Alkaline water is something that has received a lot of hype lately, but the whole idea of alkaline water falls under the concept of pseudoscience. As you probably realize by now, I believe in pure water….not water with other substances (contaminants) in it. When water is processed through the … [Read more...]
Dr. Andrew Weil on Distilled Water
Dr. Andrew Weil is one of the most respected nutritionists in the country right now. Dr. Weil has been a long supporter of distilled water. This is a link to a good educational article that he has written about distilled water. Check out the link here … [Read more...]
What's in your water?
Here's a great resource for looking up the different contaminants that are found in your tap water (Click here). Just plug in your zip code and you will see what you are drinking with your water. One thing to notice is that the health limit can be exceeded without the legal limit being exceeded. … [Read more...]
Cholera a deadly threat in third-world countries
CNN Article on Cholera in Africa (Click here). For several years, Pure Water brand has taken the lead highlighting the importance of owning a water distiller in every house, office, building, hospital and apartment to avoid and protect the owner from dangerous contaminants, especially in places … [Read more...]
The Importance of Drinking Water for Athletes
At this time of year our attention (at least for most of us) is drawn to competitive sports, especially football at all levels…from professional to college to high school…all the way to junior high and grade school level. Naturally a lot of emphasis is placed on winning by the coaches, by the fans … [Read more...]
Do you need the minerals in water?
It’s true that various minerals are essential for the proper functioning of the heart and the rest of your body. A very important point to remember is that the minerals must be in a form that the body can readily assimilate and use. The minerals that are found in water are in an inorganic form, and … [Read more...]
Why distillation is the best for an emergency…
During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina the water was extremely dangerous. It was so dangerous in fact, that you weren't even supposed to touch it. Serious water contamination is one of the main problems during a disaster, so how do you treat the water? Here's a link to the American Red Cross … [Read more...]
Interesting NYT Video
“Magic” Water
There is an interesting human condition that drives us to look for the “magic” bullet that’s going to make everything all better. We seek that special pill or a drink of a special kind of water that will miraculously get rid of our problems. It’s the eternal search for the fountain of youth. This … [Read more...]
Is “safe” safe or is “safe” not safe?
How many times have we all heard the government say that our drinking water is safe to drink? The thing is that when they say that the water is safe, they’re not really saying that it’s safe! Confused? You should be. When local governments in the USA say that their water is safe they aren’t using … [Read more...]
The Trust We have Earned
With the “flattening” of the world it sometimes seems that business is more and more about getting a sale at any cost. It seems to be about how many transactions you can make of ever cheaper stuff that doesn’t last more than a couple years. Many businesses don’t seem to have a soul anymore. We have … [Read more...]
Children & Purity
While it’s important for people of all ages to avoid chemicals, it’s especially important for infants and children. Many harmful chemicals have been found in tap water across the country. According to a report published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “the contaminants in drinking … [Read more...]