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Water2Drink Blog > HealthIt's Hot Out There!Monday, July 16, 2018 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
Recently, our family attended an outdoor music festival. It
was an all-day event and plans were made to carry sunscreen, chairs, lots of
drinking water and snacks. While we were prepared for a hot day, we did not
realize there would be no shade at all, and temperatures were in the mid- to
high 90’s that day. One of our family members unfortunately was not able to
handle the heat, and began exhibiting symptoms of heat exhaustion. We made the
decision to leave the show early, and he quickly recovered once we moved
indoors and he was able to cool down. It is surprising how quickly heat exhaustion and heat stroke
can occur. Certainly the first and best defense against heat related illness is
to stay well hydrated. Drinking plenty
of water during a hot spell or season is a given. But don’t wait until you are
already hot or overheating. Your hydration plan should begin 12 to 24 hours
before exposure to heat and humidity. Once you are exposed to the heat, you should
continue to drink water, approximately 16 oz or so every 15 minutes, which is
about two liters per hour, according to “11 Hydration Strategies for Hot
Weather” at Active.com.
Water composes almost 60% of the adult body, and proper fluid
intake is an important part of maintaining health. The safest water to drink is
not necessarily bottled water (which also creates an environmental problem due
to the manufacture and disposal of the plastic bottles), but rather filtered water,
right out of the tap, carried in a safe container such as stainless steel or
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Bad ScienceWednesday, May 31, 2017 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
An outstanding new documentary aired tonight on PBS. “Nova:
Poisoned Water,” outlines the water delivery system to our homes and
businesses, and it uses the water disaster in Flint, MI as “a cautionary tale.”
You can also find the program at this link. To recap, the Flint, MI water crisis of 2014 began when the
city switched its water supply from Lake Huron, to the #Flint River. However,
chemical reactions between the river water and the lead pipes that delivered
Flint’s water caused the pipes to corrode and eventually leach lead into the
drinking water supply, thereby poisoning the water throughout the city. The #leadcontamination
was found and exposed by a Virginia Tech researchers such as Marc Edwards, who
also gained national attention in Washington, DC, a decade earlier.
The same contamination happened in Washington, DC, in 2004. “A
coverup of lead problems in Washington’s water helped promote the notion that
children couldn’t be seriously injured” by contaminated water, according to a Washington Post article, “The Scary
Story About How Lead Gets Into Drinking Water” by #VickyHallett. The city
governments of both Washington, DC and Flint, MI relied upon a protective
coating called “scale,” which normally forms as a chemical reaction between
pipes and properly treated drinking water. Washington and Flint both overlooked
vital corrosion control measures when the water source changed, says the
#WashingtonPost article.
Water2Drink.com wants you to be aware of the many types of
lead contamination and the science behind how it can occur in your drinking
water system. Water2Drink.com respects the work that #VirginiaTech is doing to
alert the public about drinking water contamination in these major cities, but
we also believe everyone should become knowledgeable about the water supply in
their own city or town.
Water2Drink sells only the Multipure family of Drinking
Water Systems, all of which are independently tested and certified in lead
reduction of over 99%. Contact #Water2Drink today and let us help you determine
the best filtration system for your needs.
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The Million Dollar Club!Friday, April 28, 2017 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Products, Water Safety
Multipure is pleased to recognize Water2Drink.com for the
extraordinary achievement in reaching $1,000,000 or more in product sales. It
is a rare achievement, and those who reach it have proven their dedication and
sales ability. Water2Drink – Ron New
and Brian Browning
Hailing from Virginia, Network Director Ron New has been a
Multipure Distributor for over 30 years. Although he was introduced to
Multipure as a customer in 1983, … it took five years before Ron joined the
business opportunity, enticed by the prospects of the compensation plan. While
he is well aware of Multipure’s superior quality, and of the benefits of
drinking healthy water, he also understands the tremendous value of Multipure’s
products and the way Multipure’s business opportunity can help support his
family; because of this, he feels it is his responsibility to educate everyone
about the need to #filter their water and the benefits of #Multipure.
Under the business name of Water2Drink, Ron and his
behind-the-scenes business partner, Brian Browning, have found tremendous
success with Multipure; it is through this success and Ron’s decades of
experience that they have learned that successful Distributors must possess
strong knowledge, belief, and communication ability. Distributors must be
knowledgeable about the challenges people face with their water, and about the
ways Multipure products address those challenges. Distributors must believe in
the power of Multipure’s products, and understand that they are truly helping
address real and urgent health concerns. And Distributors must be able to
communicate this information effectively, accurately, and frequently in order
to build trusted relationships, both with customers and with prospects.
The key to Ron’s – and Water2Drink’s – achievement is his
attitude toward the business as a whole. Becoming a Distributor is just the
first step. Although the need for clean water is urgent, and the market is
growing because of this need, commitment and dedication in time and resources
is necessary for true success. He states, “Your only real limit is your own
drive to succeed in this business. Success is not easy or automatic, but it’s
not hard either. Focused, consistent efforts are what it will take to attain
your personal goals for your Multipure business.”
Congratulations to Ron and Brian for this exceptional
achievement, the #MillionDollarClub!
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Something You Should Know about TDS (Hint: It's not a cable channel)Sunday, March 12, 2017 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water Safety
You may have heard about water filtration pitchers or filter
systems that claim to remove Total Dissolved Solids from drinking water. While
this may sound like a benefit and perhaps convince you to purchase that
product, let’s take a look at the bigger picture. While scary sounding on a marketing label, total dissolved
solids (TDS) bear a little more examination.
According to the World Health Organization, “TDS in water supplies
originate from natural sources, sewage, urban and agricultural run-off, and
industrial #wastewater. Salts used for road de-icing can also contribute to the
TDS loading of water supplies.” Of
course, this type of #TDS would certainly be considered harmful. However, the #WHO also states that the term total
dissolved solids, “describe(s) the inorganic salts and small amounts of organic
matter present in solution in water. The principal constituents are usually
calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium cations and carbonate,
hydrogencarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate anions.” Many of these are actually
dissolved minerals that are vital to the health of the human body.
We here at #Water2Drink want to share this short, informative
video from Multipure International. In it, Kenton Jones, Vice President of
Marketing, demonstrates that, while certain #water samples are shown to contain
no TDS, those samples are indeed most harmful to your health!
The Multipure family of Drinking Water Systems is NSF-tested
and certified to reduce turbidity and submicron particulate matter. However, #Multipure Drinking Water Systems do
NOT remove the healthful dissolved minerals that your body needs, such as
calcium, sodium and magnesium.
Please be sure to evaluate all health claims of the drinking
water system you may be considering. Water2Drink.com is your resource that is
available to help you look past the marketing hype and pinpoint the Multipure
filter that is right for you.
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Simply the BestMonday, February 13, 2017 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Products, Water Safety
Once again, the Multipure MP750SB has been rated #1
in the “Undersink Water Filter” review category of a major consumer product
review and ratings magazine. The Multipure Aquaversa “MP750SB” is listed in a
chart at the bottom of Page 33 in the March 2017 edition of the magazine. Water2Drink.com was founded in 2003 on the basis of
providing the absolute best water filtration products. We believed then, and
still believe, that the #Multipure Drinking Water Systems family of products is
the best available filter on the market.
Multipure’s family – the AquaVersa, the AquaPerform, the AquaRO, and the
AquaLuxe (the “next generation” of water filtration) – consistently rank as the highest rated in performance, not
only by major news publications, but also by NSF International, an independent
3rd party that certifies the performance claims of manufacturers. #NSF
provides clear, concise documentation of what contaminants are reduced, and the
percentage of reduction. Multipure products provide industry-leading reductions
of the widest range of contaminants at an affordable price. If you are
comparing water filtration systems, be sure to look for the NSF performance
data sheets for any product you consider for purchase.
We here at #Water2Drink want you to experience clean, fresh
water. Once you have purchased a Multipure product, Multipure offers a 90-day,
no questions asked, satisfaction guarantee. However, this generous full product
price return policy is rarely used! The majority of our customers (99%+) not
only keep the Multipure filter, they also will share their positive experience
with friends and family. Wouldn’t you want your loved ones to be protected from
the onslaught of contaminated water events that are occurring all over the
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Chromium-6Thursday, November 3, 2016 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
Remember the movie, Erin Brockovich? The March, 2000,
movie is a biographical film based on the true story of Ms. #Brockovich, a legal
crusader who fought Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California for releasing
Chromium VI (or, hexavalent chromium), which made its way into the public
drinking water system in Hinkley, CA. While some of the events of the movie may be dramatized for
effect, chromium-6 is a very real contaminant with serious side effects. It is
a human #carcinogen when inhaled, and can increase the risk of lung cancer.
Skin irritation, asthma, perforated nasal septa, nosebleed, nasal cancer, sinus
cancer, eye damage, kidney and liver damage, pulmonary congestion and edema,
gastric pain, and erosion/discoloration of one’s teeth are all health effects
associated with exposure to chromium-6.
You may believe this problem was limited to just California,
but a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (#EWG) states that “Under
an Environmental Protection Agency program, from 2013 to 2015, local water
utilities took more than 60,000 water samples and found chromium-6 in
more than 75 percent of samples” (emphasis added). Furthermore, while
certain large cities such as Phoenix, Houston, and Los Angeles have the highest
levels of contamination, the EWG reports, “every U.S. water system serving more
than 1 million people has chromium-6 concentrations that could be harmful.”
Water2Drink is proud to exclusively offer Multipure
International’s family of Drinking Water Filtration Systems. With the recent
prevalence of news stories regarding #chromium-6, Multipure has released a statement
which specifically addresses the solutions offered by Multipure systems.
Specifically:
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Helping the ChildrenFriday, May 6, 2016 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
Recently, a quote came across the desk here at
Water2Drink.com: “There is no such
thing as ‘other people’s children.’” (Glennon Doyle Melton/#Momastery blog)
Water2Drink.com and Multipure International are family-based
businesses. Together, we believe that
everyone should be able to drink high quality, clean, healthy water at an
affordable price. The recent events of water-based #lead poisoning in Flint,
MI, highlight the obligation we have to provide clean, fresh water, the most
basic of human needs, to children that are affected by this disaster.
Multipure has announced that through its Pure Foundation, it
will be providing up to 1,800 children and families in #Flint with Multipure’s
certified lead-reducing (up to 99.9%) water filters. The Pure Foundation is collaborating with the Flint Boys
and Girls Club to install and maintain Multipure Drinking Water Systems at no
charge. These Multipure Drinking Water Systems
will provide these children and families safe and clean drinking water, both in
their homes and at the Boys and Girls Club location.
We invite you to view this video, where Multipure’s
Executive Vice President, Jennifer Rice, speaks about the Flint crisis and how
the Pure Foundation has an action plan in place to help these families.
You can be a part of this movement as well! Please contact Water2Drink if you’d like
to purchase and donate a #Multipure Drinking Water System for the children of
Flint. You can also donate your used
Multipure Drinking Water System, if you are planning to upgrade your existing
system. There is no such thing as other
people’s children. The crises that happen to children eventually affect all of
us. Getting involved on behalf of these
children will make an enormous difference in their lives. Thank you.
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Small Community, Big ProblemWednesday, April 6, 2016 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
Would you want your water source to contain diesel fuel?
How about having an unlined wastewater pond nearby that contains chemicals like
benzene and xylene? Fracking fluids in your morning beverage? A case study of a small Wyoming town reveals that
practices common in the fracking industry may have widespread impacts on
drinking water resources. Residents of
Pavillion, WY, had concerns when their drinking water became fouled in both
taste and odor. So they complained, and in 2011 the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency issued a report that put the 231 residents directly in the
middle of the expanding debate over hydraulic fracturing, or as it is commonly
known, “fracking.”
“The EPA report, which linked shallow fracking to toxic
compounds in aquifers, was met with heavy criticism from the drilling industry
as well as state oil and gas regulators. Three years later, having never
finalized its findings, #EPA turned its investigation over to Wyoming. The
state released a series of reports without firm conclusions, and, as of last
month, has said it has no firm plans to take further action. In the meantime,
the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has advised area
residents to avoid bathing, cooking or drinking with water from their taps,”
says an article in the Stanford News. On March 29, 2016, Stanford University published a new study in Environmental Science & Technology
that finds the Pavillion #fracking operations “have had clear impact to
underground sources of drinking water.”
While this is only one community’s story, there are
myriad news articles and information indicating that fracking creates
widespread impact to our underground water supply. As Rob Jackson, Co-author of
the #Stanford study, states, “There are no rules that would stop a company from
doing this anywhere else.” Jackson also
states, “The EPA has consistently walked away from investigations where people
and the environment appear to have been harmed" by fracking's impact on
groundwater.” And lead author Dominic
DiGiulio adds, "This is a wake-up call.
It's perfectly legal to inject stimulation fluids into underground
drinking water resources. This may be causing widespread impacts on drinking
water resources."
The only way to ensure your water source is protected
against fracking fluids that are a toxic mix of chemicals, fuels, and acids, is
to use a point-of-use water filter such as a Multipure Drinking Water
System. Each member of the Multipure family
of Drinking Water Systems employs submicron (0.5 micron) solid carbon block
technology that uses mechanical filtration, electrokinetic adsorption and
chemical/physical adsorption processes.
The #carbon filtration performance is independently tested and certified
by NSF International. Every #Multipure Drinking Water System also comes with
its own Performance Data Sheet, which lists contaminants and the percent of
reduction of each.
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New Year, New YouTuesday, January 12, 2016 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
Image: Stig Nygaard Now that the #holidays are over, the decorations are put
away, and the celebrations are just memories, what are your plans for the New
Year? Did you make a resolution to be healthier? Do you want to
improve your circulation, the absorption of nutrients, or relieve constipation? Do you hope to lubricate your aging joints,
or make your skin look younger? How about improving brain function?
While this list may not be the one you wrote down, you can
improve your health and vitality in all of these areas just by increasing your
water intake! Providing your body with fresh, clean, #healthywater is by far
the easiest, and yet most impactful, action you can take to improve your
health.
Contact Water2Drink.com today and let us help you start your
new year off with a new #Multipure Drinking Water System. The entire family of
Multipure Drinking Water Systems are NSF-tested and certified to remove the
greatest number of contaminants from your water, while retaining the healthy
minerals that your body needs. Good health can be yours this year, starting with
a glass of fresh, Multipure-filtered water. |
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H. Allen RiceWednesday, November 25, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Products, Water Safety
Water2Drink.com shares the sad news of the passing of H.
Allen Rice, Co-Founder of Multipure International. As shared by the Rice family, “Allen worked tirelessly
throughout his life to help others achieve success. As many of you know,
his passion for Multipure knew no bounds. He was completely dedicated to
the success of the Multipure family of distributors and staff members.
His loss is one that will no doubt be felt by many given the thousands of
lives he has touched over the years. The love and pride Allen had
for the Multipure family was clearly evident on his face whenever he spoke.
He ultimately created a legacy that we are confident will continue for years to
come… a legacy that can be seen in the love and passion embodied in our
Multipure family that we hold near and dear to our hearts.”
Allen passed peacefully on November 14, 2015. He was 78
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What's In Your Bottle of Water?Sunday, November 15, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
PepsiCo, the big business owner of Aquafina bottled water,
wanted you to think their water was pure and provided by some mountaintop
spring, if the artwork on the label was any indication. Under pressure from
activists raising the issue of misleading marketing, PepsiCo will be changing
its tune (and its label). “The label on #Aquafina water bottles will soon be
changed to spell out that the drink comes from the same source as tap water,”
says an online news story posted by abcnews.go.com in October, 2015. Water2Drink.com has raised this issue before. We want our
customers to know that even the best marketing does not always represent the
truth. While companies such as PepsiCo, Coca-Cola (owner of #Dasani bottled
water) and Nestle (Pure Life water) want you to believe in the purity of their
product, the reality is these huge corporations use local, public water sources
for their products. While it may be true that they do purify the #water by
processes such as #distillation and reverse osmosis, each of these methods may
produce an end result with less than desirable characteristics. For example, a
reverse-osmosis system removes beneficial dissolved minerals contained in the
water source, such as calcium, magnesium and iron, which are necessary for the
health of the human body. Distillation also removes all minerals from water, and
the health effects of demineralized water can increase diuresis (excessive
urine production) and eliminate electrolytes. The dissolved minerals can help
protect against nutritional deficiency, and may cause serious health issues
when these important minerals are removed.
The bottom line is, the only true way of knowing how “pure”
and clean your water is, is to use a high-quality point-of-use drinking water filtration
system. #Water2Drink exclusively sells the Multipure family of Drinking Water Systems.
With 45 years of NSF tested and certified water filtration products, Multipure
stands out as a leader in the water filtration industry. All #Multipure
Drinking Water Systems are certified to remove or reduce a wide range of disinfectants
(chlorine, chloramines) and contaminants, including pharmaceuticals, while at
the same time retaining beneficial dissolved minerals. |
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Toxic Heavy MetalsThursday, October 15, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
We hear a lot about the dangers of lead exposure and
poisoning, but there are other metals that can cause damage to the human body.
Mercury is another contaminant against which you want to protect yourself. Mercury (Hg) is a
silvery metal that is liquid under normal conditions. It forms a variety of
organic and inorganic compounds, including Hg+1 and Hg+2 salts, oxides and
sulfides, as well as organometallic compounds like dimethylmercury and
methylmercuric chloride. You may
remember playing with mercury as a child in science class or, if you broke an
old-fashioned thermometer, pushing mercury droplets around and watching them
join up with the others. Today, #mercury and its compounds have many commercial
and industrial uses. The metal has been used in #thermometers, barometers, other
scientific instruments, and as a seal in some electrical switches. Mercury
vapor is used in streetlights and florescent lamps. The salts, which are
poisonous, have been used as biocides. Until 1991, interior latex paints
commonly contained mercuric fungicides. It is also used in dental amalgams,
alloys that are formed with other metals such as gold or silver.
While mercury has
many useful applications, it is poisonous and can enter the body through
inhalation, ingestion, or directly through the skin. It is an accumulating
contaminant that can build up in the kidneys, and causes severe illness and
death.
While you may be
able to avoid direct inhalation or skin contact with mercury, mercury contamination
is common in #water sources. The Environmental Protection Agency (#EPA) lists the
major sources of mercury contamination are discharges from
factories/refineries, erosion of natural deposits, and runoff from croplands
and landfills. According to Water Technology, “In the article, [Dr.]
Cotruvo lists the following water treatment options for mercury: Conventional
coagulation, sedimentation and filtration
can remove about 80 percent of inorganic mercury and about 30 percent of
organic mercury.” (emphasis added).
The entire family of
Multipure Drinking Water Systems are NSF-tested and certified to reduce mercury
from your drinking water source by 99%, along with other many other
contaminants such as lead, radon, and PCBs. Since 1970, #Multipure has been an
industry leader in the manufacture of compressed solid-carbon filters that
address new and existing contaminants. Contact Water2Drink.com today and let us
help you choose the best Multipure Drinking Water System for your home and
family.
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Corrosive ContaminantsWednesday, September 16, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
A recent statement by the Environmental Protection Agency says
it will help Flint, Michigan develop plans to implement lead and corrosion
reduction in the city’s service lines. “The EPA said that while city water is within allowable
levels for lead, it has ‘recommended that Flint implement corrosion control
treatment as soon as possible since the city’s lead service lines can leach
lead into the drinking water if left untreated,’” says the Sept. 9th
statement to The Flint Journal-MLive website.
This statement was issued a day after Virginia Tech
University warned Flint residents not to use the tap water for drinking or
cooking without flushing the lines before using. The #VirginiaTech researchers
also recommended using a water filter to remove lead.
Lead contaminated service lines are common across the U.S.,
and #lead contamination of drinking water occurs with regularity as these lines
age and deteriorate underground. “Even at low levels, lead may cause a range of
health effects, including behavioral problems and learning disabilities,
according to the #EPA,” which also highlights these effects pose the most risk
to children 6 years old and younger.
If you are not using
a water filter, your internal organs become the filter. To protect your
vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and endocrine system from corrosive
contaminants, #Water2Drink believes everyone should use an effective,
point-of-use water filtration system such as a Multipure Drinking Water System.
The #Multipure family of Drinking Water Systems address contaminants such as
lead, #arsenic, mercury, PCBs, and emerging contaminants such as prescription
drugs, #pesticides, and flame retardants. The reduction of these contaminants
is tested and certified by NSF International, the public health and safety
organization.
Contact Water2Drink.com today and let us help you determine
if your local water is at risk for lead or other corrosion contaminants. If it
is, we are here to explain the Multipure solution and how you can protect your
health.
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The Animas River SpillFriday, August 14, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News, Water Safety
Riverhugger 6 August 2015 By now you’ve probably seen the news of the recent pollution
at the Gold King Mine near #Durango, Colorado. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), tasked with monitoring and assessing abandoned mines,
accidentally destroyed a dam that contained heavy metals used in gold mining. About
three million gallons of contaminated waste water spilled into a tributary of
the Animas River. Just last week, #Water2Drink blogged our belief that the
EPA is a reliable resource of information regarding the laws and regulations
for clean water, air, and land issues. We stand by that position and believe
the #EPA has been forthcoming about the scope of the damage. The EPA is working with the local agencies
and state officials to respond to citizen’s concerns and ensure the health and
safety of the river and surrounding environment, and of those citizens whose
water source has been impacted.
As a result of this accident, CBS News reports that “the
plume of heavy metals, including arsenic and lead, flowed into southwest
Colorado’s #Animas River and also into the San Juan River in New Mexico.” As
the cleanup continues, these #heavymetals will be present in aquifers and other
water sources unless removed by water utility companies. According to the CBS
News website, “The EPA said it will be Monday at least, but perhaps take weeks
more, before test results can help show what hazardous materials are in the
water. The higher the concentrations, the higher the cost of removing heavy
metals.”
If you have been impacted by the Animas River spill in
#Colorado or #NewMexico, you can protect your health and the health of your
family by using a point-of-use water filtration system in your home. The
Multipure Aquaperform Drinking Water System (MP880 series) is one of the most
technologically advanced water treatment systems available for the home. It effectively
reduces heavy metal contaminants such as lead to 99.3%, mercury to 99%, and arsenic
up to 99.9%. These reductions are tested and certified independently by NSF
International, a noted authority. The #Multipure MP880 series is also economical
to own, as its’ long filter life provides up to a year’s capacity of heavy
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Protecting Your KidneysThursday, July 16, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health
Keeping your kidneys healthy and functional is crucial to
life. Your kidneys may not get the attention that the heart or lungs do, but
they should not be overlooked when focusing on improving your health. Kidneys are two small, fist-sized organs shaped like beans
(ever heard of “kidney beans”?) that are located just below the rib cage on
either side of the spine. Kidneys play a vital role in the daily function of the
body, so much so that nature gave us two of them in case one might be lost to
injury.
With no kidney function, death occurs within a few days.
These powerhouse organs remove waste products and excess
fluids from the body as urine. They also regulate salt, potassium and acid
levels in the body, and produce hormones that influence the function of other
organs. Blood is filtered through the #kidney: waste products, excess water and
nutrients are filtered out and sent to the bladder. Kidneys filter about 200
quarts of fluids every day, removing approximately 2 quarts of waste and
sending the remaining 198 quarts back into the body.
Water is vitally important to kidney health. Water initially
helps to dissolve nutrients, but more importantly it ensures that waste
products, bacteria and proteins don’t build up in the kidneys and bladder. This
can lead to #kidneystones and dangerous infections. A leading cause of kidney
stones is lack of water, which can also increase the risk of developing kidney
disease. Water is the ideal source of fluids to support the kidneys, as it is
readily available and free from calories, caffeine and alcohol.
You can improve your kidney #health and your overall
wellness by increasing your water intake. This is easily achieved by carrying a
water bottle filled with filtered water. Filtering your water with a Multipure
Drinking Water System means that you will always have access to fresh water at
home, and when out and about, at work or running errands. The entire family of
Multipure Drinking Water Systems are NSF-tested and certified to reduce or remove
the most contaminants, including emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals,
personal care products and endocrine disrupting compounds. |
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Are Water Fountains Fading?Friday, July 10, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
With the incredible increase of bottled water consumption
(9.67 billion gallons annually), has the public trust in water fountains begun
to fade? A recent article in The
Washington Post highlights the drinking water fountain and explores whether
it’s possible “to make water fountains cool again.” When public drinking water fountains first became popular in
the mid-19th century, the spread of contagious diseases was notable.
The original ‘Bubbler’ water fountain design by Kohler Water Works (now #Kohler
Company) sent water straight into the air, with the excess water running back
down over the sides of the nozzle which contributed to the spread of disease.
Several years later, the #Bubbler design was changed to the now current arched
stream of water.
According to the #WashingtonPost
article, “Fountains were once a revered feature of urban life, a celebration of
the tremendous technological and political capital it takes to provide clean
drinking water to a community. [But] today, they’re in crisis.” Fountains have
become the new pay phone, being phased out of community spaces, schools, and
stadiums. “In short, we don’t trust public fountains anymore.”
The distrust of public water supplies can be traced to the
marketing wizardry of the bottled water companies. While the public today is concerned
with pollution in drinking water, we should also concern ourselves with the onslaught
of global plastic pollution brought about by the bottled water industry.
How can you make a difference, while still knowing your
drinking water is clean and safe? Use a point-of-use quality water filtration
system such as a Multipure Drinking Water System. Once you own a #Multipure, use it to fill a
reusable water bottle for portability. Using a Multipure solid carbon block
filter removes chlorine and reduces many unhealthy #contaminants, while leaving
intact the healthy dissolved minerals your body needs. The cost of #bottledwater
(per gallon) can be as high as 48 times the cost of using a Multipure Drinking
Water System. |
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Parasites in the Pool?Friday, June 19, 2015, in Health, Water Safety
While splashing around in a chlorinated pool or drinking water from a backyard hose are common summer activities, you may not consider the potential problems of the Cryptosporidium and Giardia parasites. These microorganisms are the most common of parasites in U.S. drinking water and can make you miserable if ingested. Both parasites are fecal intestinal parasites of warm
blooded animals and there are several species of each, some of which can infect
humans. The most vulnerable victims are infants, children, or people with
compromised immune systems, but healthy people can also suffer symptoms for a
few days up to several weeks. You might think that the disinfectant chlorine
used in pools and drinking water treatment would kill these parasites, but in
fact they are more resistant to chlorine than bacteria, and Cryptosporidium is completely resistant
to chlorination. While you may not be able to avoid all exposure while using
public spaces such as pools or water parks, you can greatly reduce or remove
these and other microorganisms from your drinking water using microfiltration,
ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis. The entire family of
Multipure Drinking Water Systems are NSF-tested and certified for 99.95%
reduction of not only Cryptosporidium and Giardia, but also Entamoeba and
Toxoplasma as well. Reduce your exposure by always using a Multipure Drinking
Water System. Contact Water2Drink.com to learn how the solid carbon block
filter can filter particles to the submicron level, including cysts. |
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How Much Hydration Are Your Kids Getting?Sunday, June 14, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
A new study from the #Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public
Health determined that over 50% of U.S. children and teens are not getting
enough hydration. Researchers examined data that included more than 4,000
children and teens aged 6 to 19, and found that a little more than half were
not getting sufficient #hydration. Research notes indicate that nearly a
quarter of the participants reported drinking no water at all. The effects of #dehydration can impact cognitive functioning
and mood, and while long-term dehydration can lead to serious health issues, “effects
of mild dehydration can include headaches, dry mouth, dizziness, irritability,
increased heart rate, and poorer physical performance,” according to CBSNews
online reporting.
If kids are given the opportunity and encouraged to drink
more water, they most likely will. Sending a water bottle filled with fresh, Multipure-filtered
water will give your child an opportunity to hydrate without having to stop
their activities or search for a water source. Providing kids with access to
clean water instead of sugary drinks or juices allows them to train their
palate to crave less sugar. |
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Staying Cool and RefreshedSaturday, June 6, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health
image by: Yosarian (own work) Now that #summer has arrived, here at Water2Drink we are
always on the lookout for ways to help you keep cool and hydrated. Increasing
your water intake is a natural step to take, but you can increase the health
benefits of your water by infusing it with delicious, ripe fruits, vegetables
and herbs. Infused waters add flavor and nutritional benefits. Rather
than choosing processed “vitamin water” or sugar-laden juice drinks, infusing
your own water lets you control both the flavor and the ingredients. To make
your tasty #infusedwater, start with a clean pitcher, water bottle, or even a large
canning jar. Glass is preferable, as it is easy to clean and will not interact
with the fruits or vegetables to produce off-flavors in the water. Fill the
pitcher with fresh, filtered water using a Multipure Drinking Water
System. All of the Multipure products
are NSF-tested and certified to reduce the most contaminants, down to the submicron
level. Add sliced or chopped fruits
and/or veggies in your favorite combinations, muddling the fruit (or smashing
with the back of a spoon) to release flavors, and refrigerate. You can also tear herb leaves and add them to
the infusion. For stronger flavors,
prepare it a day ahead and keep it refrigerated until drinking. Consume within
a day or two, then make another healthy infusion!
An array of health benefits may be had from infused waters.
Citrus fruits (lemon/ lime/ orange/ grapefruit) and berries are an excellent
source of vitamin C. Dark berries
(blueberry/ blackberry), black tea and pomegranate seeds are rich in antioxidants.
Cucumbers can assist in ridding the body of toxins, and contain silica which
promotes joint health. Many herbs such as sage, thyme, cilantro and chamomile
are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, so don’t leave them out!
Here are some yummy combinations to try, thanks to the
InfusedWaters website:
Black Tea & Raspberry / Pineapple Mint / Blackberry Lime
Orange / Cucumber Rosemary Fennel / Watermelon Cilantro / Orange Blueberry
Basil
#Hydration is so important in the hot months of summer. Get
started with your #Multipure filtered, fresh flavor infusions today. Visit
Water2Drink.com to be sure you have the best in #drinkingwater filtration, and
tell us your favorite flavor of infused water!
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Clean Water for EveryoneMonday, June 1, 2015 - Posted by Water2Drink, in Health, Water News
Recently, Water2Drink participated in a charitable event organized
by #Multipure International’s Pure Foundation. The Pure Foundation was conceived
to operate a charitable organization dedicated to the education, assistance,
and improvement of health for people without access to healthy, clean water.
In April of 2015, The Pure Foundation’s founder, Jennifer
Rice (Executive VP of Administration, Multipure), several Multipure employees,
and 12 Multipure distributors including #Water2Drink, visited Edgewood, a
children’s charitable organization in San Francisco, CA. We spent the day installing Multipure
Drinking Water Systems and Water Coolers in nearly every building on the
grounds. These cottages and buildings were built in the early part of the 20th
century, and the residents and staff who live and work in the buildings were not
receiving the benefit of #healthywater. The Pure Foundation donated over twenty
Drinking Water Systems and installed them all, and will continue to provide maintenance
support and replacement filters for life at no cost to Edgewood. What an
incredible gift of support and dedication to the care of these young people!
The Pure Foundation wants to improve the lives of children
and families everywhere, and we at Water2Drink.com were honored to be part of the
Pure Foundation installation team. We share
the Pure Foundation’s mission of creating a world of clean drinking water for
all people.
Contact Water2Drink.com today if you’d like to learn more
about why we are so passionate about improving everyone’s health with fresh,
clean drinking water.
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