Can my heart get healthier with water?
Cardiovascular diseases are, as a group, the leading cause of death in western countries. Sudden death from cardiovascular disease accounts for over 300,000 deaths per year in the U.S. Because of t...
When you have the flu, doctors would usually advise that you get plenty of rest, eat nutritious food if you feel up to it, and most importantly, drink plenty of fluids. As fever usually comes alo...
Fluoridation and Bone Cancer risks in young boys
Boys who drink fluoridated water have an increased risk of deadly bone cancer, a new study suggests. Elise Bassin, DDS, completed the study for her doctoral dissertation at Harvard, where she now...
Flooding and its health effects on water sources
The increased likelihood of future flooding, together with the recent events experienced in New Orleans, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and the Russian Federation, raises the issu...
I filter my water... Am I healthier because of it?
While there is a shortage of research into the benefits of successful home water filtration, due to most governmental funds being allocated to the research of the overall water quality of source ...
Will Drinking Water Influence My Sodium Levels?
Our bodies need more regular maintenance and observation as we grow older, especially hearts. For many individuals, monitoring their sodium intake is vital to a healthy heart and a long and produ...
What if I can't drink eight glasses of water a day?
For years we've been admonished to chug eight glasses of water a day--for our skin, for our weight, for general good health. But--surprise--experts say that advice might not hold water. On the on...
Taking Showers Can Age and Damage Your Skin!
Are you starting to see the development of early wrinkles on your face and neck? You take good care of yourself, apply lotions and sunblock, eat sensibly, and exercise on a regular basis, and yet...
Your Body's Drought Management System Explained
It's hard to imagine, but simply breathing causes the loss of a significant quantity of water each and every day, depending on the climate in which you live and your level of physical exercise. W...
Bad water means bad health: A Study of the World's Water
The percentage of people served with some form of improved water supply rose from 79% (4.1 billion) in 1990 to 82% (4.9 billion) in 2000. Over the same period, the proportion of the world's popul...
Body pH Can Affect Your Energy, Digestion & Health
If you have heard of pH value, acidity, and alkalinity, have you ever wondered what is your own body pH?The consumption of too little water is a common source of weakness and fatigue. Drinking wa...
Is Your Body's pH Levels an Indicator of Health?
It has been stated that if the condition of our extracellular fluids, especially the blood, becomes acidic, our physical condition will first manifest tiredness, proneness to catching colds, etc. W...
How Does Water Help With Bloating?
Most of us have felt bloated at one point or another. This experience can be extremely uncomfortable and has many possible causes. Let’s explore what exactly bloating is, and how to find relief, ...
Food Digestion and the Effects of Contaminants in Water
Nutritionists will tell you that food digestion actually starts in your mouth. While this may sound surprising, it is obviously true. Food is taken into the mouth and chewed which is called masti...
Food Allergies and the Health Benefits of Purified Water
Many people suffer from food allergies every year. This occurs when the body mistakes a certain food as an invader. The most common foods that trigger a food allergy attack are shellfish, peanuts...