Water Fountains - A splash of good health

Water sure is not as thick as blood is but blood stops to flow through the veins if the water content falls beyond a limit. Almost 90% of our blood's content is water. It is not by chance that so many health therapies are based on water or that man's search for water won't end with the moon or that the future wars will be fought for control of water reserves. Throughout the spawning of history man has tamed water in certain ways and has played victim and spectator in other times. Water has found place in the human life as a life preserving, life altering and saving force of nature. Talking of its destructive fury, we played witness to the tsunami and Katrina, didn't we?

Most ancient civilizations arose close to water sources. Their lives were dictated to a large extent by nature, and they invariably had to adapt to its changes in a lot more ill equipped conditions compared to today's, they had better understanding of the place it occupied in their day to day lives. Their understanding of the varied qualities and elements of water and their proximity to nature spawned them to device many therapies based on the goodness of water. The water fountain is one such ancient invention that now claims center stage in some of the world's richest and most luxuriously decorated spas, lobbies, reception areas, corridors, gardens and living rooms. While their aesthetic value of its presence is understood and justified as soon as it hits your eye, the far greater agenda behind installing such creations in public and private spaces takes a back seat behind the sheer beauty of such structures.

Not by fate or by fluke, it was discovered the soft gurgling sound of running water has a soothing and reviving effect on tired and stressed nerves. The sight and sound of the clear stream of water burbling down a slate or stone adds a splash of refreshing nature into any dull and lifeless backdrop. The masters of Feng Shui insist on the ionizing effects of running water being helpful in calming the senses, increasing the span of concentration and ushering in a sense of tranquility.

It is a proven fact that the interaction between air and falling water, like in a wall water fountain, releases negative ions in to the atmosphere which mitigate the effect of the positive ions produced by the plethora of electronic gadgets that we are wired to. Many modern IT constructions take advantage of this negative ion effect and have large cascading water fountains installed in their premises while being additionally benefited aesthetically. Illuminated water fountains dramatize the décor and lend an ambience that will be remembered and talked about. Water fountains are also a natural climate control when installed indoors due to its cooling effect. Home units big enough to fit into living rooms are affordable value additions to any home as they come in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and wood, steel, glass, marble, slate and many more natural and manmade finishes. Maintenance is hassle free if you go by the instructions. "Mine is a timeless melody. Come! Hear it, " the water beckons.