Scientist find an alarming amount of plastic in bottled water. Watch the new video…
Read MoreTo get to the bottom of water flavors, you need a basic understanding of different water sources. Here are the main types of drinking water you may encounter and the factors that affect the flavor for each one.
Read MoreOur skin is our largest organ. We absorb more toxins thru our skin than anything else.
It has been found that the chemical structure of Vitamin C has the ability to react with the chlorine that is contained in the water we shower with, creating a non-harmful mild hydrochloric acid, which then provides a mild acidic clean water that is ideal for your hair and skin development. Vitamin C is a vital nutrient when…
Read MoreA lawsuit filed against the maker of some of the nation’s most popular water filtration systems has accused the Brita company of falsely advertising that its products remove or reduce hazardous contaminants from tap water.
The proposed class-action lawsuit, which was filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims that deceptive advertising has led customers to falsely believe that Brita products filter such contaminants as arsenic, nitrate, hexavalent chromium and certain PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” from tap water.
Brita is owned by Clorox Co., which is headquartered in Oakland. Clorox released a…
Read MoreThe human body comprises approximately 60% water. It's vitally important, as every cell needs water to function properly, per the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Beyond maintaining the body's hydration levels, drinking water also helps to flush toxins and waste products from the body, lubricate the joints, produce saliva, and control the body's temperature, says the USGS. According to the…
Read MoreResidents of Jackson, Miss., recently experienced a week without reliable water service. And an advisory to boil any water that does flow from faucets in that capital city of 150,000 people has been in place since late July. This is just some of the alarming drinking-water-related news that has surfaced as summer winds down in the U.S. Other reports have told of arsenic in tap water in a New York City….
Read MorePFAS chemicals detected in 20% of private wells and 60% of public wells sampled in 16 eastern states
Pollution by toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in America’s aquifer system has led to widespread contamination of private and public drinking water wells, data from a new study by the US Geological Survey finds.
The study, published in Environmental Science and Technology, detected PFAS chemicals in 20% of private wells and 60% of public wells sampled in 16 eastern states, and offered new insights on…
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Scientists studying the world’s rivers found dangerous levels of drugs are contaminating water on every continent — including in the U.S. — because pharmaceuticals are not purified out of drinking water systems. By Gary Wockner, Ph.D.
In my recent interview on “RFK, Jr. The Defender” podcast, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and I discussed how everyone in Southern California may be drinking the drugs that are washed down the drain in Las Vegas.
In fact, Las Vegas’ wastewater treatment system dumps into Lake Mead, which then flows down the Colorado River and is piped and pumped out of the river to serve as the drinking water source for all of Southern California.
But drugs — pharmaceuticals specifically — are not purified out of wastewater and are often not purified out of drinking water systems unless very expensive purification systems are used.
On Feb. 14, 2022, a scientific paper was released that studied the level of drugs, chemicals and pharmaceuticals in rivers…
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Tests reveal bottled water contains nearly twice as many micro plastic particles per liter as tap water. The contamination was thought to originate from the manufacturing process of the bottles and caps.
Read MoreA joint investigation by the Guardian and Consumer Reports found drinking water samples from systems servicing more than 19 million people in the U.S. contained unsafe levels of multiple contaminants.
By Megan Redshaw - the Defender, Children’s Health Defense News & Reviews
On Tuesday, the Guardian released the results of a nine-month investigation conducted jointly with Consumer Reports (CR) which showed alarming levels of heavy metals like arsenic, lead and chemicals from plastic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water samples across the U.S.
According to the Guardian, millions of people face serious water quality problems in the U.S. because of contamination, deteriorating infrastructure and inadequate treatment at water plants.
Read MoreAn answer to the article entitled, ALKALINE WATER: Healthy or Harmful—Dr. David Friedman (his own Health Blog, Mar. 8, 2021)
This article was written by a very highly respected doctor with credentials in all fields relating to natural remedies, treatments, diagnosis, prognosis, et al. His credentials are not in question in my response to his article. What is in question is what reasoning did he use to draw his conclusions.
In the first paragraph it is obvious his target was the company which brought “electrolysis” into our vocabulary for something other than hair removal. It is Kangen. His article, using “alkaline water” as the culprit, was really talking about water electrolysis (WE)—…
Read MoreThe reasons start with a clear understanding of what is at the root of the need for what we do. Why do we or anyone need to alter the available water anywhere? The same reason factories had to change what comes out of their smokestacks; the same reasons catalytic converters were put on cars, and the same reasons labels on processed foods…
Read MoreIf you ever took chemistry, you know that water is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen (hence H2O). In recent years, wellness gurus have been taking the most basic and essential of beverages and adding supplementary benefits, with the likes of aloe, rose, and alkaline water on the rise. Now, a new trend in the States—although one that’s been in Japan for several decades—is looking to amp up the health factor of water, the compound that makes up the majority of your body—not to mention the planet. Almost ironically, it’s with the most simple of molecules: hydrogen.
Read MoreOk, you're at a Mexican Food restaurant and you just decided to try their hot sauce on a chip. The moment you crunch down, you immediately know somethings gonna burn! Your margarita hasn't arrived from the bar and you're staring a glass of water with ice sitting in front of you. What to do?
Read MoreSo why is the pH value of water important?
Recent health research and awareness is alerting peoples attention to the benefits of alkalinity in our food and water.
The body is highly tuned to maintain its own pH balance with the proper nutrients. When the body is not receiving enough alkaline minerals from water and food then it robs calcium from its bones to neutralise acidity. Once the alkaline mineral supplies become deleted then the body becomes overly acidic.
Read MoreThe clear cool liquid that comes out of your home faucets may contain much more than just H2O. In fact, your water may contain potentially harmful chemicals, such as hexavalent chromium, chlorate and Radium-226.
You can learn what’s in your drinking water with a new database that allows you to type in your ZIP code and find out which contaminants are going along for the ride when you turn on the faucet.
Read MoreYou’re not going to find many alkaline water enthusiasts telling you to not drink alkaline water. In fact, most think you should drink it all the time.
I believe (and I want to hear you comments, please) that there are times when it is not beneficial for your health or digestion.
You might want to reconsider drinking alkaline water when:
Read MoreWe will discuss in this article that an alkaline pH reading, when measured in drinking water, can be the result of either natural or artificial conditions in the water. I will also detail why it is only the naturally alkaline pH that benefits health, while the artificial variety causes problems; even though a pH testing device will measure both as 9.5, for example.
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