Healthy Water for a Healthy Life

I decided to make "Healthy Water for a Healthy Life" the first topic primarely because without water no organism can live. Now think about this: if no organism can live without water, then How important do you think the quality of it matters to your health?? The answer can be only one, IT MATTERS and A LOT!!

It is amazing to notice that nowadays few people give thought to how important this water issue is and to make problems even worse it is also amazing how children are not usually educated on this subject by their parents.

Being a teacher myself I did a quick survey with my students. I asked about 100 kids this question: How many of you actually pay attention to the quality of water that you drink on a daily basis? Not to my surprise very few raised their hands and about 3 or 4 mentioned their home had a water filtering system. Unfortunatelly the POOR QUALITY of water consumed is directly related to the POOR Health of many individuals. One of the biggest issues is the amount of parasites living in contaminated water; another problem is the amount of chemicals in it that are used to kill these parasites, since your good bacterias that live in your digestive system are also killed by the same chemicals; chlorine being the most often used.

But there is a light at the end of the tunnel- you can change this behavior as soon as you want to. Paying attention to this matter is essencial to a better life, pure life that is. Your digestive system needs your help to stay well and alive, building a strong immune system and harmonizing the energy in you. So here is some information to help YOU begin living the life GOD inteded for you to live.

Updated March 2007

------Health magazine states that "Roughly 7 million Americans get sick every year from drinking contaminated tap water." If you want to protect your family from such unsavory
elements -- or if you just want your water to taste better -- reviews from Consumer
Reports, Good Housekeeping and Mother Earth News magazine tell us that even
inexpensive pitchers and faucet mounts easily and conveniently work to filter impurities
and off-tastes from your water. We found all these sources useful in preparing this report,
and all are included in our All Reviews chart.

One of the original benefits of home water filters was cost savings over bottled water. But
many recent studies show that most bottled water is no healthier or cleaner than ordinary
tap water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the public or municipal
water supply, but it is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that regulates bottled
water and then only when the product is sold across state lines. The FDA only requires
that bottled water be packaged under strict sanitary conditions and that it is as good as tap
water. So bottled water may contain as many impurities as the water delivered through
your pipes.
A pitcher is the simplest and most popular way to filter drinking water, and it's much
cheaper than buying bottled water. The most recognized manufacturer of water-filtering
carafe units is Brita. However, PUR Ultimate pitchers go one step beyond Brita because
they filter 99.95 percent of parasitic cysts such as cryptosporidium and giardia. Since both brands are competitive price-wise (about $20 to $30, depending on size), reviews cite the
PUR Ultimate as the better choice.
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The EPA sets minimum standards for public drinking water (although individual states
may better these requirements if they choose), but as noted at watchdog website
WaterWarning.com, "only 86 of the 75,000 toxic chemicals used in our society are
required to be tested for," so EPA standards are hardly comprehensive. Consumers can
check the condition of their county's water suppiy by reading the Annual Water Quality
Report that is legally required to be available to all citizens. The American Water Works
Association (www.awwa.org) has a comprehensive list of State Drinking Water Programs
to help you learn about your state's water. You can also go to the EPA website
(www.epa.gov/safewater) and click on Local Drinking Water Information.

You can test your own drinking water by submitting a sample to a certified laboratory. One such lab is National Testing Laboratories Ltd. (800-458-3330 or www.ntllabs.com).Renters and
homeowners can then decide for themselves if they need more contaminants removed
from their tap water.
At the very least, water filters improve the taste of tap water by removing impurities. The
best way for consumers to get cleaner and safer drinking water is to use one of the various
types of water filters currently available. The biggest complaints we found about pitcherstyle
water filters is the size of the carafe. Many owners say they feel that they're
constantly filling the carafe from the tap, so you might consider getting a larger size.
In general, we found a few more complaints about faucet-mount water filters than other
types, mainly because these require installation. Several owners say they needed a trip to
the hardware store before they could install their faucet-mounted water filter. We found
some mixed reviews for the PUR 3-Stage Faucet Mount water filter (*est. $40) , which
comes in white, brushed chrome or a stainless steel plastic. We didn't read any complaints
about the taste of the water, but several owners complain that the unit began to leak at the
connection, sometimes spraying water. To be fair, we found a similar balance of positive
and negative reviews for Brita faucet-mounted water filters, including the Brita On Tap
(*est. $30) and Brita Aouaview (*est. $35) . Since the PUR faucet-mounted water filter is
recommended by Good Housekeeping magazine, we've included it in ConsumerSearch
Fast Answers, but be aware that a small percentage of owners report issues with all
faucet-mounted water filters.

So, what do you think about the quality of the water you have been drinking lately?? Good enough for you?? Drop a line and let me know what you think of this article ok.

PURA VIDA

As you might know, we live in a toxic world nowadays and unless you live in a very remote area with few chemical products around, we are all suspectible to toxins that enter our bodies by one way or another.

So my question to you is this; How do you go about procteting yourself from harmful toxins and eliminating them from your body? and What can you do to live a life that is abundant in energy, vitality, free of toxins, pain and dis-ease??? In other words, What can you do to begin living a Pura Vida(pure life)??
On this blog it is my main purpose to give you insights on many issues that can ENHANCE your life in general, be it on the Spiritual, Mind or Body level. So no matter what age you are these are topics that anyone can benefit from. It is a collection of hard studies and research, conversations with my mentors who are in the business of healing the sick and promote healthy lifestyles. I will also publish some essencial products you should consider buying in order to enhance your health right at HOME.
I hope you can truly benefit from this information and that you can wake up everyday giving thanks for who you are and for how you live your life. As you grow in your own quest for a healthier life style I hope you consider sharing the knowledge you gain with others so they can also benefit from a PURA VIDA(pure life)! [life]