Safe drinking water is a basic need and should always be a priority, not a privilege. Learn how contaminants affect your drinking water and how to prevent it.

You’ve probably noticed by now that almost every article on weight loss, health and fitness often talk about drinking more water. We’d hate to sound like a broken record but water is vital for your health. In fact, our bodies are made up of about 60% water. Not to mention, your brain and heart are about 73% water, your lungs are about 83% water, your skin contains 64% water, your muscles and kidneys are about 79% water, and even your bones are 31% watery!

Is your drinking water safe? Do you often catch yourself asking that? Safe drinking water is something we often take for granted, until a crisis like the Sungai Kim Kim water pollution in March 2019, makes us wonder what chemicals could be lurking in our pipes and taps. Around 6,000 people were affected by the water pollution where students from schools in the Pasir Gudang area began complaining of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, which led to the temporary closure of the schools in the area. While it is worth noting that Sungai Kim Kim is now rehabilitated, you should still remain vigilant about the contaminants that might be in your pipes, faucets, or local water supply.

Water is the heart (and soul) of all living creatures on Earth. Humans can survive for quite some time without solid food but not for nearly as long without water. The same goes for animals and plants. So why is good, clean water so hard to find? If you think the minerals in your mineral […]