Drinking water is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. Water is necessary for cellular function. About 2/3 of our bodies are made up of the substance including our blood and muscles. We need to replenish the water we lose in daily activities or run the risk of dehydration, which can […]
Chlorinated Water is Implicated in Thyroid Disorders
Chlorine, flourine, and fluoride are chemically related to iodine and compete with it, blocking iodine receptors in the thyroid gland. Dioxin, a dangerous chlorine related compound found throughout the food chain is one cause of low thyroid. Another is likely related to toxic substances which are produced when drinking water is chlorinated, and later when […]
Water Glossary
Adsorption The binding of particles or molecules to the surface of a material, as distinguished from absorption, where pores in a solid material are filled. The most common adsorbent materials include carbon, alumina, and silica gel. Compounds with color, taste and odor bind well to adsorbent materials, which is why they are commonly used in […]
Water Treatment Device Styles
POINT-OF-ENTRY (POE) SYSTEM Point of entry systems, also called whole house systems are usually installed where the water enters the home, just after the water meter. Most homes have the water meter located in the basement or lower level, however in warmer climates water meters are often in the garage or outside the house. Water […]
Are the Minerals in Water Healthful?
Companies that market water distilling and RO systems indicate that the minerals in water are of no health value, as these minerals are “unbound” or “inorganic.” While minerals that are bound (chelated) to a protein or other food component are more bioavailable, the WHO Geneva 2004 Study proves that minerals in water are extremely important […]
The 21 Point Water Filtration and Purification System Criteria
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Water
Without water, life as we know it cannot exist. We can live longer without food than without water. The human body contains 40 to 50 quarts of water, making it the largest single element in the body. The brain is approximately 80% water and is extremely sensitive to dehydration. Water generates electrical and magnetic energy […]