Called to Account – High Level Officials Charged Over Flint Water Scandal

Posted by: Rhona Reid On January 9, 2017 7:00 am

More charges have been brought against decision-makers involved in the Flint crisis, which saw lead-laced water flowing into the homes of unsuspecting residents.  Accused of putting profits before public health, Jerry Ambrose and Darnell Earley were brought in as emergency managers of Flint and made the catastrophic decision to source the city’s drinking water from the Flint River, despite grave doubts about the readiness of the Flint Water Plant to safely treat the water.

Flint Charges: Who Will be Next?
Flint Charges: Who Will be Next?

The two men are charged with felonies of false pretenses and conspiracy after misleading the Michigan Department of Treasury to obtain millions in bonds, which were then misused to help to build a new pipeline, while the local river

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Mindful Resolutions for 2017

Posted by: Rhona Reid On January 5, 2017 7:00 am

 
Do you make New Year resolutions?  If so, you’re in good company.  Around half of us make either regular or infrequent resolutions, with varying degrees of success.

2016.  So last year.
2016.  So last year.

What are the best tried-and-tested methods of making your ambitions and hopes for the year come to fruition?  We sought the wisdom of statisticians, medical professionals and erm…Oprah, to find out!

  1. Forget Less is More; More is More!

Rather than focusing on what you are going to cut out of your diet, focus on what you can add to your diet to make it healthier.”

Neva Cochran, MS, RDN

This is such simple and terrific advice for the 38% of us who make resolutions around …

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The Three Best Hangover Cures Ever!

Posted by: Rhona Reid On December 29, 2016 12:00 pm

So maybe you had a few too many holiday beers or that extra glass of Champagne?  Whatever you indulged in, it’s time to face the consequences.  If crawling back underneath the duvet isn’t an option, then we’re here to the rescue with the three fastest and most effective ways to zap your hangover!

Really?  It was something you ate?
Really?  It was something you ate?
  1. What to Eat, What Not to Eat

There’s a myth that rich foods somehow ‘soak up’ the toxins that are making you feel so awful, but it’s just that; a myth.  Avoid fatty, heavy foods and the likes of waffles or hash browns. They’ll just place more pressure on your already stressed-out liver.

It’s also wise to skip the neutral …

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How Firefighters Can Benefit from Alkaline Water

Posted by: Rhona Reid On December 15, 2016 12:00 pm

Did you know that there were an estimated 1,134,400 firefighters in America in 2014 (U.S. Fire Administration), working on either a voluntary or career basis?  As we head into the holiday season, and we hope for a peaceful time with our families, it’s really worth reflecting for a moment on the dedication of the men and women who form such a vital part of our emergency services.

How Tyent Water can help firefighters recover faster.
Tyent Alkaline Water can help firefighters recover faster.

How can Tyent alkaline water help firefighters?  What benefits could a firefighter expect to see and how might it help them tackle their challenging and demanding job?

Hydration and Firefighters

In 2013, a pilot study was published entitled The Effect of Hydration on Whole Blood

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Tyent Water Ionizers Versus the Competition, Part 9: Water Ionizer vs. Tap Water

Posted by: Rhona Reid On December 13, 2016 7:00 am

We’re nearing the end of our series on how ionized water compares to other types of drinking water, and today we’re examining the most obvious one – tap water.

Contaminants on tap?
Contaminants on tap?

The issues surrounding municipal water have dominated the news in an unprecedented way over the last few years.

Tap Water is Cheap and Convenient

Let’s look at the good to start with.  It’s cheap.  It’s right there, flowing out of your taps with no fuss, just like it has for years.

Except for many people, the water isn’t so good to drink anymore.  America’s pipework is old and was built for the populations of major towns and cities as they were then, not now.

There’s a Crack in

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Tyent Water Ionizers Versus the Competition, Part 7: Water Ionizer vs. Bottled Water

Posted by: Rhona Reid On December 6, 2016 7:00 am

We hope you’re loving our 10-part series on how a water ionizer compares to other means of getting your drinking water.  So far, we’ve looked at a few types of machine and equipment, and today we’re examining how water ionizers stack up against the ubiquitous bottled water.

Plastic Planet
Plastic Planet

Have You Got the Bottle? 

Bottled water is undeniably convenient.  Widely available to the point of saturation, to use a suitably watery metaphor; most of us are probably only a few feet away from a bottle of water at any time.

Handily, bottled water comes in lots of different guises to suit your pocket and tastes.  Mineral water, spring water…even alkaline water is available in a bottle.  Importantly, it’s also relatively …

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Tyent Water Ionizers Versus the Competition, Part 6: Water Ionizer vs. A Whole House Filter

Posted by: Rhona Reid On December 1, 2016 12:00 pm

We really hope you’re enjoying our series on all of the alternatives to water ionizers on the market today, and how they compare to Tyent machines!

Is it possible to protect your whole house from unsafe water?
Is it possible to protect your whole house from unsafe water?

Is a Whole House Filter the Answer?

Right now, we’re going to take a look at a pretty tempting-sounding option in these times of worry and fear about what’s lurking in our source water – a whole-house filter.

If you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing that the water flowing from your main pipe is being filtered before it hits the taps or the shower, then we understand that.  Clean water is routed around your home, without the need for …

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Tyent Water Ionizers Versus the Competition, Part 4: Water Ionizer vs. Reverse Osmosis System

Posted by: Rhona Reid On November 24, 2016 12:00 pm

We really hope that you’re all enjoying our “How Does an Ionizer Compare to…” series as much as we’re loving putting it together!  We try to be as big on information as we are broad, so hopefully you feel as though you’re getting a clear picture and enough pointers to make an informed decision.

With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at a well-known alternative to a water ionizer – a reverse osmosis system.

We give you the facts. You make the decision.
We give you the facts. You make the decision.

How Great is Reverse Osmosis Water?

Regular readers will know that we’ve talked about RO water before.  As then, we feel the need to acknowledge its immense value in challenging environments: …

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Tyent Water Ionizers Versus the Competition: A 10 Part Series! Part 1:  Water Ionizer vs. Water Softener

Posted by: Rhona Reid On November 15, 2016 7:00 am

We can’t promise the thrills, spills and general roller coaster ride that was the race for the White House; but we can promise facts, figures and everything else you need to know about how Tyent Water Ionizers measure up against the competition!

The gloves are off.  Water Ionizer vs. Water Softener.
The gloves are off.  Water Ionizer vs. Water Softener.

We’re covering so much in our new 10-part series that you’ll need to keep checking back so that you don’t miss a thing!

First up – Water Ionizers vs. Water Softeners.  Let’s go! *rings bell.*

Why “Soften” Water?

Why do people want to soften their water?  Well, hard water can contain excess levels of calcium, magnesium, and sulfates.  The water softener removes the excess minerals to give you “soft” …

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Will My Water Ionizer Work with Reverse Osmosis?

Posted by: Rhona Reid On October 25, 2016 7:00 am

We’ve written about Reverse Osmosis (RO) water here before, and truth be told, it hasn’t always been in exactly glowing terms.  In short, RO water is entirely free of vital minerals, so while it’s great in an emergency, drinking it frequently, over any significant period of time, can actually cause harm.

Reverse Osmosis water can be safe if used with an ionizer.
Reverse Osmosis water can be safe if used with an ionizer.

Bringing Dead Water Back to Life?

But here’s an interesting thing.  Reverse Osmosis water can be revived from it’s somewhat “dead” state by flowing through an ionizer. RO water is clean, but devoid of goodness.  Running clean Reverse Osmosis water through your ionizer  will re-mineralize and stabilize the water, making it safe and good to drink, …

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