Unwanted Additives

Southern California has a bit of a squabble going on over unwanted fluoride added to the water.

It would be very strange to me if we added birth control chemicals to our water supply. Why isn't it strange to add fluoride to our water?

How much fluoride are we getting in our foods? If you had a Coke, a glass of milk and a bowl of Wheaties you would be getting 230% of the recommended daily amount of fluoride. How much water do you drink each day, with added fluoride? How many vegetables do you eat each day, which have absorbed fluoride from being watered with fluoridated water. How many canned vegetables do you eat each day, which are packed with fluoridated water? How many processed foods do you eat each day, which have been processed with fluoridated water?

Do you brush your teeth with fluoridated toothpaste?

I happen to be a Japanese/Thai/Vietnamese food lover, so my intake of seaweed is more than most. Fluoride is naturally occurring in most seaweed.

If you think this is an innocuous argument, read what professionals have to say about it.

Also consider that fluoride is supposed to be a Micronutrient.

Water Complaints

Many of us have heard how much we spend on bottled water. In many cases, we're spending more on water per gallon than on gas per gallon.

With water quality where it is today, it's no wonder!

This is a common description of how tap water tastes. Unfortunately, this is not exclusive to Des Moines.

Have you ever seen the tap water in Phoenix, AZ? Does the word "floaters" come to mind?

"When you drink the water, remember the spring." - Chinese Proverb

5 Reasons Why We Need A Water Filter

Water is essential for life and good health. The human body is largely made up of water (See previous post – “Bodies of Water”). Water replenishes lost fluids while supporting cell metabolism and other vital functions. Every adult should consume around 8-10 glasses of water each day. This need would vary depending on age, gender and diet. Children and the elderly need more water and fluids than others. Overweight people need more water and fluids than thinner people. Athletes need more water and fluids than non-athletic people.

Clean, pure water metabolized properly by the body prevents ailments and diseases. Worldwide, water filtration systems are in use to ensure that clean water is available for human consumption.

Drinking water comes from various different sources: wells, rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, rain and snow pack. Natural water can be hard or soft and contain many pollutants from the environment. Bacteria, viruses, organic and inorganic substances frequently contaminate water. Contaminants in water include: taste and odor causing contaminants, rust and sediments, bacteria, parasites, lead, and other chemical poisons. Many of these listed could cause disease.

Here is a list of reasons why you should consider a water filter system:

1. Water filters remove dust and dirt particles. These are inorganic particles that aren’t necessarily harmful to us, but we don’t want to be dinking them.

2. Water filtration also ensures that contaminants like fungi, cryptosporidium and protozoa gardia are removed. Water contamination is the often the source of gastrointestinal discomfort. We want to be sure our water is free from bacteria and fungi.

3. Water filters are designed in such a way that they remove harmful substances like lead. Did you know that lead is one of the contaminants that cause free radicals to harm to your skin?

4. The water filtration process effectively removes excess chlorine, its byproducts, and volatile organic compounds. Chlorine is used in our water supply to kill unwanted organic contaminants. But chlorine is not anything we would choose to drink.

5. A good Water filtration system does not remove trace minerals that are essential for good health.


"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital." - Kelly Barton

Bodies of Water

People have different percentages of water in their bodies
depending on age, gender and diet.

New born babies are comprised of the largest percentage
of water, at about 78%. By one year of age, that amount
reduces to about 65%.

Adult men have an average of 60% of water in their bodies.

Adult women carry about 55%.

Fat tissue does not hold as much water as lean tissue.  So
the more overweight a person is, the less water they are
comprised of.

Even an average percentage of water in the body should cause
concern over water quality issues.  If you have 60% water in your
body wouldn't you want it to be as pure as possible?

"Water is the most neglected nutrient in your diet but one of the most vital." - Kelly Barton