Immediately after the earthquake and tsunami hit the north east coast of Japan, officials in charge of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant insisted that they had things under controls and little radiation had escaped. The Japanese Government officials also played down the danger and the … [Read more...]
Understanding Some Fundamentals of Radiation Exposure
The publicity surrounding the earthquake and tsunami related breach at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan, and the radiation leaking into the environment has resulted in lots of media publicity. At the same time, but given less press has been reports of concerns that terrorists may use … [Read more...]
Removing Radioactivity from Water (The Truth is Starting to Emerge)
For several months the media was full of reports of the earthquake and tsunami o Japan’s North East coast. A major impact of the tsunami was the crippling of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant. For week there were reports of radioactive leaks and at one point the Tokyo water system was … [Read more...]
Endocrine Disruptors and Your Drinking Water
Are you aware there has been a decline in male sperm counts in various parts of the world over the past few decades? For example male sperm counts have been declining at about 1.5% per year in the US and more than 3% annually in Europe according to the National Institute of Health after reviewing … [Read more...]
The Amazing Thermal Phase-Change Process
When we go to put gasoline in our car, or when the attendees at the Kentucky Derby drink their Mint Julep, or when you put fragrance on before an important date, chances are, you are benefiting from the “distillation” process. It’s also well known in water purification too. Highly polluted water … [Read more...]
Nuclear Radiation – Stay Tuned Folks
The terrible triple disaster that hit Japan recently was so unbelievable in its scope due to our inability to comprehend just how large the forces of nature are. While the earthquake and tsunami were events that, while terrible, had a defined start and finish to them, not so with the problems at … [Read more...]
Crisis Management vs. Planned Preparation
There have been a number of events from small to large that we can look at to make a judgment of which is better in a disaster – “let Government take care of me” or “I will take care of myself and my family” Why am I bringing this topic up? We are witnessing today how a well prepared, well … [Read more...]
The Wisdom of Preplanning for Water Safety
Many consumers today take drinking water for granted but in January 2005 the City of Phoenix, Arizona, water authority issued a public “Boil Alert”. It seems that the municipal water was cloudy (turbid), which is a possible sign of microbiological contamination of the water. So the authorities did … [Read more...]
Removing Uranium From Water with a Pure Water Distiller
Based on the phone calls we are receiving, the nuclear meltdown in Japan is having a real impact in this country. While, many commentators are saying that there is no danger and no need to worry, there are also reports and views to the contrary. It is certainly hitting home to consumers. Maybe … [Read more...]
The Wisdom of Planning Ahead
It is 7 AM on Monday Morning March 14, 2011. I’m sitting watching with horror the disaster in Japan unfold with even more images of the horror to come I’m sure. I’ve tried to contact some friends in Japan by email but the emails were not delivered. For many people affected by this disaster, drinking … [Read more...]
A Response to Dr. Oz
I was glad to see Dr. Oz’s show that aired on Feb 15, 2011 entitled, “Is Your Water Causing Cancer?” For decades, we at Pure & Secure, have been trying to spread awareness about the increasing presence of toxins in US water supplies, so it’s encouraging when it’s given national media attention. … [Read more...]
Thyroid Problems and Perchlorates in Water
Several women in our extended family are on thyroid medication. Upon further investigation I’m amazed at how many people have thyroid problems. So I probed a little deeper. What I found shocked me. A study reported more than five years back suggested that “perchlorates” is a thyroid danger to 44 … [Read more...]
