Water plays a vital role in the global economy. Humans use about 70% of fresh water for agriculture. In many parts of the world, fishing in salt water and fresh water is an important food source. A large portion of the long-distance trade of commodities takes place by boat, traveling through seas, rivers, lakes, and …
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Most people don’t realize that the water coming out of their taps, even if it’s been filtered, still contains impurities. Dissolved minerals, chemicals, and other contaminants can all be found in tap water. That’s why many people choose (or have a medical necessity that requires the use of) distilled water. Distilled water has been carefully …
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The battle of bottled waters is upon us: When it comes to purified vs. distilled water… who wins? Nowadays there are countless options for drinking water, but which type should you choose? So long as it’s free from impurities like dirt or bacteria, either option is arguably safe for consumption, but if you’re especially conscious …
Rainwater is the natural and purest water of all. But rain must fall through a polluted atmosphere before it lands on the ground, where it gets exposed to and mixes with everything imaginable; pollutants, toxins, carcinogens, poisons, and other contaminants. Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts, it’s virtually impossible to eliminate all of those harmful ingredients. …
A person’s overall health depends on lung health. The lungs are self-cleaning organs that begin to heal themselves once they are not exposed to pollution, such as when someone stops smoking. In the aftermath of being exposed to toxins, such as cigarette smoke, a person may feel full, congested, or inflamed in the chest. Mucus …
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Water quality cannot be determined based on appearance. Multiple processes such as physical, chemical, or biological analyses have been developed to test contamination levels that are invisible to the naked eye. The levels of organic and inorganic chemicals are among the standard parameters analyzed to determine water quality and contamination levels. But what is filtered …
When you need a drink, you turn on the tap, and out comes pure and refreshing water…right? But what if your tap water isn’t so pure? In some parts of the country, tap water can be high in mercury, lead, and other harmful chemicals. Sometimes, even if the water’s purified or filtered, some chemicals are …
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Since the mid-1940s, compounds containing the mineral fluoride have been added to community water supplies throughout the US to help prevent tooth decay. Health concerns expressed by opponents have been mainly dismissed until recently. While fluoride is universally regarded as excellent for oral health, helping prevent cavities, there still remains controversy about whether directly ingesting …
Fluoride-Free Water vs. Fluoridated Water: What’s Your Choice? Read More »
Have you ever wondered what lurks in your tap water? There are many things in it that you may not realize are harmful. Even though each municipality has its own water treatment process, there’s a good chance that your faucet water contains some contaminants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a minimum water quality standard, …
