5/31/08

Water Filters To Drink Clean Water

There is a lot of talk and concern nowadays over the impurities that are found in drinking water. And, it seems that with each passing year even more contaminants are discovered in drinking water sources. This all points to the need to have and use water filters to clean and purify any water that is to be used for drinking or cooking.

Water filters are mainly used in removing common contaminants from regular water sources so that the water is safe to be used for drinking and for cooking uses. Standard drinking water filters are a terrific way to get your water filtered and purified because they are very affordable and also simple to use.

Even though filtering water is recommended, it also needs to be noted that not every bit of contaminants will be 100 percent filtered out.

The only real potential drawback to utilizing water filters comes up when the filters are not properly used or are used longer than is recommended by the manufacturer.

When a water filter has been used too long, the contaminated particles can be fed back into the drinking water. This problem can be avoided by simply replacing the water filter cartridge according to the manufacturer recommendations.

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5/29/08

PUR Water Filters For Quality And Safe Drinking Water

It is true that seventy percent of the human body is composed of water and that we all need clean, fresh water on a daily basis to maintain health and vitality.

PUR water filters are one popular product that people utilize to be sure that they have a constant source of purified water in their homes so that they can avoid contaminants that are all too common in regular tap water.

A very popular model of PUR water filters comes in a small unit that conveniently attaches to your faucet. These simple systems use a three-stage filter which does a very effective job of ridding your drinking water of contaminants that can cause disease and health problems.

Because of the affordability and ease of use of these units they are also often recommended by health care professionals. There is also a patented safety gauge included in these devices that alerts you when it is time to install a replacement water filter.

You can find a variety of PUR water filters and purification systems at most of the large national retail chain stores, offering good value, especially at some of the discount and warehouse stores.

You can find all the models of PUR products online as well, where you might find it easier to do a bit of research on the various models available and possibly find even more favorable pricing.

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5/27/08

Reverse Osmosis Water Filters For Better Drinking Water

Reverse osmosis water filters units are one of the more sophisticated and effective types of a water filtering system available.

With such a system, the source water is moved through a process of multiple steps to purify and filter the water to be prepared for drinking. Osmosis units are becoming more popular and they are available as under-counter units or as whole house water filtering systems.

Reverse osmosis water filters take the source water that is available and runs it through various steps of filtering in the purification process which yields clean water that is good-tasting and that is clear of common contaminants. A reverse osmosis water filter system consists of a three-part process: pre-filtering, osmosis membrane passage and storage tank.

One drawback of the reverse osmosis water filters is the amount of water that is needed to produce the required amount of purified water. For each gallon of purified water produced, about five gallons will be wasted in the process.

If you live in an area where water is scarce or very expensive, this may not be the best choice for a home water filter system for your family.

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5/25/08

Brita Water Filter For Clean Drinking Water

Even with all the advances in technology in so many areas, it seems that being sure that you have quality drinking water for your family can be a bigger challenge than some people expect.

Too often it is reported that water sources, that we think should be safe, actually contain many contaminants. The Brita water filter pitcher is a quick and affordable way to be sure your family is drinking good quality water.

As people have gotten more alarmed about the health dangers that come from the contaminating factors in tap water, bottled water has become more popular. But, buying bottled water is not only expensive, it is also a cumbersome solution. Using a Brita water filter is a very convenient way to be sure you have a consistent and affordable supply of purified water.

Brita has recently introduced a new water filtering product to the market: the Brita water filter kettle. This kettle can both heat and filter water and deliver up to twelve cups of hot and pure water within just a few minutes.

It can also be used for filtering only or for water boiling only and it monitors the condition of the filter, alerting you when you need to get a replacement water filter.

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5/23/08

Safe Drinking Water Act Protects A Safe Water Supply

Are you aware of the laws and the agency that protects your cool glass of water? The EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency protects your water. Safe water is an absolute necessity and must be enforced by laws and regulations if we are to keep it that way.

Sure you can buy bottled water but you still need to know if the drinking water sources being pumped into your home are contaminated. The Safe Drinking Water Act helps to guarantee the purity in the water you drink.

The Safe Drinking Water Act came about in 1974 by the Environmental Protection Agency. It was enacted to make sure that drinking water is safe water for consumption and to help stop the widespread pollution of natural water resources. It is enforceable by the law and has two parts to the regulations. One is punishable by fines and sentences and the other is recommendations.

The Safe Drinking Water Act works in your favor. It regulates the quality of your water. One part is enforceable by law, while the second part offers guidelines. You can rest easy knowing that the United States has some of the toughest laws when it comes to safe water and it is safe to pour a glass straight from the tap.

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5/21/08

Public Water Safety Is Regulated

Stop and think about something before you turn on the water faucet to get a drink of water. Do you know the source of your water? Is it well water or is it water provided by the city?

How much do you know about public water systems that may or may not be safe? Customers may not be routinely informed about the safety of their drinking water system so it is up to you to do the research to find the right information.

Public source water is a regulated thing. Public water systems must use the guidelines set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulation.

This regulation is enforceable by law and can come with stiff penalties should the EPA find out that local suppliers are not maintaining water standards. The Secondary portion of the regulation has guidelines, though not punishable by law that state how clear, tasteful and free of texture water.

It is pretty easy to forget how good we have it in the United States. For the most part we never have to worry about whether or not we have safe water to drink. Other countries do not have it as good.

Public water works in some foreign countries are non existent and as a result the water quality is less than sanitary. Think about how your water is protected the next time you pour a glass of water.

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5/19/08

Better Foods Give Power To Your System

Did you know that there are over thirty "power foods"that hold the key to preventing disease, slowing the aging process and maximizing your body's natural efficiency? Of course, there is no miraculous cure-all and scientists are still very much learning how the body works.

But why not add some foodstuff to your diet that health experts can agree upon? Whether you want to boost your heart health or reduce cholesterol levels, the answer may be more delicious than you had thought!

For carnivores, a salmon, if cooked properly, can sometimes have that steak texture you crave in your dinner foods. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon make it one of the all-around best fish to eat.

According to the Pharmacological Research journal, adding 200 mg of DHA daily, which is one of the fatty acids in salmon, will decrease your risk of heart attack by 50%. DHA also helps keep the brain and memory in its best shape, so you needn't worry about Alzheimers or Dementia if you take this into consideration and adjust your diet appropriately.

"More than anything else you do, the way you eat tells your body how healthy you want to be," says Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D., a physician in Tucson, Ariz., and author of Food As Medicine. Today, it's easier to eat healthy foods, with public attention shifting towards more diet-conscious meals, restaurants using less cream and fatty butter and websites like sparkspeople.com acting as a personal diet coach.

You may have to say goodbye to a few of your favorite victuals, but once you realize what you liked most about that food, be it the texture, salt, sugar or a certain soothing quality, you will be able to find an adequate replacement.

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