Washington, D.C. residents were misled about lead levels in their drinking water

7 06 2010

The CDC knowingly used flawed data to claim that high lead levels in the District’s drinking water did not pose a health risk to the public, a congressional investigation has found, according to a Washington Post article.

According to the article, the investigation found that in 2004 the CDC, in response to parents’ demand for explanations of a spike in lead levels in their water, published a “calming analysis” all the while knowing it “relied on  incomplete, misleading blood-test results that played down the potential health impact.”

Lead is a toxic metal long known to cause brain damage and developmental delays in fetuses and children when they or their pregnant mothers ingest significant amounts.

Read the complete article here

Source: Washington Post.com



Acid/Alkaline Balance Info Revisited

28 07 2009

The following article helps us to understand the acid/alkaline balance that we promote through this website. It’s been a while since we visited this subject, and are lucky enough to have found some great information out there.

Click below to read The pH Nutrition Guide to Acid / Alkaline Balance

The pH Nutrition Guide to Acid / Alkaline Balance

Click here to watch some videos about how Kangen Water helps to alkalize your body.

Click here to read more information about the alkalizing effects of Kangen Water.



The Truth About Bottled Water

3 05 2008

Warning This Video Contains Language that Some May Find Offensive.

But it really hits home about bottled water. I think it is a must watch.

Of course I have my own opinion about bottled water. Enjoy the video.



WARNING: Your Cookware Could be Making You Sick!

28 04 2008

Despite your best intentions to eat healthier meals, exercise regularly, drink pure water, and use key supplements, something scary could be preventing you from achieving your peak wellness.

And it lurks in your kitchen cabinets …

Funny as it may sound, that scary “something ” could be your pots and pans! Yes, the cookware you use to prepare your food might be downright dangerous to your health.

This may not be a new issue for you. As I continue to discuss the dangers of some types of cookware on the site, one of the most common questions I receive is “What type of cookware do you recommend?”.

You’ll find the answer below. But before you read this, it’s important to know that I’ve been working on bringing a healthy and affordable cookware alternative to the U.S. for over two years!

I thought I had solved the problem when we received a major shipment of cookware just prior to the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately, the initial manufacturer we worked with tried to “sneak in” a potentially dangerous non-stick fluoride based coating.

So I rejected the entire shipment (even though it cost many thousands of dollars). Obviously, there was no way I could sell this type of cookware on the site.

But finally, we found a reputable company to work with. Now, I’m proud to introduce the answer to your questions — and what I feel is one of the most incredible values you will ever find in cookware.

As you know, I wouldn’t advise you to throw anything

out unless I’ve found that it has been linked to health

problems. I’m as concerned about frugality as you are.

But something that may cause severe health risks is another story.

And in my opinion, changing your cookware might be an easy and inexpensive secret that unlocks perplexing health problems — and could be the key to avoiding hidden causes of long-term health risks.

Let me show you why …

What Hidden Health Hazards Lurk in Your Cookware Cabinet?



Bottled water: No longer cool?

13 12 2007

Yep - water costs the same as soda and three times as much as the gas.

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Some brands like PepsiCo’s Aquafina are made from filtered tap water.

 

 

So critics are asking: Why drink bottled water?

After all, it’s pricey. Packaging and shipping water consumes energy and contributes to global warming. Empty bottles add to litter and solid waste. And, as a rule, bottled water is no safer or healthier than the H2O that flows from municipal water systems.

What’s more, blind taste tests, while wholly unscientific, often show that few people can distinguish between bottled and tap water.

No wonder environmentalists, shareholder activists and church groups are targeting Coca-Cola (Charts, Fortune 500), PepsiCo (Charts, Fortune 500) and Nestle (Charts), the leading sellers of bottled water. Some examples: Read full article

Juan’s comment:

A great way to make a difference and correct the situation is to use an ionized alkaline producing water filter. The very best water ionizer is the Leveluk SD501 by Enagic. Take a look at the online SD501 brochure here.

The benefits of drinking ionized alkaline water are numerous, starting with the many benefits to your body. The other very important factor is the impact on the environment. I believe that it’s time that everyone start to think about what they are putting in their bodies, where they are putting their money and think about the planet we live on and how to help the planet heal. Every time that we do our part it’s a step in the right direction. By using a counter-top water ionizer we not only get the best hydrating water for our bodies we also reduce the use of plastic and we save money. Yes, you will actually save a lot of money in the long run by owning a Kangen water device.
Learn More about Kangen Water here.

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BOTTLED WATER CONTAMINATION: AN OVERVIEW OF NRDC’S AND OTHERS’ SURVEYS

13 12 2007

Setting aside the question of whether bottled water is as pure as advertised, is the public’s view that bottled water is safer than tap water correct? Certainly the aggressive marketing by the bottled water industry would lead us to believe so.

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NRDC undertook a four-year, detailed investigation to evaluate the quality of bottled water. We reviewed published and unpublished literature and data sources, wrote to and interviewed by phone all 50 states asking for any surveys of bottled water quality they have conducted or were aware of, and interviewed experts from FDA. In addition, through three leading independent laboratories, we conducted “snapshot” testing of more than 1,000 bottles of water sold under 103 brand names.

What NRDC has found is in some cases reassuring and in others genuinely troubling. Read full article here

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Article submitted By: Juan Garces



Early Death Comes From Drinking Distilled Water

12 12 2007

Fasting using distilled water can be dangerous 189795_glass_2_filling_with_water.jpg because of the rapid loss of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride) and trace minerals like magnesium, deficiencies of which can cause heart beat irregularities and high blood pressure. Cooking foods in distilled water pulls the minerals out of them and lowers their nutrient value.

Distilled water is an active absorber and when it comes into contact with air, it absorbs carbon dioxide, making it acidic. The more distilled water a person drinks, the higher the body acidity becomes.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Distilled water, being essentially mineral-free, is very aggressive, in that it tends to dissolve substances with which it is in contact. Notably, carbon dioxide from the air is rapidly absorbed, making the water acidic and even more aggressive. Many metals are dissolved by distilled water.”

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