Water & Health

Water Pressure Explained

When we turn on the kitchen faucet or start a bath, how the water is coming out may not be something we think about. (Unless of course it is just dripping or not coming out at all!) But, water pr...

Swimming and Chlorine: How to Protect Your Skin, Hair, and Health

Water in its most natural and purest form is one of the most important things for our bodies. In it's most natural and purest form that is. With that in mind, one could think that swimming -- immer...

ORGANIC FOOD AND DRINKING WATER

When we think of water, we think of a natural resource. But, just like additives to the foods we eat every day, water has become something not as nature intended it. So, when you think of the org...

Drinking Water for Infants and Babies

Newborn babies do just fine with formula or breast milk; drinking water is not recommended until about 6-12 months (too much water can cause jaundice or intoxication). For children under 1-year-ol...

Drinking Water And Acid Rain

Have you ever, as a kid, tried to catch a raindrop or snowflake, only to be scolded at: "That could be acid rain!" Experts claim that all rain is actually acidic since the precipitation binds with ...

How filters can prolong the life of water pipes

We hear much about the different contaminants and pollutants in our water and hear about the adverse effects they can have on our health. We can also see the icky buildup of mineral deposits in ou...

Safety Tips about Drinking the Water from A Private Well

For most people, their drinking water is regulated by federal and state governments since they receive their water through community supplies. However, about 15% of Americans have their own source ...

37. Is It Safe to Drink The Water Directly from a Private Well?

For most people, their drinking water is regulated by federal and state governments since they receive their water through community supplies. However, about 15% of Americans have their own source ...

Top Ten of the Least Healthy Foods

There are so many foods were are told to avoid. There are so many types of fats, nutrients, minerals, and the like that are said to cause an illness or a disease. It is hard to keep up with all t...

Water to Sober You Up from Drunkenness

When the last call is called in the party night, many people face the decision of if they should drive home from the bar. Ideally, one should have their last drink about 90 minutes before the night...

Vitamins Intake with Water: Do we really need vitamins?

From chewable Flinstone's to Centrum Silver, it seems as if every age group is targeted for vitamin use. And, with new multivitamins for men, women, seniors, children, athletes, and more, it seem...

Colon Health and Water: Colon Hydrotherapy

There is a new therapeutic alternative for digestive health- hydrotherapy from the inside out. Karen McConnell is a certified colon hydrotherapist from Honesdale, Pennsylvania. She is a member of t...

How Is Tap Water Treated and Delivered?

When most people turn on the faucet and cold, clear water flows out, they probably seldom think where that water came from. If you get your water from a municipal water system, the process is pret...

Water and Hair Loss

A healthy head of hair usually means moist and vibrant tresses. But, washing with contaminated water (and repeating) can literally wash away those locks.There are several water contaminants that ...

Water Quality and Plants

Like all living things, plants too, rely on water for life. And, even though they can't physically tell us or shun certain water- they are very picky about water quality!Having a house full of lu...