Water & Health - Additional Articles
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Wet brain also known as Wernicke-Kosakoff, is caused by the heavy consumption of alcohol which leads to a thiamine deficiency. Wet brain can cause serious symptoms such as hallucinations, memory lo...
Drinking water as beverages is smart economically
Think about all the times you have stopped at a gas station on your way home for a fill-up and also spent a buck or two on a bottled drink, just to take a few sips. That $1.49 or so can surely add ...
Water and Internal and External Infections
There are many types of infections that can affect the young and the old, the sick and the healthy. These types of infections are bacterial, viral, and fungal. The most common of these are vagina...
Have you ever been dying of thirst and a coworker or friend said, "You know, you may have diabetes?" It sounds like a stretch, but in reality, thirst can be a signal of this disease that is taking ...
How to test yourself to alcohol addiction
The CAGE Test One of the oldest and most popular screening tools for alcohol abuse is the CAGE test, which is a short, four-question test that diagnoses alcohol problems over a lifetime. It asks qu...
It is not always easy to tell when too much alcohol has been consumed, especially in social settings such as a bar. For purposes of this article, a drink will be defined by the Alcoholics Anonymous...
Protect your Family from Chlorine in Bath & Shower Water
In the modern world, almost everyone showers and bathes in water that has been treated with chlorine. Chlorine is a useful chemical that is used to sanitize tap water. Unfortunately, it is also a t...
Proper Chlorine Levels for A Healthy Pool
Keeping the water clean, pathogen-free, and sanitary is key to getting the most enjoyment out of your swimming pool. But this undertaking isn't as simple as tossing in a few pool chemicals and call...
Anyone who has traveled abroad for extended periods of time will have observed the relationship to alcohol that other cultures practice. What is tolerated in one country may not be acceptable in an...
The use of alcohol is generally accepted in today’s society. Alcohol is consumed at social gatherings from birthdays to the end of the workweek celebrations with friends and co-workers at bars, clu...
Chlorine Alternatives for Pool Sanitation
Chlorine has been the de facto means of sanitizing and keeping swimming pools clean in the United States for decades despite healthier and better alternatives. There is no denying that chlorine is ...
Brain-eating amoeba: The good news and the bad
Because of the recent deaths of several young people, brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) has created a rising concern. When this single-cell organism gets inside the nose of its victims, it ca...
Alcohol's effect on the mind and body
Ongoing research confirms that heavy consumption of alcohol negatively affects the body. Whether it is a short term drinking binge or sustained long term drinking, this powerful depressant produces...
If you are building a home, one of the first things you will need to consider is drilling your own well and planning your water supply. And, on your piece of land, that source could be anywhere- e...