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 […]

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 countries, tap water supplied to our homes are regulated and are required to meet the drinking water standards. Ideally, tap water is safe to consume as it meets the standards that are typically involved in the limit allowance of turbidity, hardness, chemical and etc. In most cases, the water that leaves the water […]

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, […]