That statement, don’t let your body be the filter, rings true. Have you considered what is in the water you drink? Many of us have, and we take what we think to be healthy precautions by drinking filtered tap water. If you think bottled water is a healthy option, we will discuss that a bit later.
Another question. Have you considered what pollutants or toxins are lurking in the water you bathe in!? Studies have shown that you absorb up to 100 times more toxins through your skin from the water you bathe or shower in, than you do from your drinking water. One of the scariest parts is the general lack of knowledge the public has over the dangers of unpurified tap water. Let’s take a look…
Chlorine and Cholramine Water Treatment
One of the most commonly recognized ways of disinfecting water is by treating it with chlorine or chloramines. Chlorines have higher oxidizing potential, but chloramines have been shown to last in the water longer and are commonly used to treat water from source to tap.
Typically, when we hear chlorine however, we think of our swimming pool or spa/hot tub. Did you know that according to the American Water Works Association, chlorine-based disinfectants are used in approximately 70% of U.S. drinking water plants. If you’re hooked up to municipal water, chances are, your water is chlorinated.
Why the big deal about chlorine, isn’t it safe? According to the U.S. Council of Environmental Quality, there is up to a 93% increased cancer risk for people exposed to chlorinated, municipal/city water! That’s quite the increased risk, and that is only considering the chlorine.
What else could there be in your tap water? The EPA warns the following can be found in even filtered tap water:
· Microorganisms including E. coli, Giardia, and noroviruses.
· Inorganic chemicals including lead, arsenic, nitrates, and nitrites.
· Organic chemicals including atrazine, glyphosate, trichloroethylene, and tetrachloroethylene.
· Disinfection byproducts including chloroform.
Glyphosate, better known as Round Up, has been shown in studies to be linked to cancers and other diseases. Atrazine, a potent endocrine disruptor, was shown in studies done with frogs, to chemically castrate male frogs and even changed their reproductive organs to that of female frogs.
The Problem With Fluridated Water
Though there
are countless nasty pollutants in our water, and we could discuss the seemingly
never-ending list of potential harmful side effects, there is one more
pollutant that must be discussed, Fluoride!
Fluoride is
a neurotoxin and is most commonly the byproduct of industrial fertilizer. Sounds like the place to put that byproduct,
is in the water? Even the National Institutes of Health reference studies that show fluoride exposure have
long term neurological effects on children, including decreased intelligence. Currently,
98% of European nations have outlawed public water fluoridation. I want to know, what is the United States waiting on before they do the same?
What You Need to Know About Filtered Tap Water
What does one do in the face of so much toxicity? Water is a building block of life, the universal solvent that allows chemical process, life, to happen. SO, It’s important to get this one right. Let’s look at some of the options that you can use to protect your home and family.
The very best that any house can do is to think beyond filtered tap water, to installing a whole-home purification system at the water main coming into the house. This way no matter whether it’s your kitchen sink or your child’s shower or bath water, it’s purified and toxin free. Fluoride is one of the most difficult toxins to remove from your water, so to make sure you do get it out of there you’ll want to use one of two systems: Reverse Osmosis or Six Stage Self Washing with Bone Char Carbon accompaniment. Once you have one of these systems in the home, you know that no matter what happens outside your home, it’s not coming in through your water anymore!
Now these systems can be pricey, so what if someone is on a more limited budget, what can they still do to protect themselves? One thing to do right away is get a filter for your showerhead. There are showerhead filters that universally fit between the pipe in the wall and your showerhead that will remove chlorine and some other basic toxins. Unfortunately, fluoride and many other toxins may still exist in the water even with those filters.
You’ll want some level of filtration in your drinking water. There are reverse osmosis systems that can be on the countertop or under the sink. Even pitchers like the Brita and others are better than drinking tap water.
What About Bottled Water
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Find yourself thinking, “I don’t have to worry, I buy bottled water.” If you’re buying bottled water instead of drinking filtered tap because it’s “healthier”—think again. Most bottled water comes from municipal sources and stays bottled in the plastic for years before arriving at the end user. Metal, bacteria, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals are just some of the contaminations found in bottled water. I know it is convenient, but not for your health it’s not! Break the model, ditch the bottle!
Consider Hydrogen Water
One type of water we haven’t discussed that has shown amazing benefits is hydrogen water or even better structured hydrogen water. Hydrogen water is regular water but infused with hydrogen atoms. Studies have shown that hydrogen water can help reduce inflammation, increase energy levels and cognitive ability. Structured hydrogen water still has the hydrogen atoms infused but the chemical structure of the water is altered to a hexagonal cluster, becoming H3O2. The hexagonal clusters enable water to carry an electromagnetic charge and help vitamins and minerals more effectively be absorbed by our cells.
How do you make structured hydrogen water? There are a few different products that can get the job done, like Kangan or Vollara’s Living Water. Either is a great option, the Living Water being the more cost-effective option. You can set the PH and all the water will be infused with molecular hydrogen. It is worth noting that neither of these units removes fluoride from the water. You’ll need reverse osmosis or bone char carbon for fluoride removal.
Conclusion
It’s shocking and exhausting to realize that something so basic and seemingly pure, like unfiltered or filtered tap water, can be so very toxic to our health. It’s time to start paying attention to what is making us sick in the United States. It’s the water, the food, the air, the radiation, all of which we will discuss in later articles. Start with your water. It’s your family’s health. Worth it to risk it? Don’t let your body be the filter!
