Water
as Life
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I was in the airport on Friday coming back from study in Pennsylvania
and caught a story on CNN that was all over television and
the newspapers. Traces of every kind of pharmaceuticals
have been found in our public water supplies. This includes
antibiotics, barbiturates, anti-depressants, illegal drugs
and all others. What goes in must come out, not to mention
all the old pills that get flushed!
In addition to this new information about traces of drugs
coming out of our tap, it has been long known that pesticides,
petrochemicals and toxins infuse our groundwater. Nearly
a billion pounds of pesticides end up in 100% of surface
water and 33% of underground water every year! More than
700 synthetic organic compounds can be identified in our
drinking water AFTER treatment, including those banned decades
ago, like DDT. The water affects everything in our food
chain. These chemicals are clearly linked to cancer, birth
defects, infertility, early puberty, hormonal problems,
neurological disorders, liver damage and autoimmune disorders,
which are epidemic these days.
Two chemicals previously thought safe are put into our drinking
water - Chlorine and fluoride. Mounting evidence is clear
that they are both dangerous to out health, especially with
prolonged exposure.
Many health organizations and the scientific community are
questioning finally whether fluoride is actually safe or
not, there was just an article in Scientific America. Fluoride
is a toxic byproduct of chemical production - I have heard
both of pesticides and nuclear missiles. As little as 1
part per million causes brain lesions similar to Alzheimer's
and Dementia. It also weakens bones, impairs the immune
system and thyroid health.
Chlorine is one of the most hazardous substances known.
It is the cheapest effective disinfectant which works by
killing all living organisms. It has a very negative impact
on our bodies, and is dangerous to use as a household cleaner
and through swimming pool exposure.
Chlorine interacts with foods and other substances, forming
a carcinogenic chemical. The EPA has found the toxic byproduct
of chlorine called dioxin to be 300,000 times more potent
as a carcinogen than DDT. It damages cells especially in
our lungs and blood, fatty acids and vitamin E in the body
and our beneficial intestinal flora. Chlorine contributes
to cancer, immune problems, asthma, thyroid issues, damage
to mucous membranes and skin. Chlorine scars the inside
of artery walls, causing cholesterol problems, high blood
pressure and clogged arteries.
It is even more dangerous to breathe chlorine fumes. In
taking a shower, you are exposed to more of the toxins than
drinking a gallon of chlorinated water as it is absorbed
through the skin and lungs.
What to do?
Most bottled water is no better or even worse. There are
better methods of water treatment, such as ozonation, and
many alternatives are already used throughout the world.
I highly recommend Aqasana filters. They are easy to order
online, are rated really high and reasonably priced.
Here is a link:
http://www.aquasanaaffiliates
.com
And they have a nice sink / shower filter package. Use
promotion number 3556, and you will get 20% off and free
shipping!
The only bottled water I can recommend are Figi, and the
relatively new Eternity from New Zealand. I recommend
them because along with Trinity water (which I can't find)
they are the only bottled water with a high, or alkaline
pH. (See the next article) Most people are very acid,
and these waters will help change that. But, it's essential
that you protect yourself from damaging chemicals for
drinking, cooking and bathing! Remember...Water is for
Life!
