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December 13 2022
Getting a positive pregnancy test can be a bittersweet moment for many expectant mothers. Finding out you have a kid on board, you start worrying about the three glasses of wine you had the night before, the two caffeinated drinks you drank at work yesterday, and the chamomile tea you drank this morning. But what about the water you drink at home?
It might sound scary, but the water running from your faucet could be exposing you and your unborn baby.....
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December 09 2022
Isn't that ironic? California is the largest food producer in the United States, but many residents do not have access to water from their own taps for drinking or cooking. The state's water supply is becoming increasingly polluted as multiple crises intensify -- from wildfires and worsening droughts to arsenic and nitrate contamination in groundwater.
Health Effects of Water Pollution in California
Arsenic
Ingesting large amounts of arsen.....
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December 06 2022
If you're raising a newborn or are anxiously awaiting your "source of joy" to arrive, deciding how to feed them may be your first priority. As you probably know, breastfeeding, formula feeding, or a combination of both gives your baby all the nutrients and hydration they need for the first few months. But you may not be sure when it's safe to start giving your baby water, how much they can drink, how to offer it, and what kind of water they should be drink.....
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December 02 2022
Every time we flush the toilet or wash something in the sink, sewage is created. Typically, this waste is quickly transported to a facility where it is processed to remove everything from feces and urine to scum and debris. But for some people living in parts of New Mexico, untreated waste has ended up in local surface waters due to a recent catastrophic sewage spill.
Raw sewage refers to untreated wastewater. Sources of untreated wastewater in smal.....
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November 29 2022
Picture this: It's around 2pm and you start to feel sluggish, unproductive and tired. There are still hours before you wrap up your day and unwind, so you have to get over your midday slump as soon as possible. While your first instinct may be to grab another cup of coffee or latte, your body may just need water.
Dehydration can be very sneaky. It can stealthily drain your energy, dampen your emotions, and even be life-threatening in severe cases. H.....
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November 25 2022
The moment you come home from a busy day, you pull open the refrigerator door and grab yourself a glass of cold water to quench your thirst. When all the components of a refrigerator filter are functioning in a proper manner, you will have a clean and pure water source. But have you ever wondered what it's like to make a refrigerator water filter?
Define Refrigerator Filters
Before we dive into this topic, it's important to understa.....
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November 22 2022
What Contaminants Do Refrigerator Filters Remove?
Is a refrigerator filter enough? The answer depends on what's in the water!
Stop us if you've had this thought before.
You are in the kitchen and want to drink some water. So, you pour yourself a glass from the water dispenser in your fridge. As you take a sip, a thought strikes: How do I know this water is clean?
To be sure, it's a disturbing thought. But it's .....
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November 18 2022
Water is essential for good internal health, but can be detrimental to our pursuit of a flawless exterior. Even with the best grooming and hair care products, certain unwanted elements in your tap water can prevent you from doing your best.
Chlorine
Most municipalities add chlorine to drinking water to kill bacteria and other harmful contaminants before the water reaches our homes. But there's a warning: Chlorine can wreak havoc on your hair an.....
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