Earlier this year, we wrote about the $698 million dollar judgment against Monsanto for poisoning Oregon water with glyphosate. This article got a strong response from many of our customers so we did some more digging. Here is what we found: The Deadly Legacy of Monsanto Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, manufactures a chemical called glyphosate, which is a broad-spectrum herbicide that many people and businesses use to control
A Perfect Glass of Water is Cool, Pure, Minerally Balanced, and Antioxidant-Rich One question we are often asked at Water for Life USA is what makes the perfect glass of drinking water? Of course, a lot of that answer is subjective but there are a few points that most people can agree on. The Qualities of the Perfect Glass of Drinking Water 1) Clean. You shouldn’t see any cloudiness, sediment,
Human Pollution Makes Water Unhealthy Do you remember the opening for the Andy Griffith Show? We know, that’s going back a few decades. For those of you who don’t remember or are asking, “Who’s Andy Griffith?” here’s how the opening went. Andy and his son happily stroll along a trail, both carrying their fishing gear, while a happy whistling song plays. It ends with them going fishing. Yep, that’s it.
Nuclear and Rocket Testing, Mining Operations and More Threaten Our Water A recent report has concluded that radioactive contaminants are getting into drinking water all across the United States. At least 70% of Americans are exposed on a daily bases, that’s 170 million people! If you don’t have a multi-stage water filter or a water ionizer, now is the time to seriously consider getting one. Toxic Spills Leach Into Our
Carbonated Beverages Attack Our Bodies with Oxidation If someone offers you a bit of the bubbly this holiday season, you may want to say no. We all know that drinking alcohol is bad for us for obvious reasons. But many don’t consider that carbonation can cause health problems as well. Meanwhile, alkaline ionized water gives our bodies exactly what they need to perform at optimal levels. Here’s why. Carbonation Attacks
Dehydration Can Make You Feel Terrible! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have experienced our first really cold air of the year. With highs in the upper 30s suddenly we are having to wear thick jackets and long pants when only two weeks ago it was 85°! Other parts of the country are already experiencing chilly weather as well. With these changes in temperature, it’s easy to forget about drinking
Iced Cold Alkaline Ionized Water to Quench Your Thirst It is the middle of summer and most of you are feeling the heat. In Europe, the heat is so bad that plastic is melting in public places! They’ve never seen heat like this before. With these extreme temperatures, hydration has never been more important. Most of you know that drinking sugary beverages does not help your body during the heat.
Many of us with kids and probably heard it before: “But Mom! I don’t like the taste of water!” This often puts us in a difficult position as to what to do next. But believe it or not, this isn’t just a problem with kids. Many adults claim not to like the taste of water either. So what’s going on? Conditioning Creates Patterns of Behavior What’s actually going on is
How Filtration and Ionization Improve the Taste of Water We are often asked what does ionized water taste like? Does it taste different than other water? The answer is that ionized water does taste different. Here are some of the reasons. 16 Stages of Tap Water Filtration Create a Purified and Fresh Taste First off, ionized water is heavily filtered. Your tap water is run through 16 stages of filtration
Tap Water Isn’t the Same Quality it Used to Be This week is National Drinking Water Week. Officially it’s May 1st through the 7th 2022. It has been in existence since Ronald Reagan. His administration decided that there should be a week where we celebrate water and all of the vital roles that water plays in our lives. That tradition has continued on through today but, sadly, water quality continues
