Water quality is a subject that's been big news lately. Residents of Flint, Michigan are suffering from toxic levels of lead in their water due to incompetent governance. Unfortunately, water quality issues are not a recent development. Industrial dumping, pesticide runoff, leaky storage tanks, and government mandates have created big concerns. Let’s take a look at some of the nastiest water contaminants that may be pouring out of your faucet. (more…)
The Life and Secrets of Water Every system in the body depends on water. [1] Enzyme production, digestion, detoxification, even the beating of your heart are all processes that require water. Water is a solvent for minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. Water is essential for the elimination of waste. Water is involved with everything and there's a good reason "drink more water" is advice that's frequently dispensed. (more…)
The human body is a machine designed to run on water and minerals. The body is about 72% water and water is vitally important for every important bodily function. The bottom line is that without water, your body doesn't work, and the quality of the water you consume can have a dramatic impact on your health. (more…)