Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. While it has its benefits to mankind as it is used in a variety of products such as batteries, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, solders, gasoline, and paint, it can also be toxic to humans. Most modern homes today have tap […]
In most homes, tap water is regulated to meet the drinking water standards. Ideally, once it meets the standards of limiting turbidity, hardness and chemicals, tap water is safe to drink. In most cases, the water that leaves the treatment plant is clean. However, this water may need to go through several hundred kilometres of pipes before […]
One of the latest fads in town is arguably alkaline water due to its impressive health claims, but how true are all its assertions? Generally, alkaline water is any water with a pH greater than 7. Most alkaline water systems utilise an electrolytic water generator that separates water into alkaline and acid fractions. In this […]
One of the most pressing dangers in our drinking water is pharmaceutical drug residues due to its small molecular size (which enables it to penetrate our bodies), potency (a small dose has a big impact) and ability to bypass modern wastewater and water treatment plants as well as most water filtration systems. More than 100 […]
Many people are aware of the need of vitamins and minerals for good health. As minerals are naturally present in food and water, this has led some people to conclude that drinking water is a good source of minerals as it contains a variety of minerals. Unbeknownst to many, not all minerals in water are […]
Water is crucial to our survival. Clean water is a matter of life and death. Unfortunately, even with the most stringent government regulations and ideal water treatment conditions, our tap water can still contain all sorts of hazardous chemicals, dissolved solids (TDS) and heavy metals. Sadly, the effects of consuming contaminated water oftentimes only show […]
Although the use of pesticides has greatly increased our food harvest, residues routinely end up on and inside the food we eat daily. While some have dismissed the low exposure as inconsequential, independent scientists are proving that incredibly tiny doses could cause health problems that will only manifest decades later. Here are 6 alarming diseases […]
Our body’s signal of thirst is not just confined to experiencing a dry mouth, dry skin, decreased urine and constipation. Did you know that these signs may not necessarily point to the presence of an illness, but instead to dehydration? Aches and Pains Dehydration can cause chronic joint pain, headaches, and gastric ulcers. Our body […]
Staying hydrated is essential for health but did you know there is a right time to drink water for maximum benefits? Asking ‘when to drink water’ might seem like a trivial question. Is it that big a deal to have a particular time just for drinking water? Whether you’re a couch potato or a keen […]
Wherever water flows, there is life. Without water, all life forms cease to exist. From the simple microbe to the complex human being, water plays a critical role in our survival. Many living organisms live entirely in water; those that don’t, need to extract water from their environment. All life forms on earth – bacteria, […]
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