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Flint’s Crisis Is America’s Problem

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On January 5, 2016, at the same time as issuing an apology for the decisions that had led to the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency.

Toxic Water Is Not limited To Flint
Toxic Water Is Not limited To Flint

Tip Of The Iceberg

The horror of just how many children have been affected by lead poisoning in Flint continues to unfold, and the inevitable lawsuits are coming in. But to understand the true extent of the problem, it’s necessary to cast a wider net than just over the beleaguered largest city of Genesee County.

“Lead in Flint is the tip of the iceberg. Flint is a teachable moment for America.” ~Dr. Richard J. Jackson, former director of the

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Top Water Ionizer System for Weight Loss

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We all want to be fit and healthy.  However, carrying a few extra pounds can sap our energy and zap our motivation.

Top Water Ionizer
Water ionizers can help you to get fit and drop excess weight!

While curves are definitely cool, being significantly overweight can start to impact negatively on your health and perhaps begin to affect your confidence.  

Water Ionizers and Weight Loss

If you think that you’d be happier and healthier if you were a few pounds lighter, then alongside the tried-and-tested dream team of eating well and getting enough exercise, investing in a water ionizer is one of the best ways of boosting your weight-loss efforts.

We all know that drinking water is essential for our health, but …

The Top 5 Reasons Alkaline Water Is Better For You

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There are a ton of people out there on one side or the other of the alkaline water debate. Whatever your stance, the research that has been done looks pretty promising. This –along with millions of testimonials– shows that a higher pH of water benefits people’s health in a lot of ways. What are some of these benefits? Here are five of the reasons why alkaline water is better for you.

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5. It Keeps People More Hydrated
Alkaline water keeps athletes and those with extremely active lifestyles hydrated for much longer. This is because it keeps the kidneys from shedding water so quickly. Alkaline water is said to act like an anti-diuretic, keeping the fluid in your system longer, which …

The Lack of PFAS Regulation – A Nationwide Problem

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Every day, third-generation dairy farmer Art Schaap milks his 1,800 cows at his farm in Clovis, New Mexico. But not one drop of the 15,000 gallons he produces reaches any customers. Every gallon is dumped, every single day, due to PFAS contamination.

Here’s why that’s important:

What is PFAS Contamination?
How Dangerous is PFAS?
What is the Government Doing About PFAS Regulation?
Is PFAS in Drinking Water Around the World?
Can Water Ionizers Make My Water Safer to Drink?
PFAS
Toxic PFAS – 16 million Americans at risk.

What is PFAS Contamination?

PFAS is an acronym that refers to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.

They are man-made chemicals that are widely used for their properties, such as being resistant to heat, …

Antioxidants and Free Radicals: What You Need to Know

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Free Radicals might sound like the kind of band name you and your buddy, that guy with the keyboard and the bad perm, might have chosen back in the 80’s.  

Wanted: Easy-going electron with calming influence to tame unstable Free Radical.

It’s true to say that free radicals sound a lot cooler than they really are. Existing virtually everywhere in the modern world, free radicals are impossible to avoid.  To labor the 80’s band theme again, like an aging rock star who has lived a wild and toxic life on the road: free radicals are unstable, slightly unhinged molecules trying to hook up with a nice, calming electron to stabilize them and settle down with.

Oxidative Damage

But it doesn’t …

What Is Acidic Water?

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What is acidic water? Is it good for drinking? Is it safe for the body? Read on for the ultimate low-down on low-pH water!

 

What Is Acidic Water

What Is Acidic Water?

What Are the Uses of Acidic Water?

When Is Acidic Water Suitable for Drinking?

Who Has Access to Acidic Water?

How Do I Know If I Have Acidic Tap Water?

Why Should I Care About the Kind of Water I Drink & Use?

Where Should I Go to Get My Tap Water Tested for Acidity & Alkalinity?

What Is Acidic Water? Your Questions Answered

 

What Is Acidic Water?

Let’s recap on pH values and why they matter. The acidity or alkalinity of a substance is measured on a pH scale, between …

Why You Should Add Alkaline Vegetables to Your Diet

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Dr. Lori Shemek is back again to share her tips for Why You Should Add Alkaline Vegetables to Your Diet.  Dr. Lori is the best-selling author of books such as The Ketogenic Key, Fire Up Your Fat Burn and Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting.  Dr. Lori is a certified nutritional consultant and weight loss expert who spreads awareness of the negative effects of inflammation.  

 

Why You Should Add Alkaline Vegetables to Your Diet

 

Alkaline vegetables are those that have a pH level above 7, which makes them slightly alkaline
in nature. These vegetables can have a number of benefits for our health, including improved
digestion, reduced inflammation, and increased energy levels.

 

One of the primary benefits of alkaline vegetables is that they can help …

Is Bruni the Next Flint? The Town in Texas with Arsenic in the Water.

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The residents of Bruni, less than 50 miles east of the Mexican border, know exactly how the people of Flint, Michigan feel.

Would you let your child drink this?
Would you let your child drink this?

Another Flint?

Flint, of course, is infamous for the town’s water supply becoming toxic with dangerously high levels of lead.  Bruni’s horror?  Turn on a tap and rife in the cloudy, unappetizing water is arsenic.  Linked to increased risk of developmental and intellectual issues in children, cancer and lung problems; in 2001, the EPA decided that the acceptable level of arsenic in drinking water should be lowered from 50 ppb (parts per billion) to 10 pbb.

This is the root cause of the controversy in Bruni.  During 2014 – 2015,  …

Will Air and Water Borne BPA Change the FDA’s Tune?

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It’s almost funny.  The FDA is militant about not allowing perfectly edible and delicious unpasteurized Camembert and many other legendary cheeses into the country, but it is far more laid back when it comes to the controversial chemical BPA – linked to low birth weight and certain types of cancer.

More dangerous than carcinogens in your bottled water?

According to the FDA, unlike a decent wheel of Brie de Meaux, BPA is “probably alright in very small doses.”  We’re paraphrasing here, by the way, but you get the gist.

Narrow Sighted?

“Probably alright in very small doses” is fine when you’re talking about certain things.  Cleaning your teeth with the kids’ toothpaste for a day because you’ve run out? …

Hydrogen Water Tablets: Everything You Need to Know [2024]

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Hydrogen water is an easy, great-tasting way to improve your overall health. Whether you’re looking to lower inflammation, increase your antioxidants, or increase focus and concentration naturally, hydrogen water can help.

If you’re shopping around for ways to access hydrogen water health benefits, you’ve probably come across hydrogen water tablets. They may seem like an easy and affordable option, but these tablets have several limitations to consider before buying. Read on to learn the pros and cons of hydrogen water tablets and alternatives, including Tyent’s more consistent hydrogen water machines. 

 

What Are Hydrogen Water Tablets? 

Hydrogen water tablets are dissolvable tablets containing molecular hydrogen so you can infuse water on the go. All you have to do …