinking, this doesn’t seem to have anything to do with Roofing Contractor, but I think it does, so stay with me.

We All Need a ‘Boost’

This concept got me thinking about overall health levels and the safety of our employees. We know that many of the jobs in our industry have a creative element that sometimes doesn’t just happen during the day.

With the long hours that we put in, oftentimes, you just need a boost — especially when our work tends to go into the evening hours. Personally, I know too much caffeine just makes me bounce off the walls!

The creative energy and everyday grind that we’re all constantly up against — how do we not only face it but conquer it? What can we do as employers to help our workers live healthier, more productive lives?

With all the strategies I’ve found on improving employees' health and well-being, why not start with something as simple and basic as healthier water — like hydrogen water? Here are some additional benefits to hydrogen water:

Enhances metabolic syndrome
May aid in weight loss
Increases thyroid function
Used for diabetes treatment
Could help prevent cancer
Promotes skin health

I want to hear all about how you face the burn-out. Let us know if you are into the new hydrogen water craze or if you know of any other healthcare routines and regimens that could help your colleagues.

Keep up the hard work!

I look forward to hearing all your thoughts.

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Jill Bloom is the innovative Executive Director of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.

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Techos y Más, the Spanish-language newsletter of Roofing Contractor.
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