WATER HABITS WHILE GROWING UP CAN FIGHT OBESITY
It's an age old debate: Nature vs. nurture. It's no doubt that all living things by nature crave water. However, when growing up with a fridge full of Kool-Aid and Coke, nurture take its course.O...
Have you ever experience muscle cramping? Ever wake up in the middle of the night clutching your calf in pain? Often called a "Charlie Horse," this is just one type of cramp that could be prevent...
It's not fun when you can't keep your food down. Food poisoning is something many people may associate raw chicken- and with the school cafeteria, buffet lines, and greasy spoon diners. But the t...
When the body is sick, most likely it also means dehydration. While many illnesses could be prevented by drinking adequate amounts of water, once ill it is even more crucial to get plenty of flui...
When one starts to get the tightening sensation in the head, it's so, so easy to reach for a bottle of pain-relief medication. But, many over the counter drugs have side effects that could even b...
During a vigorous workout, the body may have lost important water- before any signs of thirst are given. Imagine, a body so dehydrated that it cannot even sweat. And, a dedicated athlete who is p...
It's no wonder that spas across the nation are turning toward a filtered water system. Many spa owners claim that regular tap water contains bacteria and minerals which can clog pores. Over time,...
The Rules for Backcountry Water Drinking
Does purify water before drinking really necessary in the backcountry? Do those high-priced pumps, chemical disinfectants, and elaborate filtration gadgets truly merit a place in the backpack? "It...
Is The pH of Pure Water Really Lower than Tap Water?
This question is answered when you understand the equilibrium relationship between CO2, HCO3, and CO3. In a closed system, the relative amount of each dune compound varies with pH value. At lower p...
In some areas there are attempts to collect rainwater in cisterns. In general, these cistern waters are harder and contain more total solids than rain. This is due to the accumulation of dirt and...
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON DECHLORINATING FILTERS
How long will a dechlorinating filter operate? With a bad iron problem, it may be necessary to service the filter frequently due to the clogging of the filter with precipitated iron. When neither ...
WATER DISINFECTION METHODS, PART III
OTHER AGENTS/ CHLORINATIONThere are numerous other agents which have proved to be successful in destroying pathogens. Many of these must still be subjected to prolonged testing with regard to the...
WATER DISINFECTION METHODS, PART II
VARIOUS CHEMICAL DISINFECTANTSThe most common method of treating water for contamination is to use one of the various chemical agents available. Among these are chlorine, bromine, iodine, potassi...
WATER DISINFECTION METHODS. Part I
There are a number of ways of purifying water. In evaluating the methods of treatment available, the following points regarding water disinfectants should be considered.A disinfectant should: 1. ...
Forms of micro-organisms in drinking water, part IV
Define Fecal coliform bacteria: Fecal coliform bacteria, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), grow in the intestines of human beings and other warm-blooded animals. Since they are discarged in astro...